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Tripometer knob removal

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by skrewflanders, Jan 12, 2015.

  1. skrewflanders

    skrewflanders New Member

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    Replacing the speedometer in my 82 xj750 maxim, I have the atari apart and the old speedometer out. The old one was always missing the reset knob since I've owned the bike so it's come out no problem but to get the new one in I need to pull the knob off and put it back on once the gauge is seated. I can't for the life of me figure out how to pull it off and don't want to damage the new unit.

    I've seen the write up on taking the gauge apart to clean it but it doesn't seem to cover getting the unit out of the dash :/
     
    skrewflanders, Jan 12, 2015
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  2. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Reverse thread, unscrew

    Or

    Small screw down deep inside the end of the knob
     
    hogfiddles, Jan 12, 2015
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    The Fiddles nails it again..............

    Speedometer Trip Meter Rewind Knob:

    The knurled knobs allow you to rewind the trip odometer back to the zero position. On most models, these knobs are removed by GENTLY rotating them in the opposite direction from their normal function. On the 1982 XJ750 Maxim models, there is a tiny screw that retains the knob to its internal stem.
     
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    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    schmuckaholic, Jan 13, 2015
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Schmuck, there's so very little that you miss.........
     
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    skrewflanders New Member

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    Got it all installed and working. Excellent write up BTW, shame I just now saw it haha
     
    skrewflanders, Jan 14, 2015
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