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Offline philward

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500K2 Clock Back Cover Tip
« on: December 04, 2020, 08:22:34 PM »
Just thought I'd share a money saving tip with you with regard to 500K2 Clock Back Covers. Mine where damaged and so I looked for replacement. They are the type of clocks that have the oddometer zero nob at the ack of the clock and the only ones available are from Germany at about £96 plus £18 postage.
However, there is replica sets (they are actually SS but advertised as chrome) available for CB750K4 - K6 at about £40 - ie -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-750-K-CB750-K4-K5-K6-Clock-Bottoms-Speedo-Tacho-Chrome-Cover-Case/302689446031?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 - these fit except there is no hole for the rear oddometer zero nob (I think the 750K3 also had this configuration?).
I have just got my clocks back from Peter (Kent400 - excellent job - thanks Peter) and drilled/filed the hole in the back of the SS speedo back (relicating the original cover) and they are now a perfect replica of the originals with a savings of about £74! The rev counter back fits straight on.
As they are SS, there is no rust issues on the edges of the slot I cut - just be careful when you drill the SS as its very thin and can twist if you go up in big jumps in drill sizes - I auto-centre popped (supported behind), pilot drilled, went up at 2mm sizes and finished off with a taper rotary burr for the larger hole/elongation (oval).
Hope that helps someone!
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Re: 500K2 Clock Back Cover Tip
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2020, 08:36:36 PM »
Good tip there Phil, it looks great and a very tidy job
 
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Re: 500K2 Clock Back Cover Tip
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2020, 08:50:39 PM »
Only a dummy fit at the moment - gromets,wirings to be fitted yet
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Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
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Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: 500K2 Clock Back Cover Tip
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2020, 09:16:45 PM »
Those gauge covers are the same as those supplied fitted to the replica gauges sold by David Silver and others. I didn't know they were sold separately and supplied with the foam cushions, Clearly the seller thought they were chrome as original ones but as Phil mentioned they are stainless a better option as the chrome on the originals was never too great

 

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