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Title: Speedo question
Post by: ute on August 27, 2008, 04:43:46 PM
no not the bathing suit.......lol

cracked the glass ( plastc lens ) on the speedo  how do i remove the bezlel / housing to get to the glass

and what kind of plastic should i replace it wiith ??

thanks
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: CETME on August 27, 2008, 09:54:08 PM
Quote from: ute on August 27, 2008, 04:43:46 PM
no not the bathing suit.......lol

cracked the glass ( plastc lens ) on the speedo  how do i remove the bezlel / housing to get to the glass

and what kind of plastic should i replace it wiith ??

thanks

I remember that mine was "sealed" I couldn't figure out how to open it. I could be wrong... but after looking at it, I didn't think it was meant to come apart. A new one costs $260. Not a big deal if you have your red key.
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: DarkStaR on August 27, 2008, 10:08:23 PM
Quote from: ute on August 27, 2008, 04:43:46 PM
no not the bathing suit.......lol

cracked the glass ( plastc lens ) on the speedo  how do i remove the bezlel / housing to get to the glass

and what kind of plastic should i replace it wiith ??

thanks

The newer gauges do come apart.

Take the screws out the back, remove the center piece, and remove the screw behind that (torx).

From there, your on your own. 

It's not too hard.
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: ute on August 28, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
thanks ..wasnt sure if they were heat sealed

up here n Canada the speedo/cluster  is $1000


any sugestion's on what  plastic to use
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: Capo on August 29, 2008, 02:56:13 AM
While it is possible to open up the instrument cluster, the lens are sealed to the case. Spare parts for this unit are not available, only available as a complete item.
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: DarkStaR on August 29, 2008, 07:30:07 AM
Quote from: Capo on August 29, 2008, 02:56:13 AM
While it is possible to open up the instrument cluster, the lens are sealed to the case. Spare parts for this unit are not available, only available as a complete item.

I'm sure once it's apart, the OP can figure out a way to McGiver something to fit. If not the OP, post up pics and may be we can help with ideas. 

To the OP, just be careful not to break any of the electronics in the gauge.

As for what plastic to use, "I" would use acrylic.  I don't know if that would be the best choice, but it's readily available.  ???
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: Capo on August 29, 2008, 08:28:44 AM
This may be of help to you
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=20161&highlight=cracked (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=20161&highlight=cracked)
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: ute on August 29, 2008, 07:03:52 PM
capo................ great thread lots of help

i'll keep you posted
Title: Re: Speedo question
Post by: Bill in OKC on March 08, 2009, 07:08:29 PM
I just noticed that my '07 S4rs tach lens has about a 3/4" crack from the edge towards the center.  The bike has never been dropped - etc. - just a faulty part.  So I've joined the club.