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<blockquote data-quote="ehoe" data-source="post: 48748" data-attributes="member: 141"><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>I have another problem with my rev meter... usually just after I start my babe, the rev needle has a "sticky" problem. It wud not move in relation to the engine speed and might stick at a certain reading. But once everything warms up, it works ok. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Per Bai Yee, I wud need to dismantle my instrument panel and oil the back of dial... (cud be a tedious job). Have not done that yet though. Will only do that once the rev meter goes konk... </strong></p></blockquote><p>By right I think the meters do not need any 'oiling' thruout its lifespan but I may be wrong. Anyway removing the cluster is a simple job and for your case since you want to try to lube the meter, you will need to remove the front panel of the cluster as well. I think there are something like 6 screws you need to remove to take out the front panel.</p><p></p><p>Just a word of caution, becareful once you have removed the front panel of the cluster as all the meters are exposed now and that includes the fragile needles (dial needles). I have seen people accidentally snap off the dial needles!!. Once u snap those off by breaking the tiny little shaft on the motor then you'll have to replace the entire meter. So take extra care yah.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="ehoe, post: 48748, member: 141"] [b] I have another problem with my rev meter... usually just after I start my babe, the rev needle has a "sticky" problem. It wud not move in relation to the engine speed and might stick at a certain reading. But once everything warms up, it works ok. Per Bai Yee, I wud need to dismantle my instrument panel and oil the back of dial... (cud be a tedious job). Have not done that yet though. Will only do that once the rev meter goes konk... [/b][/quote] By right I think the meters do not need any 'oiling' thruout its lifespan but I may be wrong. Anyway removing the cluster is a simple job and for your case since you want to try to lube the meter, you will need to remove the front panel of the cluster as well. I think there are something like 6 screws you need to remove to take out the front panel. Just a word of caution, becareful once you have removed the front panel of the cluster as all the meters are exposed now and that includes the fragile needles (dial needles). I have seen people accidentally snap off the dial needles!!. Once u snap those off by breaking the tiny little shaft on the motor then you'll have to replace the entire meter. So take extra care yah. [/QUOTE]
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