Mon, 27 Dec 1999 11:30:33 +0000 - Message No. 6643
From: rjs

Subject: Re: Speedo overlay


Leigh,

I don't know about websites with speedo overlays.

However, I had a replacement overlay supplied and fitted by SEESPEED (they
advertise in RiDE).  Very smart display in white MPH with inner red for KPH.
The black background was 'satin' rather than matt black.  It was fine until the
overlay started to 'cockle' or bubble.  Apparently the overlay reacts with some
types of plastic backing plates.  I got my money back!

I then had another overlay fitted by

Cloxworx, 2 Tarras Cottages, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2QT.    Tel/FAX 01309
676788.

It cost £40!  The numbers were white for MPH and grey for KPH.  Don't be worried
that it is made of paper, it is some specially treated waterproof paper.

I would suggest that you let them fit the new overlay.  I found that they only
took 2 days to return the speedo.  It is quite easy to remove the speedo
module.   Also if they fit it and tear the overlay they have spares to hand!!

The only downside of these overlays is that both sides of the original KPH
speedo have to be cleaned of all markings.  The original speedo has shading on
the back to ensure that the speedo is evenly lit, i.e. more light is allowed
through at 12 o'clock than at 3 or 9 o'clock but you soon forget the uneven
illumination (it is only noticeable if you look for it).

BTW the odometer is labelled 'Km'.

rgds Richard

Leigh wrote:

> Yo dudes.......
>
> I seem to remember seeing a speedo overlay on somebody's website for
> converting kmh speedo to mph but now I need it I can't find it anywhere. Can
> anybody help??
>
> Leigh
>
> # 618




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