Author Topic: Convert dash clean up help (Read 4861 times)

giusto · « **on:** February 20, 2016, 11:17:37 AM »

Good day,

I am working on my 76 Convert and wondered who might have suggestions regarding disassembly and cleaning of this speedo.
I see the four, face-side hidden screws but before I open I'd like to know what I may be in for...been through the tedious process of disassembling and re-assembling Honda speedos and I'm looking for any pointers or tips.

Thanks

ritratto · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:06:03 PM »

Try a little 0000 steel wool on the glass or if you'd like an easier way, I have a speedo like yours with only 2500 miles on it and looks almost new, you can have for the shipping cost. PM me your email and I'll send a pic of it if interested.

Ted

jbell · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2016, 01:10:14 PM »

Congrats, you have both toggle switches and the little rubber booties.

ritratto · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2016, 01:48:16 PM »

Sent you a pic to your email.

giusto · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2016, 04:09:02 PM »

Quote from: ritratto on February 20, 2016, 12:06:03 PM

Try a little 0000 steel wool on the glass or if you'd like an easier way, I have a speedo like yours with only 2500 miles on it and looks almost new, you can have for the shipping cost. PM me your email and I'll send a pic of it if interested.

Ted

Ted<

Most if not all the grunge is on the inside...I pm'ed you information. Thanks so much for your kind offer. All I'll have to do is run the mileage even. Way Cool!!

Matteo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:40:17 PM »

Frank if you set the gauge on a bench glass down you can use a small screwdriver to carefully pry on the retaining ring to remove the glass.

giusto · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2016, 06:37:51 PM »

Quote from: Matteo Manfredi on February 20, 2016, 05:40:17 PM

Frank if you set the gauge on a bench glass down you can use a small screwdriver to carefully pry on the retaining ring to remove the glass.

K just like a Honda then...thanks...how about opening the dash...no issues?

Matteo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2016, 06:41:32 PM »

Never had one.

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2016, 07:10:40 PM »

giusto I would like the one you cant use

giusto · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2016, 07:43:43 PM »

Quote from: fubar guzzi on February 20, 2016, 07:10:40 PM

giusto I would like the one you cant use

Sure thing. It'll be a bit before I know. Send me a pm and remind me.

giusto · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2016, 06:58:16 PM »

Quote from: giusto on February 20, 2016, 11:17:37 AM

Good day,

I am working on my 76 Convert and wondered who might have suggestions regarding disassembly and cleaning of this speedo.
I see the four, face-side hidden screws but before I open I'd like to know what I may be in for...been through the tedious process of disassembling and re-assembling Honda speedos and I'm looking for any pointers or tips.

Thanks

Thanks Ted!!!
Before and after photos of my Convert speedo....this Board Rocks!!!

giusto · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:01:11 PM »

Quote from: fubar guzzi on February 20, 2016, 07:10:40 PM

giusto I would like the one you cant use

pm me with your address

Groover · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:03:51 PM »

How long would it take to run up the miles to match using a drill? (if you chose to do so)

giusto · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:18:38 PM »

I've got plenty of time before it goes back on the bike...so we'll see...lol...anyone out there ever run up a speedo that far?
I do plan on it...16,627 miles to add

mtiberio · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2016, 06:16:10 AM »

great job, but you are missing 3 of the 4 rubber plugs that cover up the cover hold down screws. 3 of the screws have been replaced with bolts.

giusto · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2016, 07:03:34 AM »

Quote from: mtiberio on February 26, 2016, 06:16:10 AM

great job, but you are missing 3 of the 4 rubber plugs that cover up the cover hold down screws. 3 of the screws have been replaced with bolts.

Yup

Working on that. I have the bolts... Just need the little black plastic plugs. Any idea where to find them ?
I guess I coukd use ribber that may be easier to find ?

Thank for the input

mtiberio · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2016, 07:41:52 AM »

you might contact Harpers. otherwise your local mom and pop hardware store might have generic plastic hole plugs that fit.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:47:46 AM »

go very gently on the thru screws holding the two halfs together...pretty brittle plastic...I used some nice stainless allen heads long enough to sit on the top instead of recessed, because some of the inside plastic was already broken

the rubber toggle switch covers are out there...at the very least from McMaster Carr, but try MGCcyle etc

well lets think about this...if you need to add 16k, and you can get your drill to go an indicated 60....all you'll need is....266 hours of a drill spinning fast enough to hit 60mph...might take a few drills? Looks great to me as is..

if you can get all the wiring together and make all those silly lights go blink, blink...your a wiring hero

love those PerVerts...

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2016, 09:24:32 AM »

Quote from: mtiberio on February 26, 2016, 07:41:52 AM

you might contact Harpers. otherwise your local mom and pop hardware store might have generic plastic hole plugs that fit.

Don't have the little black plugs anymore. Appreciate the reference, but out of them.

ritratto · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2016, 09:45:49 AM »

Looking good there Frank!

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Author Topic: Convert dash clean up help (Read 4861 times)