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Title: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: sye on September 08, 2018, 05:34:12 PM: Had my gauges done by Peter and had to post this as a recommendation of his outstanding work. To say I'm delighted is an understatement, they look like new. The picture below doesn't do them justice.
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 08, 2018, 06:12:10 PM: That's my job for this winter :)
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: GiannisFour on September 08, 2018, 06:37:05 PM: Brilliant work!
mines soon on the way to Peter :)
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: andut on September 08, 2018, 07:57:54 PM: +1 on Peter's gauge restoration service - wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 08, 2018, 08:07:04 PM: + another 1, excellent work every time.
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: philward on September 08, 2018, 11:03:48 PM: Quote from: SteveD CB500K0 on September 08, 2018, 06:12:10 PM
That's my job for this winter :)
Steve, what clocks are you having done - thought you have sold the 500?
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 09, 2018, 10:13:36 AM: Quote from: philward on September 08, 2018, 11:03:48 PM
What clocks are you having done - thought you have sold the 500?

Did you miss my post (and name change?)

James got me this:

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Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: philward on September 09, 2018, 10:42:41 AM: I did miss that Steve, so you sold your old 500 and bought another from James? Did you miss the 500!
Didn't get the change of name bit. (to what?)
Lots of questions there!
PS - almost contacted you to buy the 500 but someone beat me to it - to the relief of my wife!
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 09, 2018, 12:34:28 PM: The bike I sold was a UK K1 from 72. It went to a member on here who will probably own up one day.

The new bike is a very early K0 (April 71) from the States. It was refurbed to James’ normal high standard (note - not restored). The clocks show 6000 miles and are well faded. The tacho oscillates wildly between zero and the red line .

The plan is to ride it until the weather breaks and then to send the clocks to Peter.

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Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: Seabeowner on September 09, 2018, 01:53:14 PM: Quote from: Nurse Julie on September 08, 2018, 08:07:04 PM
+ another 1, excellent work every time.
And also excellent, freely given advice.
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 09, 2018, 01:55:41 PM: I have spare parts for the 500K0 tacho Steve ..so if Peter finds he needs them, just shout. On my original March 71 500K0 tacho the screws had vibrated oval holes in the faceplate ...I gather it's a common problem.
Title: Re: Big thanks to Peter (Kent400)
Post by: kent400 on September 09, 2018, 02:56:55 PM: Thanks Sye, they were quite a decent pair to start with! Faces (aluminium) were supplied by Marcel our forum sponsor.

I do have a decent 500 four tacho face that could go again. As Ash mentioned the face screws do be come loose leading to the holes becoming oval. Thread lock was used on the screws upon original assembly but strangely one some gauges the screws are tighter than others. Later gauges have plastic faces and they don't seem to come loose. Those plastic faces are secured with screws with a larger head.

A wavering needle can often be traced to a drive cable in poor condition, they can bind as the rotate and that results the cable slowing down , and speeding up. As a consequence the needle wavers.