The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Bob_Roller on June 10, 2010, 02:33:35 PM
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Someone awhile back came up with a replacement for the protective rubber button for the odometer reset button on the speedometers that had the reset on the glass face of the indicator .
I need to replace mine, and can't find a link to doing a search .
Anyone remember anything about it, I kind of thought it was Sue in Canada, but the search came back with nothing .
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Bob,
Before I removed the instrument pod from the '81 R65 and went to the Vapor, I also was missing the reset button. I found a tapered plastic cap -do not recall what it came off of- that fit the hole and kept water out. Of course, I had to hook a fingernail under it and then use a toothpick or handy twig to reset the odo. Kinda farm implement-like.
Monte
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I remember that thread!
Unfortunately cannot find it either at the moment - but possibly Justin B may have found the rubber cover? I'll try to look again later this evening.
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I think remember that a rubber dust cover that goes on a Ducati brake bleeder valve will fit. I also remember that tit was pretty expensive for a little rubber bit.
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Aha! I think that was it - I'm looking at little rubber blrake bleeder covers next
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Let us know what you settle on. The rubber cap on My speedo #2 is going. I patched it up somewhat with black silicone, but that really stiffened it and I don't expect it to last for much longer.
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I have written a PM to Bob. My solution other than the brake bleeder rubber cap is any flexible cap off a number pad for a calculator. There are replacement rubber covers my brother had. I used 'MC' or memory cancel as it seemed appropriate. Put Velcro on the bottom rim and glue a round of velcro over the button. Use a good glue with the 'stick on' velcro and a leather punch to cut out the "washer" of velcro.
I am in the process of trying to find my number pad extras but to no avail so far.
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I have weatherproof "boots" meant for push-button switches on ours. They have to be modified a bit and then I "glue" them to the speedo lens with clear RTV.
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I've got the data at home so could get it to you later this evening. I fix speedometers and have a few extra buttons on hand. They're about $10 and if you also need the retainer part, they're a bit more. It looks stock and works great.
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Thanks, send me what info you have, or post it here .