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Another gauge freshened up - thanks to Kent400

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Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Has anyone tried a new crimp ring for the 750?.Found them almost impossible to start a bend on the under side.Originals easy.
Cheers
Bitsa

kent400:
Lobo mentioned the gauge bands that secure the bodies to the bases, I was aware that Lecam has them and although I bought faces from him I've always re-used the originals. Bands for the smaller 400f type gauges are not available anywhere as far as I'm aware, I've made some tooling to re-shape damaged ones, obviously success  depends on how bad they are. Usually the damage is caused by poor removal and replacement. Marks where pliers have been used to to fold the band back look terrible, sometimes it's possible to flat the marks out and polish them.

I have plans to make a press tool to make the smaller bands, the necessary materials are to hand it's just finding the time to get to the task.

Gauges are a focal point on any bike and a poor restoration job on them sticks out like a sore thumb! My adivice is only attempt to restore gauges if you are confident in your abilities, loose a small part in the process or damage something and you are stuffed! Finding a replacement gauge can be a challange and the cost can be high for one that may well be no better than the original.

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