Changing Color of the Meter ?

[Fz6Sa]

If Yamaha used the same glue on the meter as they did on the headlight unit, - a bit of heat would soften the glue enough to pull it apart.
Just a thought ...

 

[scoobydrvr]

If Yamaha used the same glue on the meter as they did on the headlight unit, - a bit of heat would soften the glue enough to pull it apart.
Just a thought ...

All of this dealing with glue has me nervous. What did you split the headlight for?

 

[Fz6Sa]

All of this dealing with glue has me nervous. What did you split the headlight for?

+42 on the glue thing.
I did not take my headlight unit apart, - but there is a thread on it, where instructions are given, - including pre and post baking the unit in the oven to soften the glue.

 

[Boneman]

I don't think you want to be sticking an electronic component with an LCD screen into an oven..even at a low tempature.

Headlight housing is essentually just an empty plastic shell where the glue melts long beofre the plastic does.

I would try the acetone trick first, but I don't think it will work. You could try more directed heat using a heat gun and gently pry it apart, but then you risk warping the plastic which will make it next to impossible to re-seal it. As a last resort, cut it open very carfully using Dremel rotary tool or a small hack or coping saw.

Might want to price out how much a replacement spedo unit goes for in case the worst happens.

Heck, it might be worth an email to Yamaha asking for their input or any info on if it can come apart?

 

[scoobydrvr]

Heck, it might be worth an email to Yamaha asking for their input or any info on if it can come apart?

Good idea! Any advice on how to contact them?

 

[neonking2]

a gauge costs 450 pound

 

[Wavex]

Cali_Rider had tried to open the '06 speedo without success. No way to do it without braking it apparently.

 

[Boneman]

Well that sucks...

 

[scoobydrvr]

Well that sucks...

+1 Bad Yamaha... :spank: