Gauge removal

[1970_mgb]

I want to remove the speedo and tach on my 2000 Sportster LE to try and fix them as I have seen in posts here.
My question is how to remove the gauge. There is i think there is a threaded ring holding the gauges against the dash from the rear of the gauge but it is really tight. I can only stick my hand up through the removable cover on the underside of the hatch but not enough to get a good grip.
How have others done this?

 

[Hol890]

Maybe you can try some rubber on the inside of that oil wrench? You could also wet the nut area with soapy water to help reduce the friction..

 

[1970_mgb]

Thanks. Will try it.

 

[1970_mgb]

I think i need to disassemble the top of the front hatch to get to the gauges. Looks a little difficult with those little recessed screws 5.5 mm hex head I think. I had to order a deep 5.5 socket. Any advice?

 

[1970_mgb]

I want to remove the speedo and tach on my 2000 Sportster LE to try and fix them as I have seen in posts here.
My question is how to remove the gauge. There is i think there is a threaded ring holding the gauges against the dash from the rear of the gauge but it is really tight. I can only stick my hand up through the removable cover on the underside of the hatch but not enough to get a good grip.
How have others done this?

Just to document the outcome, I was preparing to remove and try repairing the tach but just before taking the front hatch apart i decided to re- hook it up and try it again. Suprise- it works. Assuming it was a bad connection though no corrosion evident. At least I know it's not the gauge itself.