[6pack] Speedometer issue

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

Bob---Chances are good that it's the cable. First, unscrew the cable at the back of the speedo unit, and pull it all the way out. (It's probably dirty, so watch the carpet). Apply a  liberal coat of some sort of grease, like Lubriplate, and slip it back into the cable sheath. Better to not grease the last foot or so that's closer to the speedo unit, as there will be plenty that has transfered to the sheath. Be sure the cable goes all the way back into where it's driven at the tranny. The "open end" of the cable should only stick out between 5/16" to 3/8" when the cable is home.
In the event that this cable greasing didn't do the trick, the sheath itself may be worn out, and a new cable complete will be needed.

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Breazeale
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:49 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Speedometer issue

Hello all,

Avid watcher, seldom poster...    I took my 250 out for a ride today, its
been a while, nice to get back to it.    All was well except for the
speedometer, at about 35 mph, it would start "whir" and make all kind of
noise and bounce up and down between 70-90 mph.   Once I slowed down to
under 35 again it would quiet down and behave normal.    This would continue
anytime the speed was above 35.

Is this a cable lubrication issue or is it the speedometer itself finally
giving up the ghost and in need of a rebuild?

Kind regards, - Bob -
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