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Need 1983 Maxim 750 tach

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by 68vistacruiser, Dec 4, 2021.

  1. 68vistacruiser

    68vistacruiser New Member

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    Mine looks nice and pretty, still a bright red redline, but even after a cleaning the needle doesn't move much. I hope someone out there has one that works that they would part with. Has anyone ever pulled the needle and faceplate off one successfully? I ask this in case the replacement is sun faded.
     
    68vistacruiser, Dec 4, 2021
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    83 tach is the same as 650 maxim
    I have a few of them if you can’t find one local
     
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    No experience with pulling the needle but I have read on this site several instances of destroying the tach trying.

    Here is a nice repair How-To - not sure if it's applicable to your bike though:

    https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/speedo-and-tach-dissection-with-pics.15303/

    I think there is a caution about the faceplates in there, but just be aware the paint used is very easily damaged - even isopropyl alcohol will strip the paint right off.

    Post a picture of the internals I may be able to suggest a way to check just the meter movement.
     
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