Rev counter needle reset

[beabert]

The dial is peeling so I took the needle off and the spindle came with it... Any idea how to get it 'zeroed' again, does crazy things now.

Thought id ask here whilst i read some info online, might get a faster response.

TY

[mister c]

When I replaced mine I got it wrong 1st time, but 2nd time lucky.
Take the needle off, start the bike, let it get up to temp & then switch it off. Put your needle back on so that it is touching the stop & that should do it.

[beabert]

Cheers, i found some additional info too.

Step 4:

Now you must remove the tachometer needle. This is best done using two teaspoons as shown pressed against the screws, to lift the needle out without damaging the face.
NOTE*** lift it a little way up first before you totally remove it then gently tease the needle up over the 0rpm stop peg and make a note where it is pointing probably about the r position next to x1000. This is the starting point because it has a damping device fitted. Now remove the needle. As for re fitting the tachometer coil assembly (is held on by the two little screws on the tachometer) I would mark the top prior to removal as it can be fitted either way up


Step 10:
Before you attach the needle again, you must re-fasten the two small screws either side of the needle. The needle can then be replaced in the position marked in step 4. Before pressing firmly into place gently lift the needle back over the 0 rpm stop peg.
This should now be back to its original setting.


Step 11:

Re-assemble the tachometer. Then re-install on the motorcycle.
When you turn on the ignition the needle will jump up to about 7k rpm then reset to zero. If not then repeat step 10 before you continue with the installation.


We'll see how i do tomorrow :D

[beabert]

Ok done it, and for future reference.

Ignition on, push in at zero was the most accurate for me.