docc Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I tried the bevel pry once, broke the glass, doubled my vocabulary, and generally made a mess of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 I tried the bevel pry once, broke the glass, doubled my vocabulary, and generally made a mess of it. Ha - reminds me of what JB said recently about "learned restraint" being useful. And I've got lots of other stuff to do - like strip and paint the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 The trick with removing the bevel is to capture it so it can't deform while working up the crimp. I've *read of* somebody doing it with a hose clamp. (Guzzi content.) I machined a flat bottom pocket the right depth that the gauge just fits with a push. Used a tack puller to slowly go around the crimp. No problemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I've always thought that using a XXL tubing cutter or the chain style might be a good option too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Here's a link to a most-excellent how-to on opening the gauges. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16407 Maybe I will revisit this later. It looks like a good evening or rainy-day job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Here's how I got into a speedo recently Using a dremel I cut through the retaining ring at the back where it would be hidden when in place by the instrument panel. Cutting the metal into small lengths so that as they were almost straight they would bend up easily. Putting everything back together, which I dont have a picture of, I held the assembled parts down onto a bench with a wood clamp & using a punch worked each strip of metal back into place. A bead of clear silicon sealed the cuts & when mounted in the instrumental panel can't be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto fugazzi Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I didn't notice this sooner, but I didn't know you could use the rear wheel stand this way...I've always used it on the opposite side. Is it harder or easier to use this way? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 nobles - that's a good technique. Maybe you should also post it in the Veglia thread so more people can find it later. moto - it's easier on this side, because there's a huge shelf full of crap on the other side. Seriously, I haven't tried it the other way. I just got the stand with this project. I did notice that the lower porkchop nuts were kind of beat up from the stand. So I split some old rubber hose and made pads for the Vs that contact the bolts. And... I got the backend together so she's standing on her own two feet again... and I got some more stuff off my bench. Ironically, this is about the same state of assembly as the photo you picked from near the start of the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Duh ! I thought I was posting on the Veglia thread ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 All the motorcycle parts are officially moved out of the house. I fit the engine to test the clutch operation, and it works, so I'm pleased about that. It's gotta come back out for paint though. I couldn't resist doing a quick preview. Plus, I had to "store" all those parts somewhere... So glad I bought new stainless hardware. Nothing but stainless would work with the Candy-Apple. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlock Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Love that candy apple red . Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 And Lucky Phil bad mouthed me for the gaudy RED gaiters on the Aero Lario.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 And Lucky Phil bad mouthed me for the gaudy RED gaiters on the Aero Lario.. You mean these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Ah yup.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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