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Post by ziggystardust on Mar 31, 2011 9:08:08 GMT -5
A NOS instrument set? How fortunate are you?
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Tonny
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Post by Tonny on Mar 31, 2011 11:47:49 GMT -5
Mine is with flat glass. I don't know who made it. I bought on ebay back in 2008. There are no problem with the needles. The polishing is my own ;D -Tonny
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Post by wayne on Mar 31, 2011 16:39:39 GMT -5
From what I can see, the glass looks like one done by Sam as he either had a black or grey edging.
As for NOS and lucky me. I wish, they're for someone elses bike unfortunately (for me).
Wayne.
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Post by kettle738 on Apr 1, 2011 2:26:04 GMT -5
The flat glass on Tonny's clock set looks very well finished, I think I would be more than happy with that and it certainly beats foggy crazed original plastic........can it be done?
On the subject of NOS clocks, I also have a set intended for my M, but the more I look at them the more reluctant I am to use them until I'm forced to, but replacement glass for the existing set would be great.
Lastly, does anyone know why the position of the speedometer trip knob varies on some instruments, meaning the lower casing access hole for the trip knob is also in a different position? The variation is only 7mm or so, but it's enough to prevent mixing of clock casings without fouling the trip knob. I have come across this one twice now.....both times because I didn't check before restoring the instrument housing.
Mick.........kettle738
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Post by raychappo on Apr 1, 2011 3:12:57 GMT -5
Very nice polishing Tonny. Did you strip off the plating and polish the casting or re-plate it?
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Post by Tonny on Apr 1, 2011 3:39:01 GMT -5
Lastly, does anyone know why the position of the speedometer trip knob varies on some instruments, meaning the lower casing access hole for the trip knob is also in a different position? The variation is only 7mm or so, but it's enough to prevent mixing of clock casings without fouling the trip knob. I have come across this one twice now.....both times because I didn't check before restoring the instrument housing. Mick.........kettle738 Have a look at the two pictures below. The trip placement is not the same as on the other pictures. www.re5.dk/detaljer/instrument.html-Tonny
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Post by wayne on Apr 2, 2011 1:31:04 GMT -5
That's really interesting. I have 3 clocks here at the moment, 2 metric and 1 NOS Imperial, all have the trip meter below. And the top trip meter placement is not related to the dots. I wonder why/when this was all about ?
Thanks Tonny, very interesting.
Wayne
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Post by wayne on Apr 2, 2011 1:36:54 GMT -5
Here are some detail shots of Sam Costanzo's replacement glass. It's about as good as you're going to get I think. Look closely at the corner shot and you can see where the original plastic surround has been milled away. The new glass is glued (?) in place. Sam used the same method, I believe, that Ziggy used in his experimental removal of the old plastic cover. Someone with machining know how should be able to do this. Wayne
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Post by thepatrik on May 8, 2019 4:03:18 GMT -5
Pictured is an original hood on the left. Keep in mind is is almost 40 years old, so it has deteriorated some. On the right is the instrument hood that we have sold for years. The only complaint that I know of is that the color is not quite a match... The re-pop is a bit more blue... For most folks, the slight color issue has not been a problem, they were just happy that a replacement was available. However, there are always folks that attempt to restore as original as possible, they were a bit disappointed with the color. Attachments:Hello, My dad got himself a Suzuki RE5 that is under renovation and the only missing piece is now the missing instrument hood. Anyone still got these available as written waaay back in this thread?
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Post by wayne on May 8, 2019 5:42:38 GMT -5
I'm sure these are still available. Give it a day or so for members to see your post.
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Post by Jess on May 8, 2019 6:01:08 GMT -5
Pictured is an original hood on the left. Keep in mind is is almost 40 years old, so it has deteriorated some. On the right is the instrument hood that we have sold for years. The only complaint that I know of is that the color is not quite a match... The re-pop is a bit more blue... For most folks, the slight color issue has not been a problem, they were just happy that a replacement was available. However, there are always folks that attempt to restore as original as possible, they were a bit disappointed with the color. Attachments:Hello, My dad got himself a Suzuki RE5 that is under renovation and the only missing piece is now the missing instrument hood. Anyone still got these available as written waaay back in this thread? Feel free to email me at RotaryRecycle@gmail.com. I have them in stock. Best,
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Post by t140v on Jul 2, 2019 16:23:25 GMT -5
Your industriousness never fails to amaze Ziggy. I"ve had a play with removing the original which simply convinced me that you cannot do it without the method that you employed (Sam told me categorically that you'd never get it out without the right machinery and tools). Sam's replacement was flat glass but I'm not sure how he fitted it. It has some sort of surround. Perhaps the edgeing that he used lifts the glass slightly as the clearance between glass and needles doesn't seem an issue. I'll post a detail photo of the glass and edging when I get home this weekend. For my current resto, the owner has just informed me that he's found an NOS instrument set. Problem solved for us, but this is an issue that needs a fix. While I'd love a mill, I have zero experience. Wayne Hi Wayne, I mill the old screen out and repair with a double bubble replacemant, or make a complete unit, still works in progress but good results. Regards Stuart Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by wayne on Jul 2, 2019 19:26:05 GMT -5
Your complete moulding is the way to go. Mike down in Melbourne used one on his superb restoration and it looks amazing.
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Post by goandy on Jul 5, 2019 22:19:13 GMT -5
Here are some detail shots of Sam Costanzo's replacement glass. It's about as good as you're going to get I think. Look closely at the corner shot and you can see where the original plastic surround has been milled away. The new glass is glued (?) in place. Sam used the same method, I believe, that Ziggy used in his experimental removal of the old plastic cover. Someone with machining know how should be able to do this. Wayne I did mine by eye on a mill... most people would never tell. I think the link to making the new curved screen etc is in my sig link. Anyone with a bit of patience should be able to make replacement screens... milling out the old one helps with a proper mill and then it's a matter of carefully trimming the shape of the replacement screen to match the milled hole.
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Post by Jess on Jul 6, 2019 8:11:54 GMT -5
I still have glass and gasket kits...
One will have to supply their own milling.
Best
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