Ted Lang
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A fireflake blue 1969/70 Commando S, she was asleep in my garage since about 1982.... Spruced up a bit over the last year with new tires, SS spokes, new rear rim, fork tubes, grease, seals & gaskets, swing-arm clamp, new isolastics, elbow grease.... finally some Av Gas and OHHH YeaHHH ! The sweet sound of her voice resounded once more! Now I remember why we could never part....
A small question: One thing I neglected was to make sure the speedometer turned freely. It didn't, and I now have a new cable on order. I later got it to turn, but the needle barely twitched. So, I destroyed the old bezel and teased in some light oil at base of the needle, which seems to be just the ticket. I ordered and just got a replacement bezel on E-bay, however, I was a little disappointed with it. It looks OK, but not an exact match with the Tach. Does anybody know where a good quality bezel can be had? I see a lot of sources, but I don't want to get another inferior one. They don't usually tell you that part.
I would add a picture of both the bike and the bezel, but I can't seem to find the 'attachment' button.
Ted
A small question: One thing I neglected was to make sure the speedometer turned freely. It didn't, and I now have a new cable on order. I later got it to turn, but the needle barely twitched. So, I destroyed the old bezel and teased in some light oil at base of the needle, which seems to be just the ticket. I ordered and just got a replacement bezel on E-bay, however, I was a little disappointed with it. It looks OK, but not an exact match with the Tach. Does anybody know where a good quality bezel can be had? I see a lot of sources, but I don't want to get another inferior one. They don't usually tell you that part.
I would add a picture of both the bike and the bezel, but I can't seem to find the 'attachment' button.
Ted