SMITHS Speedometer Gauge Repair, SMITHS Tachometer Gauge Repair, SMITHS Chronometric Gauge Repair, SMITHS Magnetic Gauge Repair. Over 1000 Smiths instrument cores for motorcycles in stock.
SMITHS & JAEGER Motorcycle Instruments Repaired or Full Restoration.
Motorcycle Instrument Cores Purchased. Chrono Repair, Magnetic Repair.
We are only equipped to repair motorcycle instruments.
SMITHS instruments were the best. Don't settle for a reproduction which could actually decrease the value of your investment.
We can repair or restore your SMITHS Chronometric or SMITHS Magnetic motorcycle instrument to new appearance and
proper working condition. We provide top quality workmanship.
Our restorations and repairs of SMITHS Speedometers and SMITHS Tachometers and are backed by a one year limited warranty.
Instruments are calibrated to function as they should. Custom calibration is available to both chrono and magnetic instruments.
We service both SMITHS magnetic instruments and SMITHS chronometric instruments.
At VBC we have the SMITHS factory tooling,extensiveNOSparts inventory and factory technical manuals that originated
from SMITHS International North America. We have 2 original SMITHS bezel presses.
Odometers can be left with original mileage or returned to zero.
We use your original instrument face when possible and have hundreds of both NOS and used faces as well as quality reproductions.
JAEGER Speedo's and JAEGER Tach's also repaired.
Chronometric instruments are found on motorcycles up until 1962-63. From 1964 onwards most SMITHS instruments were magnetic.
Professionally restored instruments can add both value and visual appeal to your motorcycle.
Properly functioning instruments contribute to the safe operation of your motorcycle.
When choosing a restorer it is important to ask them if they have parts. Anyone whom says parts are not available or they make their own should be avoided. At VBC we have the parts to repair your Smiths gauge properly.
SMITHS Magnetic Instrument Restoration, $275 exchange plus postage. 10% discount on a pair.
SMITHS Chronometric Instrument Restoration, $465 exchange plus postage.
Return postage calculated on individual basis.
Restoration prices are for full restoration. NO extra costs for replacement parts.
Restoration includes the movement overhauled and calibrated. All repairs and parts included in price.
Refinished canister inside and out, new glass, bezel and seals.
New rubber isolation mounts and trip meter decal (magnetic instruments).
Mileage counter wheels refinished or replaced.
New trip meter stem (all speedometers) and new bulb holder on chronometric instruments.
Face and pointer are refinished or replaced. New case nuts and screws.
Cases are painted with an automotive paint for a concours finish.
Exchange Instruments must be salvageable (no dents in case, rust through etc.) and reasonably complete. Broken or missing pointer and missing under glass trim ring will occur a nominal charge. Condition of glass, face or bezel does not matter.
Exchange unit does not need to be a match for the instrument you require but must be magnetic for magnetic or chronometric for chronometric.
Custom calibration available.
Smiths Instrument repair quoted on an individual basis.
Repair costs are typically about 80% of full restoration cost. (i.e. $200 magnetic, $385 chronometric).
Repairs typically consist of cleaning, repairing, lubricating and calibrating your instrument.
On magnetic instruments, new glass, bezel, seals, trip meter decal, and rubber isolation mounts are used.
Case, pointer and face refinishing is NOT included.
Turn around is typically less than a week.
ALL instruments are repairable. Prices quoted accordingly.
We can replace The chrome bezel, glass Seals and inner ring on VDO speedometers for the BMW R50-R69. Cost $100
We can replace The chrome bezel, glass Seals on Veglia speedometers. Cost $100
We can match your motorcycle to the exact instrument it was meant to have.
Vintage British cables produces the highest quality restorations of classic smiths instruments . The only instruments I will use on my restorations are those restored by Vintage British cables, I won't put a substandard component on the bikes I build. Andy's services are thorough, thoughtful and participatory. Andy asks questions and engages you to verify he is providing you with precisely what you need. The cables provided by Vintage British cables are seconded to none. The all-important dimension of protrusion is spot on and the overall cable is simply the best in its construction. The pricing of the cables and instrument restorations is excellent. I use Vintage British cables services and products with confidence.
Anthony Nicholson,
Union Jack Cycle LTD
RE 8 Instruments:
It is rare
that I pay anyone to do something for me! I am hard to please and am
usually disappointed. I’ve been telling myself all day waiting to pick up
the box to just be happy with what I get from you and move on. Well, I am
elated with what you did! They are beautifully restored! Thank you, and
feel free to quote me! G.M.
The speedometer and cable arrived today. I
installed both immediately and am elated to report that the kit works perfectly
-- and the clock looks as new, too! C.R.
The instruments arrived
today. They are PERFECT, absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much. D.V.
Items arrived safe and sound and all I can say is "Wow"! B.R.
Superlative craftsmanship!
Very pleased with the look and finish. Thank you very much for a job well done.
W.E.
The
package arrived safe and sound. It looks beautiful! Now I'm going
to have to paint the bike. :} Thank
you very much!! M.T.
I received the package on Wednesday. You’ve done a superb job on
the restoration. It is absolutely stunning. G.H.
I received the gauges today. Best XXX bucks i've
spent in a long time. They look great., thanks again. D.G.
Received both instruments
today...... they look excellent. G.T.
I received this morning the tacho…Everything in this deal was absolutely
perfect !!! And the tacho is incredibly beautiful !!! P.F.
Beautiful : Thanks for the great job and
wonderful service. P.B.
The tachometer has
arrived. It is beautiful. J.M.
SMITHS Speedometers for Sale, SMITHS Tachometers for Sale.
These are fully restored inside and out and come with a limited 1 year warranty.
We have SMITHS magnetic instruments for motorcycles for sale at a cost of $340.
We have SMITHS chronometric instruments for motorcycles for sale for a cost of $820.
Chronometric cores are becoming a rare commodity. Anti clockwise add $100.
We have approximately 1000 cores in stock but very few anticlockwise.
SMITHS "D" shape restored speedometers also available for sale for a cost of $650.
RSM2001/02 NOS SMITHS Tachometer
60 mm, 12,000 RPM, 4-1 Ratio
71-72, 25SS Blazer, 25T Blazer, Trail, Bandit.
$250
We purchase SMITHS Magnetic Instrument cores and SMITHS Chronometric Instrument cores for motorcycles.
We accept credit cards through PayPal or by phone.
GST added to sales within Canada.
We are the SMITHS motorcycle instrument repair center for all Canadian dealers of vintage British motorcycle parts.
Smiths Instrument Parts for Sale
We have available for sale:
- Chronometric bezels (Plain, Flanged and Triumph Nacelle).
- Trip meter stems (magnetic and chrono).
- Chrono and Magnetic bulb holders (c/w bulb).
- Trip meter decals (magnetic speedometers).
- Small 60mm Speedo/Tacho Bracket, H4023, 97-4023.
- Large 80mm Speedo/Tacho Bracket, OIF 97-4026 UK made.
- Small 60mm Speedo/Tacho Binnacle Cup, OIF, 60-2596 UK made.
- Large 80mm Speedo/Tacho Binnacle Cup, OIF, 60-2600 UK made.
We do not sell any other parts.
Warranty
Ourwork is covered by a one year limited warranty.
If the instrument fails during this time, return it to us and will make it right.
Warranty excludes accident damage, tampering and damage caused by excessive cable length.
From an original SMITHS service bulletin.
Smiths Original
Equipment for Motorcycles
The following is for
the benefit of partskeepers and mechanics engaged in service work:-
1. Tachometers and
Speedometers
The principle on
which these instruments operate is as follows:-
A cam shaft is driven
by a friction clutch via the main instrument drive shaft.
Attached to the cam
shaft is an escapement (as used in watches) which ensures that at all speeds at
which the instrument is designed to operate, the speed of the cam shaft is constant.
The pointer spindle is linked to the cam shaft by what is known as an
integrator wheel, and a series of delicate cams and rocker arms, with the
result that the pointer takes up a position
corresponding to the number of
revolutions the drive shaft has made during a pre-determined period. It is this
principle which causes the pointer to operate in a series of steps and it must
be
appreciated that this apparently "jerky" motion is a vital
characteristic of the chronometric instrument. Incidentally, this principle is
one that gives the highest possible degree of accuracy
and reliability. Bearing
these points in mind, it will readily be appreciated that this type of unit
should only be repaired by highly qualified mechanics, hence we cannot too
strongly urge how
important it is, in order to ensure customer satisfaction,
that these units, should not be entrusted to anyone but ourselves for repair.
2. Flexible Drives
Our flexible drives are made to the high standard of accuracy required by our
instruments, and we must emphasis that no flex comparable (in diameter, in
particular) is available in this
market, except form this Plant. Fitting a
spurious inner flex can easily ruin the instrument.
GST added to sales within Canada.
We ship next business day.
We accept Major Credit Cards through Paypal and by phone.
