CB77 gauge cluster question

sfmatt79 · Post by **sfmatt79** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:10 pm

I've got a late model CB77 '69 where the gauge cluster arms both swing in the same direction.

I'd like to install a cluster from an earlier model where the arms swing in the opposite direction from each other.

Is this possible/straight forward swap?

If not, can it be done by changing a few things?

Thanks for your help for a rookie CB guy.

I have this

I want this

If I can switch I will also be shopping for the gauge cluster. Please keep your eyes peeled.

thanks again!!

email me or post here.
matthewlaw@me.com

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:32 pm

Matt

You will need the appropriate early speedo drive for the front wheel. When you turn the wheel the cable drive rotates in the same direction as the speedo needle.

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cknight · Post by **cknight** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:47 pm

You will also need a speedometer cable with the proper cable pitch (twist) for left hand rotation. The cable housings are the same. Regards, Chase

sfmatt79 · Post by **sfmatt79** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:54 pm

As I suspected.
The speedo drive on my bike now is on the right bottom side.
What does the part I need look like? Is it a different drive altogether...switch to the left side perhaps?

If you can locate a picture of what I need and or a part number that would help me.

Cheers!!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:27 pm

Matt - it looks exactly the same and fits in the same place. Only the internal gearing is different. You need to check with the seller which way the cable connection rotates.

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sfmatt79 · Post by **sfmatt79** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:50 pm

Perfect! That's what I was expecting and hoping for.

Thanks for your help!

Cheers