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Dutch74
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey all!
My speedometer is no longer reading anything, I think the cable is broken inside. I'm not finding a good replacement, it seems about 36" long. Has anyone replaced this before or know which one to order? Looks like maybe some type of tiny set screw holds the lower portion?
1998 Buell White Lightning S1

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Ocbueller
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The cable housing just unscrews at the front axle hub the same way it attaches to the speedometer. The inner cable then just slides out of the housing. Back in the day the local speed shop or auto parts store could custom make a speedo cable or tach cable. These days that might be hard to find. Once removed a good measurement ought to get you a match from J & P Cycles or some such.
SteveH
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