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Johndoc:
Has been a long haul but finally got the bike back together and I think looking pretty good. I am stating to get picky with little bits so will be back to DS for another credit card hammering! What I want to ask you guys is what is the best way to refurbish the instruments? The speedometer is not to bad but the tacho has the washed out orange section and a rusted screw on the inside. I see that ebay has the overlays but as far as I can tell the clocks would need to cracked open at the crimps? Has anyone done this<
Thanks again

Green1:
Its not to bad a job to crack them open just take your time.
I'm not sure but think Kent400 did a wright up on it.

Drew400:
Bike looking good John.

I managed to split my clocks by un-crimping the bands. However, it was very difficult to avoid creasing them, especially when putting them back together.

I'm sorry that I have no tips for you other than take your time, be very careful and use lots of soft wadding to protect the bands/clocks from your tools.

Jolly satisfying when it's done!

Cheers, D.

mike the bike:
If you cut holes ofthe correct diameter in 16mm ply or MDF so the clock just fits inside, creasing can be avoided if you take your time.

kent400:
Looks like a really nice bike. I have a gauge restoration guide that I can email that is specific to the 400 four gauges, it's fair to say that removal and re-fitting the band defeats many. The guide will at least give an idea of what's involved and if the task is within you capabilities.

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