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Really sorry to hear this man. Absolute bastards out there.
I don't know about you but I always found the OEM dials a bit too big and a bit too angled. If I ever got them damaged I'd be looking to replace with an improved set, something like this:
They look solid and while they're not identical to oem I think it's an improvement.
Some arsehole did a hit and run on my bike while it was parked last month. The only thing that's really made it bearable is being able to upgrade the bits I wanted to and have it come back looking nicer. Worth bearing in mind.
ReekBlefs-
I don't mind them, but I do know what you mean. The Scrambler has a smaller headlight so it makes it more noticeable.
If the bracket is fucked then I was thinking about buying a flat one as the price is the same - not sure if it will make it less readable though.
The clocks you linked look good. I often too and fro between aftermarket stuff. Most is very well made, but sometimes it looks a bit... too aftermarket. For eg I added a clutch cable gaiter thingy, and toyed with an end cover, but they all just looked to "add-on", if that makes sense?
hugo7
After some advice.
Luckily the damage to my bike was pretty minor and all cosmetic (albeit still close to a grand to return to factory spec). However, I can work around most of it and things like the footpegs barely notice.
The biggest pain in the arse is the speedo. I’ll try and get some better photos up. It works, but the damage seems to be:
The options as I see it are:
a. Replace whole clock with OEM - The downside is cost and having a different mileage
b. Repair - At the moment buying KPM clock and disassembling seems cheapest. +£70 to have just a bezel machined in stainless vs £69 for a complete clock off ebay.
c. Aftermarket / custom - The downside is that the bike ceases to be OEM, and could look naff/cost more. Although this does look pretty cool:
What are peoples gut feelings / thoughts? I’m especially interested as using a KPM for parts only just occurred to me – I was originally looking at it as just a cheaper route to get a clock.
Cheers.
edit: also does anyone know if "idiot lights" are a legal requirement>?