Disassembling speedo, changing faceplate, KZ 1000

Hey everyone, I could really need some help here. I disassembled my speedo, removed the pointer needle, changed the faceplate, but don't get the needle back in there. It looks like as if there is a tiny clip on the square opening the needle gets pushed in. I would appreciate any advice help, thanks!

You broke the pin. It's the size of a human hair! I've posted looking for another speedo because I JUST did the same thing!! The only way I've found to easily install the face decals is to slit them and then work them over the needle. As far as replacing the dials, it can be done. However, I've broken as many as I've removed in one piece. You'll need a replacement speedo. Good luck, man.

Hey, I almost can't believe it. Faceplates are being sold on ebay, how are people mounting them with out taking the needle out?

These guys have a good description on their site, but don't show what I need to know.
zresto.com/

I attach a pic of the needle being out, I don't think anything broke off there.

I've never opened up a speedo, but looking at the pictures from zresto it does kind of look like you may have an issue.

Specifically, this picture seems to show the needle-shaft poking up out of the main assembly, where as the picture you posted shows what looks like this same shaft stuck into the needle body itself.



Also from your picture, it looks like this shaft presses into the brass looking tube attached to the underside of the needle. I can't see any other way the needle assembly you show could connect to the assembly shown in the zresto photo. (unless you pull your bit of shaft out and set it aside).

dohc, I think (fear) you are right. That's exactly what it looks like to me...

The only good thing is that the broken needle is from a not working speedo where I only needed the class from and I thought I'd practice to get the needle off and on. So I think when I attack the real one now, I will need to hold that needle shaft with needle nose pliers and carefully pull the needle up. Or maybe leave it alone and live with what I have.....

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anotherZ wrote: I will need to hold that needle shaft with needle nose pliers and carefully pull the needle up..

You might want to try to find something like this watch hand puller:


This type of puller pushes against the dial face to evenly lever up the watch hand (or needle in your case). Since the disk at the center of the needle is pretty wide relative to most watch hands, this exact tool may not work. But you may be able to find something similar.

Or maybe a pair of levers like this:

not a bad idea!

Some guys use a pair of spoons to carefully pry off the needle. That's how it was done in the following topic. I like his paint choices: Krylon colormaster clear for the faces & fluorescent orange for the needles.

1979 Kz1000 st Shaft Tach and Speedo Makeover

Sounds like a plan. Planning on doing it this weekend and I'll let you know. Thx everyone for your input!

Look familiar? You can see the broken pin. I broke it and I've done a dozen or so. Don't feel bad.

Thanks, makes me feel better

anotherZ wrote: Sounds like a plan. Planning on doing it this weekend and I'll let you know. Thx everyone for your input!

It might be better to get ahold of Zresto and see if they will do your speedo first. I sent my Tac and speedo in to them and am pleased with the results. Red line on the TAC is no longer pink. Glass is new. Gages checked for accuracy. Plus they look new.