Jackpiner Speedometer Mount

[Gary Brinton]

I've found a VDO speedometer for my 72 Jackpiner.  However, I can't remember what the speedometer mount looked like.  Can anyone describe it or have a picture?
Thanks,
Gary
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[Blue_Dog]

I think it mounts on the crossbar of the handlebars with a clip type bracket.Sorry on picture.
B_D

 

[john durrill]

the 72 used the same enduro kit as the 100/125. it used a small L bracket that bolted to a rubber bushing. the bushing was mounted to the steering stem cap nut. a hose clamp held the VDO to the L bracket. we used 2 innertube rubber bands to hold the VDO tight to the cross bar.
JOhn D

 

[Gary Brinton]

Thanks, I found the parts in my Sachs stash, however the rubber mount has disinigrated.  Are they still available?  Also, how is the bezel removed from the speedo.  I can turn it but it doesn't spin off.
Gary

 

[Blue_Dog]

How is the bezel removed from the speedo?
Bad news,its rolled on around the lip of the speedo case. Don't mean to disagree with John
but I don't remember the L bracket and hose clamp with intertubes. But if he says its that way on 72's I bet it is.
I sure don't know if you can tell but the speedo on my 73 had a metal collar the attached to the rubber mounted bracket on the handlebars with two bolts on each side. You can see the metal "strap" in the picture.
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/pentonrestorationandtechgroup/vwp?.dir=/POG+Group+Album&.src=gr&.dnm=Blue_Dog+1974.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/pentonrestorationandtechgroup/lst%3f%26.dir=/POG%2bGroup%2bAlbum%26.src=gr%26.view=t
I think I have a large photo of the area you are talking about. I did order the bike as an Enduro model, so the kit may and probably was as John described.
B_D


 

[Rocket]

My 73 Jackpiner had the "L" bracket and you would have to secure it to the crossbar with inner tube rubber bands or it bounced around and destroyed itself.  Seventy-four was the 1st year that I saw the aluminum mounts on the crossbar, but that doesn't mean they didn't use them in 73.  All Penton's are different!!
Rocket

 

[Bob]

quote:
Don't mean to disagree with John
but I don't remember the L bracket and hose clamp with intertubes. But if he says its that way on 72's I bet it is.
 

John's right. An L bracket mounted on top of a rubber bushing ( like exhaust bushings ) and a metal spacer.
The other mount which mounts to the crossbar is the Highpoint aftermarket mount I believe.
I have the original 72 mount and could post a picture if there's interest. Might take me a day or so.

Bob



Edited by - Bob on 08/30/2003  6:23:03 PM

Edited by - Bob on 08/30/2003  6:23:39 PM

[Blue_Dog]

Did anyone look at the picture and click to enlarge it. Its pretty obvious that it is like I described.
B_D

 

[Bob]

quote:
Did anyone look at the picture and click to enlarge it. Its pretty obvious that it is like I described.

Yahoo's photo area will not let you view the photo at full resolution.
 Put it in the area called "Files" and we'll be able to see it better.
 I have the Highpoint backet too if anyone needs a photo.

Edited by - Bob on 08/30/2003  9:01:42 PM

[Bob]

quote:
the rubber mount has disinigrated. Are they still available?.

You can get them at either Graingers or McMaster-Carr.
They are the same as the exhaust mounts.

Both companies have large websites.


 

[Larry Perkins]

Gary

To get the speedo to turn or reset you have to pull out on the knob and then turn.  You might know this but I thought I would add it just in case.

 

[Gary Brinton]

Thanks Bob,
I have a couple of those isolators and they worked just fine.
Gary