83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

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83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

Postby Bull10x » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:19 pm

I have a 83 CB650 with a cracked control panel cover

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How do I cleanly take it apart to replace clear plastic?

Thanks

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Re: 83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

Postby Bull10x » Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:48 pm

Anyone?

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Re: 83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

Postby Mainerider » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:18 pm

Bull10x wrote:Anyone?


You have a DOHC 650, not a bike that is really discussed here much. There should be a few screws in the back of the assembly; the face comes off but unless you plan on making your own lens you are going to need to buy a used gauge head because most of the parts for this are discontinued.
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Re: 83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

Postby Volker_P » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:06 am

Welcome here! :D

But sorry, no idea. You may try at: http://nighthawk-forums.com/
Cosky's great (free) online manual: http://cosky0.tripod.com

forum links to common technical issues

If you really like this site and you would not like to see it vanish soon, have a look there: Urgent: Future of HondaCB650.com Forum

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Re: 83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

Postby GreenWolf70 » Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:31 pm

I'm new here, but I am doing the same thing with a 1984 Nighthawk with cracked glass. You will need to remove the headlight light bucket to get to the cluster, then remove the cluster. There are 2 screws in the back and another two (or 3) on the bottom and the speedo cable, so if you are meeting resistance look for another screw. There are several more screws to get the instruments out but when all the screws and the instruments are out, the front of the case should come right off. The instrument face is glass BTW with a rubber seal around it. I'm making a replacement out of Lexan to replace it. It took me a couple of hours with a small screw driver worrying the inside piece to break loose the glue (without breaking the plastic lip). Real PIA and now I am trimming the Lexan to fit where the glass went. This is not a quick or easy job.

If I knew then what I know now, I would just buy a used cluster with a good face and replace the entire front of the cluster. I think I saw one on eBay for about $36. I have a good 8 hours in this one and not close to being finished.
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Re: 83 CB650SC control panel crack, How do I take it apart?

Postby Bull10x » Sat Jul 13, 2013 4:49 pm

Cool. Thanks for the info I still need to fix it and that helps alot.

Thank you.

Doug


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