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Offline JustcallmeMrT

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Speedo drive eliminator
« on: January 10, 2015, 11:21:57 AM »
Hi all,
I'm replacing the speedo and tachometer gauges with an electronic unit, so I'd like to eliminate the speedo drive on the front wheel.  I've found one from Powerbarn in the U.S. but they don't ship internationally.  I dont have a lathe to machine my own, you guys have a more local solution?

Thanks again for the help!

Also - stock gauges are up for grabs if anyone is interested.
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2015, 02:49:36 PM »
Have you spoken to anyone at Power Barn ? I am 80% sure that i have had parts from them before.
Now 100%, i had some Buchanan spokes from them 2 years ago. Not sure if they have changed there shipping policy. sales@power-barn.com
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2015, 03:22:40 PM »
Will give it a try!
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2015, 05:48:22 PM »
I would immagine you'd just need a spacer? surely easy enough to get done...
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2015, 05:49:14 PM »
Quote from: Trigger on January 10, 2015, 02:49:36 PM
Have you spoken to anyone at Power Barn ? I am 80% sure that i have had parts from them before.
Now 100%, i had some Buchanan spokes from them 2 years ago. Not sure if they have changed there shipping policy. sales@power-barn.com
You're right, they do ship to the U.K.  Hurts a bit to pay $19 shipping for an item only costing $28... might hold fire on that for now.   
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2015, 05:50:14 PM »
Quote from: matthewmosse on January 10, 2015, 05:48:22 PM
I would immagine you'd just need a spacer? surely easy enough to get done...
There's a machine shop down the road, might speak to the guys there.
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2015, 06:02:47 PM »
I would be interested to know what they charge, being nosey. I have a lathe and find it invaluable, but time consuming and never know what a fair price should be if others want jobs doing.
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2015, 09:02:00 PM »
Quote from: matthewmosse on January 10, 2015, 06:02:47 PM
I would be interested to know what they charge, being nosey. I have a lathe and find it invaluable, but time consuming and never know what a fair price should be if others want jobs doing.
I'll let you know what they charge once I find out.  They're a great bunch of guys.  They're called RunRiot Motorcycles and build their own bikes as well as doing fabrication for others.  They've agreed to build me a custom stainless 4 into 1 exhaust for my project for a fair price, and their work seems top notch.
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2015, 11:15:49 PM »
Quote from: matthewmosse on January 10, 2015, 06:02:47 PM
I would be interested to know what they charge, being nosey. I have a lathe and find it invaluable, but time consuming and never know what a fair price should be if others want jobs doing.
Charged me £20 and gave me a beer while I waited.  Nice service if you ask me!
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2015, 11:21:14 PM »
First rate! is it basically just a spacer 5mm wall or thereabouts or does it have a flange to cover the cosmetic hole kinda 2 inch washer....
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Re: Speedo drive eliminator
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2015, 11:30:02 PM »
I asked them to keep it full diameter, so it covers the hole and will keep all the road grime out of the bearing.
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