knob and spindle removal

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GT380c

knob and spindle removal

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hi

I have opened up the clocks from my X7 rebuild for re furb etc.

I have sent the clock faces off to Graham at Image Works, he is going to scan them and manufacture copies for me,
does anyone know how to remove the knob and spindle on the speedo so I can remove the mechanism from the housing,


cheers, john
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mizzytheman
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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Hi John,

I'm sure some of the spindles have a left hand thread. Once you remove the centre screw hold the spindle and turn the plastic knob clockwise.

Regards

Martin.
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GT380c

Re: knob and spindle removal

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hi Martin

there is no screw visible and I have tried the holding the spindle and twisting both ways but no joy, any other ideas,,,

this is the offending item, thanks, john
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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I think it is just a push fit with a D shaped shaft like other later Suzy's. Kev
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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Hi John,

Not sure on this one but I'm sure someone will know.

Regards

Martin
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GT380c

Re: knob and spindle removal

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hi

top marks to Kev, the knob came off as it was on as a push fit on splines, I just used the same procedure as I used to remove the needles, using the fork method,

john.
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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Nice one :)
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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All this talk about knob removal is making my toes curl.
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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Kettletimes3 wrote:All this talk about knob removal is making my toes curl.
Bite harder on the pillow then :lol:
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Re: knob and spindle removal

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GT380c wrote:hi
using the fork method,
I understand they fork off easily.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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