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 Linkdog 
Thor
Reg. Date : 10/02/2011
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Location : Groveland, FL., United States
Posted : 25 Jan 2024 - 14:09   Post title : Speedo needles
 
I'm sure some of you have discolored needles ( faded ) . Is there a way to re color them or even get to them?

 
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 MotorMac 
Jupiter
Reg. Date : 29/08/2010
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Location : Nor Cal, United States
Posted : 25 Jan 2024 - 17:41   Post title : Re: Speedo needles (Re: Linkdog)
 
Needles are faded and the LCD screen has darkened here, too. Mine was replaced under warranty when it failed at about 2500 miles.
Maybe if I watched the Barbie movie I could learn to like pink, but I don't think either one is gonna happen.



 

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 Leethal 
Zeus
Reg. Date : 24/01/2011
Posts : 6,404
Location :  Australia
Posted : 26 Jan 2024 - 21:39   Post title : Re: Speedo needles (Re: Linkdog)
 
An instrument repair company can do it, not sure about cost.

 
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 AZCactus 
Taranis
Reg. Date : 01/05/2013
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Posted : 31 Jan 2024 - 22:55   Post title : Re: Speedo needles (Re: Linkdog)
 
...I'd forget it and ride.

The plastic speedo cover has UV inhibitors and it sounds like the inhibitors broke down without treatment. I've used Plexus from the start, highly rated and my speedo looks new! ...something to consider in the future.



 
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