Poll
Question:
Has your speedometer cable ever snapped?
Option 1: Yes
Option 2: No
Option 3: Many Times
Was riding last week and looked down to check my speed and was supprised. Nothing. Took the bike home and started tearing things apart only to find my speedo cable had snapped in two. Has this ever happened to you? It took about a week for a new one to come in, and I really don't like cruisin the highway at unknown speeds. Police officer that pulled me over didn't like it either, so if this is a common occurance, I'd be better off ordering another one soon to keep as a back up.
Mine has never snapped but it has come unscrewed about 3 times and was dragging on the road for 50 miles onetime.
I'm so familiar with my RPM's in a given gear that it wouldn't really be a problem.
-Turd.
GPS is your friend. :cheers:
Jim
It seems to be a problem if the cable is not lubed correctly. Mine has never snapped.. it has come unscrewed once. My tach cable has come unscrewed 3 times. The screws in my head have always been loose.
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 03, 2006, 09:57:32 PM
The screws in my head have always been loose.
Now
THAT I can vouch for.
-Turd.
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on November 03, 2006, 10:04:23 PM
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 03, 2006, 09:57:32 PM
The screws in my head have always been loose.
Now THAT I can vouch for.
-Turd.
Bahahahah...
I'll get you for that:laugh: :laugh:
A turn or two of PTFE tape on the threaded bosses will prevent speedo/tacho cable bezels from loosening off.
Is that the kind of tape you use for pipes an such??
Yeah....thin and white, used for sealing pipe threads.