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Instument/Meter Cushion Seals - not the best design by Honda ?

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: robvangulik on September 09, 2021, 07:41:26 PM ---The old ones lasted for almost half a century, when the new ones do the same, what's the problem?

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You are right when you look at it that way - the small drain hole in the rear casings  probably got blocked up over the years so the water was trapped between the two halves in the Speedo unit.

My Rev Counter has not rusted at the back - the rust on the back of the Speedo looked bad at first glance - on second view it's not that bad really considering how old it is.

That will be more money for the DS fund in due course.

Laverda Dave:
Ted, it's always the bits you don't see during the initial inspection and strip down stages that end up costing as much money as the parts you know need replacing! This is especially true of the small parts. I had to replace the kickstart knuckle on my 400/4 rebuild. It took months to find an undamaged item, cost £80 and needed a rechrome.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on September 10, 2021, 02:55:23 PM ---Ted, it's always the bits you don't see during the initial inspection and strip down stages that end up costing as much money as the parts you know need replacing! This is especially true of the small parts. I had to replace the kickstart knuckle on my 400/4 rebuild. It took months to find an undamaged item, cost £80 and needed a rechrome.

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That explains why I'm baulking at some of the prices - I thought I was within a £100 of my final spend - I need to think £500 then be pleased its only £499!

Sesman:
It’s only money, Ted. I know exactly how much I’ve spent provided I purposely don’t recall the odd £20, £15, £25, £55, ……get the picture ;)

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Sesman on September 10, 2021, 05:18:37 PM ---It’s only money, Ted. I know exactly how much I’ve spent provided I purposely don’t recall the odd £20, £15, £25, £55, ……get the picture ;)

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I have two budget in MS Money one is the Honda Rebuild category the other is Garage Sundries/Consumables  - special tools, paint. stripper, Evaporust, SS bolts Ramp etc etc.
Never realised Garage Consumables were so expensive.

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