sanlot17 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I just put a new speedo assy on...Now I get a reading but the speedo dont read right? Sometimes it acts like its going to work then it drops down and i dont think it reads accurate at all! I unsheethed the cable and lubed it and still sucks! I see the cable is moving when I rotate the tire when I have the other end off...Any help would be great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) New speedo cable also? What you describe sounds like the cable spinning without turning the speedo assy. One or the other or both is worn or perhaps the inner cable isn't long enough. Usually happens where the cable attaches to the speedo.Can you pull the cable out of the cable sheath and inspect it? Even a tiny bit of frayed cable will cause low or wobbly speed readings.edit: which means that both ends of the cable have to be screwed on all the way. Sounds basic, but down at the wheel, dirt and grit can stop it from screwing on all the way. Some bikes are touchy about the cable having to be on all the way. Dunno what else to think of. Edited March 12, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanlot17 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 its not a new cable...i checked the cable wire and looks good? maybe i should just get a new one...i don know..thanks bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansz400 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 My dr650 did that this winter the plastic gear on the wheel that runs the cable was worn out. It would still turn the cable but not all the time. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yeah prob the gear on either end or the cable ends are worn so it's just slipping would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 My dr650 did that this winter the plastic gear on the wheel that runs the cable was worn out. It would still turn the cable but not all the time. AlanPlastic? yup, better look there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 i def thought something else when i read "speedo dont work right" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanlot17 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 My dr650 did that this winter the plastic gear on the wheel that runs the cable was worn out. It would still turn the cable but not all the time. Alan Yeh thats what I just replaced...The speedo box assy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yeh thats what I just replaced...The speedo box assy...Something in there is your problem then. Either the plastic gear or further into the speedometer itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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