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06 Apr 2020 00:53 - 06 Apr 2020 08:08 #822691 by 09marty
Kz1000p Tachometer Bulb Cover? was created by 09marty
Hello,
I'm looking for replacement bulb cover( I think that's what you'd call them) for my tachometer on my 2001 kz1000p. Somehow they managed to melt. Any ideas? It is a little thing that bothers me and it seems pretty expensive to buy a replacement tachometer. See attached pic .

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06 Apr 2020 07:10 #822701 by KZQ
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Hello Marty,
Welcome to KZR!
Please try to upload the picture of your gauge again. Did you, by chance, use the back button while you were composing your post? I'm told that use of the back button confuses the forum software.
Bill

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06 Apr 2020 07:59 - 06 Apr 2020 11:09 #822709 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Kz1000p Tachometer Bulb Cover?
Do you mean the little colored lenses on the meter face or the rubber sockets that hold the bulbs?
Whatever it is, they shouldn't melt, so you may have a short or overcharging issue or something.
Police motorcycle wire harnesses are known to get hacked up by the city's vehicle service department.
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06 Apr 2020 08:09 #822710 by 09marty
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I just re-uploaded it, thanks!

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06 Apr 2020 08:11 #822712 by 09marty
Replied by 09marty on topic Kz1000p Tachometer Bulb Cover?
Im talking about the colored lenses on the meter face. I got the tachometer off ebay so who knows what could have happened. It is all correct now. Any guess on where to get some parts.

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06 Apr 2020 09:11 - 06 Apr 2020 11:10 #822716 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Kz1000p Tachometer Bulb Cover?
There aren't any parts for doing that repair. It would be easier to get a replacement tachometer. The meters aren't intended to be opened, so that job is a bit of a chore >> removing & re-installing the crimp ring is no simple matter. Having said that, I seem to recall at least one guy who came up with his own homemade color lenses, but I don't recall what he used. or it could be that he re-glued the original lenses back in place. I don't remember. doh.
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