Date:         Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:51:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speedo needle removal
Comments: To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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Be careful doing this as the "shaft" the needle is mounted can break at the
base of the needle when prying the needle off. I changed tachs so I could
mount 7K, white face gauges and so that's my "experience" doing this. Also
changed the speedo to white face.

I slid needle nose pliers under the base of the needle, between the needle
and gauge face. Pried the needle up and off, VERY carefully. Even pressure
up is the key. Almost any side pressure can break the shaft. I had to get
another tach as I broke one shaft doing this. I imagine you could use two
flat blade screw drivers, one on each side of the base of the needle, then
pry up equally at the same time. Keep your eyes open for where the needle
lands. It may literally "fly" off.

Good luck.

Bob



> I'm attempting the odometer fix outlined in a couple
> of websites.  I have removed the instrument panel from
> the dash and it's now on the bench, but I've hit a
> snag; I can't remove the speedometer needle in order
> to get to the speedo face, which will then allow me
> access to the odo innards.  I have misplaced my
> Bentley (wonder if this step is even in there) and
> will welcome suggestions from anyone who's made it
> past this point.  Thanks!
>
> Stephen