Trip Meter

[3-D Video]

Originally Posted by Sarris

Your probably going to have to get another speedo. Ron Ayers parts microfiche only show the speedometer. No separate parts.

$211+ shipping... Hmm... A pretty cheap way to up the resale value :biggrin:

[dentheman]

I'm just throwing out a wild suggestion here, but would some tubular piece of plastic thread on to the pin, perhaps a ballpoint pen refill? Or maybe a craft shop would have some sort of predrilled plastic rod that could be made to work. Or even drill your own, if the plastic is soft enough you might be able thread it on to the pin. Also brass tubing from a craft shop. I would try several things before paying for a new speedo.

[3-D Video]

Originally Posted by dentheman

I would try several things before paying for a new speedo.

I'll know a lot more when I pull the cover off the speedo. If the rod for the trip meter is sticking out it should be a no-brainer. Otherwise, I'll get an assortment of threaded connectors to see if I can screw one on to it. I'm going to assume I can until I give up and assume I can't
After that, it's denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance :2tup:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dentheman

I would try several things before paying for a new speedo.

Good ideas all. Depending on what happened to the original, the "fix" might be different.

If it broke off and the end is still threaded on to the shaft, then a hollow tube and some glue might be in order.

If it came unscrewed and is completely missing, a machine shop might be able to make a new one out of aluminum rod stock.....or similar.

If you poke around enough, you might find someone with a trashed speedo that you could get for little or nothing. The same plastic knob MIGHT be used on other Zuki models too.

[3-D Video]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Good ideas all. Depending on what happened to the original, the "fix" might be different.

Agreed... Great minds think alike :rawk:

[dentheman]

Blaine says the knob turns forward to tighten, so that means any threaded connecter will have to have left handed threads. Nearly impossible to find I think. Maybe a machine shop could help you out. EDIT: I see Easy already mentioned a machine shop.

[3-D Video]

Originally Posted by dentheman

Blaine says the knob turns forward to tighten, so that means any threaded connecter will have to have left handed threads.

Oh Krikey (slaps head), that's right! O_o
It's becoming pretty clear that I have to pull the case off and see what's awaiting me in there.
Thanks for offering up all those good ideas, they'll make it easier to solve this puzzle after I have a few more facts to work with :rawk: :2tup:

[dentheman]

I tried to think of something that uses left-threaded connecters, the only thing I came up with was my alarm clock. The winders are left threaded. That's not much help.

[3-D Video]

Originally Posted by dentheman

I tried to think of something that uses left-threaded connecters, the only thing I came up with was my alarm clock. The winders are left threaded. That's not much help.

And probably not metric, to boot :biggrin:

[Maggie]

3-D, have you resolved this issue yet? My VZ800 also has the little dohickey thingy missing and I was hoping to ride on your coattails for a solution.