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Offline Oceans4

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Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« on: January 07, 2020, 09:57:52 AM »
Hi folks.
I wondered if anyone had a tachometer gear & cover lying around that they would like to sell (number 9 & 10 in the picture)? They are available at CMSNL new but they are not cheap and the cost of this project seems to be spiralling by the day. Thanks, Andy
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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2020, 09:58:57 AM »
Forgot to say.....
The bike is a 1971 CB500 K0.
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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2020, 10:29:54 AM »
Forgot to say.....
The bike is a 1971 CB500 K0.
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That part fits all 500 and 550 sohc's, the housing is not a easy part find secondhand  ;)

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2020, 10:59:03 AM »
I'm going to an electronic tach so I won't be needing the tach drive from my CB550.

I can't from memory remember if it's all there, I'll have to check when I get to the garage next weekend. I could do a swap for a tach hole plug if it turns out to be what your after?

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2020, 12:26:33 PM »
The only tacho plugs I have seen, you still use the housing  ;)
Unless you have one made to do away with the housing, a plate .

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2020, 12:31:33 PM »
I have a good condition spare one if you want to PM me  :D
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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2020, 12:33:47 PM »
I've seen some about, mainly on US sites though. I haven't looked into it to be honest as its further down the road for me. Maybe I would need the housing..

Edit - just seen Pauls reply.. Sounds like you've got it sorted!

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2020, 03:09:34 PM »
if there is more than one out there i also need a housing as mine snapped on removal
Love the 500 and 550 have a 500 called Lazarus under restoration

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2020, 03:31:12 PM »
I know Dave Silver lists pattern housings but they are expensive, the gear is rare and dont forget the washer that goes on shaft before you fit it into the casing.
As already said its the same part on all 500/550 and the yanks had loads of those so ebay us is a good bet and as its small postage should not be too horendous.

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2020, 08:44:56 PM »
Thanks for all the replies folks, I have dropped Paul G a DM.

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Re: Tachometer gear/cover wanted
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2020, 11:01:18 PM »
I've seen some about, mainly on US sites though. I haven't looked into it to be honest as its further down the road for me. Maybe I would need the housing..

Edit - just seen Pauls reply.. Sounds like you've got it sorted!

This is the only tacho plug I have seen for the 500/550


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