Another (Cheap) Meter Damper Option

[SEd27]

Found another meter damper option for our gauges.

I know the originals are now being reproduced, but Xs650direct is out and mine had started to disintegrate.

Picked these up at the hardware store for about $8 each Canadian.

They are a nice tight fit and do not interfere with the trip meter knob.

I will probably add self adhesive weather strip around the body of the gauges to help further insulate from vibrations.

We’ll see how long they last.

 

[DogBunny]

Your idea is okay, but the stock damper (which can be bought OEM, not a reproduction), does more that just fill the gap between the cup edge and the meter bezel edge. It also fills the space between the cup wall and the meter housing wall. So, you definitely need need to add your weather-strip.

 

[Its been a long time]

I found that a 89mm x 6mm O ring works great too. For those across the Atlantic, 1/4" O ring probably just as good if not a better option than 6mm.

 

[SEd27]

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Your idea is okay, but the stock damper (which can be bought OEM, not a reproduction), does more that just fill the gap between the cup edge and the meter bezel edge. It also fills the space between the cup wall and the meter housing wall. So, you definitely need need to add your weather-strip.

Thanks for the heads about being still being able to get oem. I will have look into sourcing.

My option was more of a stop gap/ cheap alternative for when the correct part was not readily available.

 

[DogBunny]

Thanks for the heads about being still being able to get oem. I will have look into sourcing.

My option was more of a stop gap/ cheap alternative for when the correct part was not readily available.

https://www.partzilla.com/product/y...?ref=3673bf0bb5749b524d6fd595b4c7e6a884e21dff
All of the on-line supply houses have it. Whichever one works best for a Canadian.
It is pricey, but nice.

 

[650Skull]

Bottom of post #2. A how to make a damper from rubber purchased from a factory supplying car rubbers.

Cheap, looks góod and effective.

https://www.xs650.com/threads/gauge...70-83-gauge-repair-honda-70-71-750-4-ko.52013

 

[jetmechmarty]

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Your idea is okay, but the stock damper (which can be bought OEM, not a reproduction), does more that just fill the gap between the cup edge and the meter bezel edge. It also fills the space between the cup wall and the meter housing wall. So, you definitely need need to add your weather-strip.

Just as you say. To be clear, without proper dampening, the clocks will be vibrated to death in short order. That includes the dampers on the bottom where they bolt up.

 

[nj1639]

Another option is the rubber ring that sits between the clocks glass face and the top of the plastic bucket, if one has a supply of broken clocks taking up space.......seeing as how it's already a part designed for vibrations.
So far, so good.
Me? Cheap? More like resourceful.