Failed RPM gauge question

[Ncdan]

Noise started coming from my RPM gauge on my 83 CB1000C. I assumed, we all know the meaning of that, that the cable was failing. Even though the bike only now has 9k, it sat for years not even started and I figured the grease in the cable had got  hard causing the failures.
I order the cable and after installing, the noise was still there and within a mile the needle started bouncing all over the place.
Therefore bad gauge, my ole Honda mechanic diagnosed.

This is a sealed unit and my question is, does anyone know anywhere I can send it for repair?
I tried to find one but as of yet have not been able to locate one to replace.
Thanks for reply’s in advance.


Dan

[bmc5733946]

Palo Alto speedometer.     http://www.paspeedo.com/     great work very communicative.

Brian

[Ncdan]

Palo Alto speedometer.     http://www.paspeedo.com/     great work very communicative.

Brian

Thanks Brian 👍


I called and they only do BMW bikes:(

[Kiwi_Roy]

You might be better off to buy a second hand tach, I'm sure there are lots out there.

[Ncdan]

You might be better off to buy a second hand tach, I'm sure there are lots out there.

One would think Roy.
I’ve searched the web quite a bit and only located one thus far. The pictures were good enough that I could tell the condition is not up to the standard I want to put in my bike.

I did find a place in CA FOREIGN SPEEDO and spoke with a gentleman who acknowledged they could rebuild it for 150.00. After shipping that would be a200.00+ project. I don’t want yo spend that much, especially for an instrument that I really don’t use anyhow. But I do want it fixed or replaced if I can reasonably.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Seems like I remember Palo Alto being pretty pricey..

[Kiwi_Roy]

You could also attempt a repair yourself.
They are a little hard to open but a tach will be quite simple inside, may just need some good lube.
Perhaps something has fallen apart, here's a link to how another owner went about the task. https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/gt750/img/page-6/Speedometer_Repair.pdf

 

[sdcr]

Dan,

Try Larry’s Cycle, Richlandtown Pa. he has been breaking motorcycles, mainly Japanese, for over 50 years. He has a huge stock.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Automotive-Repair-Shop/Larrys-Service-Center-410776922165/

John

[nc43bsa]

Can you po'st a picture of your's?

I know where there are 'some Honda gauge's on a 'shelf, but I don't know what your's look's like.

[lucky phil]

Seems like I remember Palo Alto being pretty pricey..

Everything is for a Guzzi owner Chuck

Ciao

[Ncdan]

You could also attempt a repair yourself.
They are a little hard to open but a tach will be quite simple inside, may just need some good lube.
Perhaps something has fallen apart, here's a link to how another owner went about the task. https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/gt750/img/page-6/Speedometer_Repair.pdf

You may be on to something Roy.
The gentleman I spoke with at Speedo said the same thing you did. He said a lot of time they just need to be disassembled and properly greased and cleaned up.
Thanks for the video 👍

[dguzzi]

  My friend would call that a "speed thermometer"  (cracks me up)