Chronometric Speedometer

[Sesman]

OK, completely off marque this one…..so apologies to all Honda owners, off which I am one!

Basically this is an appeal to our forum community for smiths Chronometric spare parts. I’m hoping some members have may some legacy Chronometric parts deemed to be uneconomically repairable. I’m attempting to salvage my old Speedo and tacho from a box of bits and any help would be greatly received.

The main problems at the moment are the trip meter drums which I can’t source from mainstream suppliers. There are other issues with the timing mechanism, counter weights and cams. I’m hoping to salvage a solution from whatever I can scrounge/harvest🫣

Cheers 🤞

Pip

[Bryanj]

There used to be an advert in the back of Classic Bike for a firm that repaired them but i stoped subscribing a few years back so dont know if its still there

[Sesman]

Hi, Bryanj.

There are a few folks offering rebuilds and repairs, but that’s not how I roll. I’ve also been in touch with trade suppliers, none of whom can supply some of the items I seek. I’m DIY to the hilt.

Basically I’m on a Burke and Hare Chronometric mission. This is an appeal for Chronometric  dead bodies please…

Regards

Pip

[Bryanj]

I think you will find those jealously guarded by old(in both senses) british enthusiasts

[Sesman]

Yes, the old bike boys definitely hoard their scrap…and never do anything with it.

I’ve had some luck amongst the more enlightened brigade, picking up the odd useful item here and there with some bartering. It doesn’t harm to ask as there are still sympathetic, generous and benevolent types out there who will release stuff at a reasonable cost or some trading.

I’ll widen my search pattern if I don’t have any luck on the forum.

[taysidedragon]

Yes, the old bike boys definitely hoard their scrap…and never do anything with it.

I’ve had some luck amongst the more enlightened brigade, picking up the odd useful item here and there with some bartering. It doesn’t harm to ask as there are still sympathetic, generous and benevolent types out there who will release stuff at a reasonable cost or some trading.

I’ll widen my search pattern if I don’t have any luck on the forum.

I've put out a request to the Scottish Classic MCC. Lots of old guys with lovely old Chronometric fitted bikes, some guys have hoards of spares dating back years. If I get any response I'll let you know. They are bound to ask what bike it is for. Fingers crossed.

[taysidedragon]

Found one. Just waiting to hear what he wants for it.
PM your email add. and I'll send pics.

[Laverda Dave]

There was a guy who used to attend all the Kempton Park Autojumbles but I haven't seen him for a while. He repaired chronometric Speedos, I think he went under the name of PJ Speedos. Maybe worth a trawl on the internet?

[Sesman]

Thanks, Dave.

I know all the repairers, at least the main ones around Nottingham and Mansfield; its spares I need. Most, quite rightly, are not keen to divest themselves of hard won spares…it’s a diminishing stock situation. Basically, I’m familiar with all the main repairers and the main supplier to those businesses, but even they cannot source some items, especially those I need.

The purpose of my request was to winkle out any long forgotten husks buried deep in workshop recesses gathering rust, dust and cobwebs. Looks like I’m out of luck.

I’m also speaking to the  clock repair community and it’s possible I can get some parts made.

Cheers

Pip

[taysidedragon]

Thanks, Dave.

I know all the repairers, at least the main ones around Nottingham and Mansfield; its spares I need. Most, quite rightly, are not keen to divest themselves of hard won spares…it’s a diminishing stock situation. Basically, I’m familiar with all the main repairers and the main supplier to those businesses, but even they cannot source some items, especially those I need.

The purpose of my request was to winkle out any long forgotten husks buried deep in workshop recesses gathering rust, dust and cobwebs. Looks like I’m out of luck.

I’m also speaking to the  clock repair community and it’s possible I can get some parts made.

Cheers

Pip

Pip, did you see my post? I've found one for you.

[Sesman]

Hi, Gareth.

My apologies, but I missed your post. I’m not necessarily looking for a complete usable unit as I’m restoring my own, but I’m into cannibalism 😁

I do appreciate your efforts on this and I’ll pm right now👍

[Laverda Dave]

Contact the BBC Pip and see if they can feature it in The Repair Shop. It would be great to see a motorcycle speedo being repaired by Steve the clock man and would make a nice change from normal clocks!
That is of course if you can wait that long for the BBC to contact you
My Brother wrote to them to ask if they could repair his teddy bear that he's had for over 60 years and has always worn a Crystal Palace football scarf, they said NO!

[Sesman]

Try it with a Man U or City scarf?

Nice idea, but the objective is for me to fix it. Let’s dig jimmy Saville up…not.

I’m starting with this lot….

[DomP]

Don't know if you'll all agree but a lot of the stuff on the repair shop is butchered not repaired, stripping patina off old furniture etc

[Sesman]

TBH I prefer ‘restoration’ to achieve the same or better standard than original manufacture. I guess it’s a personal taste thing.