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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 09:37 AM
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Wasn't happy with separate tach on handlebars; not really suited to custom Hollywood bars I made so I went with the Nostalgia speedo/tach combo. All was fine for a few years until odometer failed...now I'm back to stock plain jane speedo. I'd like to get another speedo tach, but discontinued now and the current replacement just doesn't appeal to me (80 degree sweep from 0-speeding ticket). I'd really be happy with a nostalgic face on the speedo; anyone know where I can have the face changed? 5" KPH, BTW...
 

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Originally Posted by sharkey
Wasn't happy with separate tach on handlebars; not really suited to custom Hollywood bars I made so I went with the Nostalgia speedo/tach combo. All was fine for a few years until odometer failed...now I'm back to stock plain jane speedo. I'd like to get another speedo tach, but discontinued now and the current replacement just doesn't appeal to me (80 degree sweep from 0-speeding ticket). I'd really be happy with a nostalgic face on the speedo; anyone know where I can have the face changed? 5" KPH, BTW...
Is there a Speedo repair shop near you? If not try getting ahold of these guys. You could probably ship yours to them for repair.

http://www.powls-speedometer.com/



 
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I'm in Canada; nothings near me...LOL

Thanks for the lead; I'll contact them!
 
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