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I own a sv650s k4. i want to remove the spedo to change the lamps. Ive bought one of those coulor changing thingys, instead of orange it will be red and blue. Can anyone give me a few pointers on the best way to this. Cheers

Re: Removing clocks

I'll give WRCSixtythree a shout. he did it on his old SV a while back.
I'm sure he help.

Re: Removing clocks

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Originally Posted by Richie (Post 1289812)

I'll give WRCSixtythree a shout. he did it on his old SV a while back.
I'm sure he help.

I did indeed... I'm just in the middle of finishing off proof-reading a document for work at the moment, but I'll post some tips later on or possibly early tomorrow morning!

Re: Removing clocks

Right, sorry I've been a bit late on this... been off work sick today, not able to get away from the loo for two reasons which i won't go into. :smt078erm... and... the other.

Anyway... I think I've posted some tips about this before... Ah, yes

In another thread I wrote:
"The blue dash conversion is easy if you're good at soldering, and I'd say you do have to be good at it, it's a damn fiddly job even then, although it isn't difficult!

In fact, removing the original amber LEDs is more difficult than fitting the replacement blue ones, as they tend to break up when the soldering iron heat is applied.

Top tips are that a solder sucker and solder braid will make your life easier, a lowish wattage or adjustable output iron with a needlepoint tip is an essential, and one, just one pint of beer to steady your hand is also a great help :wink:"

That's about all there is to say really. Buy yourself some decent tweezers (preferably surgeons' locking types are better) to hold the new LEDs steady when fitting. Get a well lit area to do it in, and use an antistatic mat under your work area to make sure your clocks live on.

Dismantling the clocks isn't difficult, just be careful, and follow the instructions that'll come with the kit - the use of two spoons to remove the speedo needle is recommended, but I found a pair of those kiddie's scissors with the round ends was best.

Apart from that, good luck with it. If you're anywhere near Sunderland I'd be happy to give you a hand for beer tokens.

Re: Removing clocks

Thanks ill give it a go this week end and let you know how i go one. Thanks for the advice. WISH ME LUCK, might be on ebay looking for some new clocks if it goes tits up!!