Hi all, been awhile but been in the "shadows".
I have a 1977 sportster with the stock speedometer/tachometer. The clear plastic lenses have gotten yellowed and hazy. I have tried the novus product and while it did help pretty well, I was wondering if anyone has had success replacing the lenses and how did it go for you? I have seen the replacement lenses at J&P and it says "just cut off the old ones and solvent weld the new on". Sounds like this may be a good opportunity for me to screw something up. So if anybody has done this please let me know what I would be in for. And if too big a hassle I will just leave well enough alone.
Regards and ride safe all,
Jim
I've done it with just ok sucess. Was a pita all the way around. I've since learned about Paramount Speedometer in Paramount, CA. (562) 634-7274. First rate service.
Lew
I also have a '77. My bike is a garage kept cherry. However, it's tach/speedo lenses are also yellowed. It tried Novus. It didn't work and I can see why....the coloring is just something on top of the lens. The whole lens has basically detoriated and yellowed completely thru from what I have seen.
I've seen those "solvent weld" kits....fancy word for glue. IMO, it looks like nothing but a good way to mess up your gauges.
I chose to leave my alone.