Re: Fixing/servicing a DOHC speedometer

Posted by sgtslag on May 16, 2012; 8:31pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Fixing-servicing-a-DOHC-speedometer-tp3891671p3997916.html

Is it necessary to remove the front axle?  It almost seems as though you could remove the speedo gear assembly without pulling the wheel.  Also, did you clean and re-grease the axle when you reassembled the front end?  I have not looked at the FSM on this topic, yet, but it seems as though it would be a good idea to re-grease the bearing, as long as you have it all apart.  Just curious.  After hearing that this mostly eliminated the bounce in your speedo needle, it seems as though I really do need to perform this maintenance.  Besides, it sounds like it will be fun to do.

You have me wondering if a similar cleaning/re-greasing could cure the tachometer of its jitters, but this would be much more complicated to achieve.  Cheers!