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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

I had good luck with Palo Alto on my /5 speedo. Stop in if you get to NH! Steve


On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 5:33 PM OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:

Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it.? On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

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I had the same with my 76 R90/6 with the tach. ?Erratic and noisy.?

I took it apart and greased it and also did the speedometer. ? All working great. ?I found some photos online and could look for the links.?

I’m in CT. ?I heard there was someone in NH or VT I believe and heard of someone in Milwaukee that rebuilds them.?

Mine was all dried out. ?My bike has about 40,000.?

David?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 17:33, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

Hi Dave,

What did you use for lube?

Ted

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:01:18 PM EDT, DAVID LEMAIRE via groups.io <dslemaire@...> wrote:


I had the same with my 76 R90/6 with the tach. ?Erratic and noisy.?

I took it apart and greased it and also did the speedometer. ? All working great. ?I found some photos online and could look for the links.?

I’m in CT. ?I heard there was someone in NH or VT I believe and heard of someone in Milwaukee that rebuilds them.?

Mine was all dried out. ?My bike has about 40,000.?

David?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 17:33, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

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Ted,

When mechanical guages start acting up, making noises, jerky needle, stuff like that - disconnect the cable right now, not when you get home or even the next town. Find a wide spot in the road or a driveway and disconnect that cable!?

It's best getting both gauges serviced since when one needs attention, the other isn't far behind.?

Inactivity is bad for lube - it dries up and leaves just the carrier whatever that is - soap? No lubrication there!

There are several places to send them in the US - N Hollywood, Overseas, Palo Alto (expensive), and Wirespokes.?

Terry



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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

I’ve successfully used Terry Vrla many times.?


Mac

On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 15:22 OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,

What did you use for lube?

Ted

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:01:18 PM EDT, DAVID LEMAIRE via <dslemaire=[email protected]> wrote:


I had the same with my 76 R90/6 with the tach.? Erratic and noisy.?

I took it apart and greased it and also did the speedometer. ? All working great.? I found some photos online and could look for the links.?

I’m in CT.? I heard there was someone in NH or VT I believe and heard of someone in Milwaukee that rebuilds them.?

Mine was all dried out.? My bike has about 40,000.?

David?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 17:33, OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:

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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it.? On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted


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Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA

"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue
 

I used speedometer service company in Milwaukee. 414-463-6660. Quick turnaround. Good price and gauge cluster looks brand new.

Scott

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
-Samuel Johnson
 

Thank you for your recommendations.

Ted

If Samual Johnson classifies patriots as scoundrals I intend to remain a scoundrel for the rest of my life.

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:32:56 PM EDT, Kris And Scott via groups.io <svbliss2012@...> wrote:


I used a speedometer service company in Milwaukee. 414-463-6660. Quick turnaround. Good price and gauge cluster looks brand new.

Scott

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
-Samuel Johnson
 

Paolo alto did my speedo n teach.? No problems after 8 years on my 76 r90s.


On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 6:59 PM, OLD BMWS via groups.io
<oldbmws@...> wrote:
Thank you for your recommendations.

Ted

If Samual Johnson classifies patriots as scoundrals I intend to remain a scoundrel for the rest of my life.

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:32:56 PM EDT, Kris And Scott via groups.io <svbliss2012@...> wrote:


I used a speedometer service company in Milwaukee. 414-463-6660. Quick turnaround. Good price and gauge cluster looks brand new.

Scott

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
-Samuel Johnson
 

Ted
Where are you located?
I had Palo Alto Speedometer rebuild my speedometer and tach, and was very pleased with their work.
Denny


On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 2:33 PM OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:

Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it.? On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

Denny.

I'm in Connecticut.

Ted

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 11:06:15 PM EDT, Dennis Grossman <denny.grossman@...> wrote:


Ted
Where are you located?
I had Palo Alto Speedometer rebuild my speedometer and tach, and was very pleased with their work.
Denny


On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 2:33 PM OLD BMWS via <oldbmws=[email protected]> wrote:

Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it.? On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

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I used white lithium grease on the gears using a qTip and acid brush. ?And I used a 3 in 1 oil drops elsewhere.?

Both are smooth and quiet now.?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 18:22, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Hi Dave,

What did you use for lube?

Ted

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:01:18 PM EDT, DAVID LEMAIRE via groups.io <dslemaire@...> wrote:


I had the same with my 76 R90/6 with the tach. ?Erratic and noisy.?

I took it apart and greased it and also did the speedometer. ? All working great. ?I found some photos online and could look for the links.?

I’m in CT. ?I heard there was someone in NH or VT I believe and heard of someone in Milwaukee that rebuilds them.?

Mine was all dried out. ?My bike has about 40,000.?

David?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 17:33, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

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Here’s some links I found that was very helpful for the disassembly.?





These should help.?

D


On Jun 15, 2021, at 18:22, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Hi Dave,

What did you use for lube?

Ted

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:01:18 PM EDT, DAVID LEMAIRE via groups.io <dslemaire@...> wrote:


I had the same with my 76 R90/6 with the tach. ?Erratic and noisy.?

I took it apart and greased it and also did the speedometer. ? All working great. ?I found some photos online and could look for the links.?

I’m in CT. ?I heard there was someone in NH or VT I believe and heard of someone in Milwaukee that rebuilds them.?

Mine was all dried out. ?My bike has about 40,000.?

David?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 17:33, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted
 

David,

That's some good info.

Thanks

Ted

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 02:45:07 PM EDT, DAVID LEMAIRE via groups.io <dslemaire@...> wrote:


Here’s some links I found that was very helpful for the disassembly.?





These should help.?

D


On Jun 15, 2021, at 18:22, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

?
Hi Dave,

What did you use for lube?

Ted

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 06:01:18 PM EDT, DAVID LEMAIRE via groups.io <dslemaire@...> wrote:


I had the same with my 76 R90/6 with the tach. ?Erratic and noisy.?

I took it apart and greased it and also did the speedometer. ? All working great. ?I found some photos online and could look for the links.?

I’m in CT. ?I heard there was someone in NH or VT I believe and heard of someone in Milwaukee that rebuilds them.?

Mine was all dried out. ?My bike has about 40,000.?

David?


On Jun 15, 2021, at 17:33, OLD BMWS via groups.io <oldbmws@...> wrote:

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Last weekend I took my 1975 R90/S on a short 400-mile R.T. trip to Maine. After the trip, my bike only has 8,100 miles on it. ?On my return trip, the speedometer started to make lots of funny noises. The odometer appears to be working properly buy speedometer readings became wildly inaccurate. While I’m having the speedo overhauled, I think it will be best to service the tachometer too. Can anyone recommend a good speedometer overhaul shop?

Ted

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