GT500 gauges

[wvc]

I'm trying to restore a set of GT500 gauges for my project bike, and looking for any tips. I have them all opened up (by carefully prying open the the metal ring around the back side). Does the needle just pull off? It seems to be stuck on good, and I didn't want to damage it, trying to remove it. Also, what are the methods others have used to recondition the face plates, and the rolling numbers. These have the blue faces, but look a little faded, and the red marks are faded as well. And the white numbers on the odometer / trip meter are yellowed. I want to try and make these look like new when they're done. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[oldjapanesebikes]

Hmmmm - if it were me, then I'd give Allan a call or PM him on this board (Suzsmokeyallan) to see what he can do .... you can check this board under 'Services', or go to his web site. He did good work for me - some photos are here.

[wvc]

Thanks, but I'd like to try doing it myself if possible. They're not very complicated as far as disassembling them and cleaning them up, just looking for some tips. Surely others have restored their own gauges before. Thanks.

Doesn't Allen just do GT750 gauges anyway??