Gauge face plate for 83 VR

[mlew]

Does anyone know if a new or reproduction gauge face plate is available for a 83 VR? I had mine apart the other day to oil the speedometer and tried to clean the face and wipped the numbers off. They were white but now they are faded yellow and smeared.

[bkuhr]

yes, here is an overlay option

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63342&highlight=gauge+color

 

I am also working on a simular option, waiting for vinyl label material to come in to print with my laser color printer. Will see how it works.

 

Been thinking to either completely replace faceplate with new plexiglass, or wipe existing faceplate completely off front and back, then apply vinyl label. My blue back lighting should show up very well thru the vinyl.

[mlew]

I'll have to call them tomorow and see if they can make a set in black. I like the original look. Your dash turned out nice, I want to keep the 83 gauge plate because the numbers are larger and easier for me to see. I have a temporary speedo from a 86 in there now but I have problems seeing the numbers. Yours looked good before the white face, I wish I had those on mine.

[bkuhr]

It was reddevelmedic that worked it out with that company, but note, the pattern they have on file is for '86 venture, 5mph off '83 venture speedo.