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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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I need to change the spedo cable on my 1979fxs, Do I need to remove the front wheel and spedo drive to do this. I only need the cable, not the disk on the front axle. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Just remove the cable from the instrument, and unscrew the housing from the speedo drive.
 
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