speedo cable hookup
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just wondering if anyone could post a quick how to on installing my speedo cable on my 69 xlh. i am waiting for my repair manual to come in the mail, and of course the speedo cable got herebefore it did. this is the mechanical speedo cable that runs into the transmission, not the wheel.
thanks!!
-wes
thanks!!
-wes
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RE: speedo cable hookup
Wes....
Don't wait for the manual because it has very little info in it about the speedometer.
Each end of the inner cable has a square end on it. If your cable has a brass lug on one end, place this up top at the speedometer.
First.... lightly grease the cable with graphfite grease and insert into the housing.
Insert the cable into the housing putting the square end into the transmission and fasten on the nut.
Next install the upper square end into the speedo head and tighten that nut. You are set........pg
Don't wait for the manual because it has very little info in it about the speedometer.
Each end of the inner cable has a square end on it. If your cable has a brass lug on one end, place this up top at the speedometer.
First.... lightly grease the cable with graphfite grease and insert into the housing.
Insert the cable into the housing putting the square end into the transmission and fasten on the nut.
Next install the upper square end into the speedo head and tighten that nut. You are set........pg
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ahh. its that easy. i havent been home since the part was dropped at the door. i didnt realize it was going to have a lug cap on both ends. so basically it mounts the same on both ends? that makes things easy. besides for getting under the bike and cleaning all the road dirt/greasecake off of there.
and a dumb question im sure, what is graphite grease?
thanks pinion. if i ever make it to your area, im gonna buy you a dozen beverages of your choice!
and a dumb question im sure, what is graphite grease?
thanks pinion. if i ever make it to your area, im gonna buy you a dozen beverages of your choice!
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RE: speedo cable hookup
Graphite grease is what is used for speedo cables. You can get it at an auto parts.
You can also use powered graphite, which is ground up pencil lead and available in a squeeze tube, but it is messy. I'd try to get the grease. Don't use regular grease because it may work it's way up into the speedo head.
For drinks, all I need is a pot of coffee, thank you.......pg
You can also use powered graphite, which is ground up pencil lead and available in a squeeze tube, but it is messy. I'd try to get the grease. Don't use regular grease because it may work it's way up into the speedo head.
For drinks, all I need is a pot of coffee, thank you.......pg
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