XS2 Rev counter ‘Cracked dial’

[Flyingspanner]

Hi all - my amber indicator lens fell out of my Rev counter so I went to glue it back in place and during the process heard a ‘crack’ - turning over the gauge to my horror the dial has cracked, from looking at the other threads it seems you need to pry open the crimped case to access - does anyone know if replacement dial plates are available - I could then fit a new decal ?

Thanks

 

[WideAWAKE]

Hi all - my amber indicator lens fell out of my Rev counter so I went to glue it back in place and during the process heard a ‘crack’ - turning over the gauge to my horror the dial has cracked, from looking at the other threads it seems you need to pry open the crimped case to access - does anyone know if replacement dial plates are available - I could then fit a new decal ?

Thanks

I do not believe plates are available.

Best best is probably glue back together. (Little strip of 2oz fiberglass on the back for support) sand the front flat and put on a decal which are available.

Check the mailman restoration thread. He covers the speedo dissection and refacing.

You may also be able to find a toasted gauge in the classifieds here or eBay and take the plate out, reface if needed and put it in yours.

Dogbunny seems to always have a good stash of gauges.

 

[Mailman]

Check the mailman restoration thread. He covers the speedo dissection and refacing.

What he’s referring to…..
https://www.xs650.com/threads/mailman’s-xs2-a-full-on-restoration.51520/page-9#post-542194

And lots of info compiled in the tech section….
https://www.xs650.com/threads/gauge...0-83-gauge-repair-honda-70-71-750-4-ko.52013/

 

[Flyingspanner]

Thank you - I have read them both very informative, I am probably going to try both avenues - look for a pre owned one on eBay etc and also strip mine down and look to repair the plate or I may be able to source something similar and then replace the decal, with probably do the speedometer at the same time

 

[Flyingspanner]

Update and I have managed to buy a set from a UK seller - so back up and running, he also has another one with just a cracked glass so I have bought that as well for the dial face

Happy days