VINTAGE HURET ALL-BLACK ROUND CASE BICYCLE BIKE SPEEDOMETER SPEEDO HEAD, SHROUD

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Th is is a very nice, relatively rare example of one of the most elaborate bike speedometer designs that Huret ever made for themselves: a round design with a dual-scale dial, stamped gold numbering, chrome trim, a black crinkle-finish texture coating, and an optional, removable black rubber lens shroud. A barely-legible datestamp on the upper right of the back case shows that it was made on the 12th week of 1980.This design was mostly found on mopeds, but this example is configured for a bicycle. It is actually the same unit as that of the Schwinn Approved speedometer 08 430 or the Sting-Ray speedometer 08 431 (complete with the same mounting bracket), but this version was made by Huret for their own brand, with a unique black dial and pointer design, plus an optional black rubber lens shroud. When originally found, it had seized up after 36 years, but it has now had a full cleaning and rebuild, and is in full working order. It's compatible with the same drive hubs and drive cables used on all the other Huret-made Schwinn Approved or Sting-Ray speedometers. (See my other auctions for some examples of those.)Without the rubber lens shroud installed, the speedometer head is about 2¼" in diameter and 1½" deep (plus the drive cable connection in back). Add the black rubber hood, and it's about 2¾" in diameter and 2" deep. It has a polished chrome rim, glass face, and painted steel housing, with white numbers on the inner scale (KMH), stamped gold numbers on the outer scale (MPH), and a black dial with red pointer. (The black lens shroud is a really tight fit, and installs from the back with the mounting bracket removed, so you should probably decide at installation time if you want to use it or not.)All chrome parts were polished and waxed while it was disassembled, and the glass was cleaned on both sides. The black textured crinkle finish was showing some wear and chipping, so I gave it a light respray of the correct semigloss black shade. The handlebar mounting clamp is the same chrome steel piece used in the Schwinn speedometer sets, and this speedo head is compatible with all the same drive cables and drive hubs found in the kits that Huret made for Schwinn. Schwinn. There is no accumulated mileage; it's just passing 0000. 1 .This auction includes:Huret Speedometer Head (Completely rebuilt, bench-tested, zero miles) Collar Nut Handlebar Mounting Bracket with carriage bolt and nutNOTES:Drive cable and drive hub are not included. See my other auctions for some examples. This Huret speedo head fits any bicycle; the correct reading is determined by the Schwinn or Huret drive hub (sold separately), which should be stamped with the correct front wheel size for your bike. Free Shipping applies to domestic (U.S.) First Class mail only. Please see the Shipping and Payments tab for other shipping rates, including International. This auction includes only what is shown in the photos here. If you do not see it in the photos, it is not included! Please be sure you know the Shipping costs to your country before bidding. See the Shipping and Handling section of this listing for all rates, including international Shipping charges. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. You will need to pay these charges to your post office. (They are not charges from me.) These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Sorry, we do not understate package value, or mark it as a Gift.See my other auctions for more vintage items! Combined shipping is available on all items ending on the same night.Please do not copy any part of this listing without permission. read more

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