Originally Posted by
reddog3
It's not real clear which parts you have, and what you don't. You have the head, but no cable or driver?
If you are simply trying to resurrect this old speedo just so you have a speedometer, save your money and get an a "bike computor." New ones can be had for $20 or so in a "wired" model.
If you really want to restore this one for nostalgia sake, be prepared to spend some money. There used to be a couple of instrument repair shops in major metro areas who repaired and calibrated mechanical anolog instruments. Since the employment of electronics I'm not sure how many still exist, but I do know there are companies serving the street rod crowd who refurb old guages.
The cable can be duplicated by any of these instrument shops. If you can't find a driver (they are out there) one could be manufactured quite simply. Making it compatible with the head, so that speed readings would be accurate would take some experimentation. I suspect I could get the driver built and functioning in a couple hours. Imagine the cost- probably not worth it.
Reddog3, that you for your reply. You may not remember that my name denotes I own a Snyder built early 50s Rollfast. I also have a late 70s Honda fairing that is pinstriped and adorned with the Rollfast logo, large as life. Therefore, it's not a sentimental object but a part to be cleaned and fixed.
dedhed: I was unaware there were many speedometer repair shop. This shop has been repairing them since 1929! It sounds like a very good place to start!
FBinNY: Yes, it's and actually option that could have been option for this bike and with a motorcycle fairing and saddlebags I do think a Rollfast speedometer is a MUST.
I will call the Michigan shop in the morning. Hopefully I will at the least have some ideas about it.
To set you all at ease, the dial is not messed up, the glass is dirty,