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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: weedahoe on February 08, 2013, 05:14:38 PM

Title: Need help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: weedahoe on February 08, 2013, 05:14:38 PM
Took the bike out earlier and somehow broke the tip of the speedo cable off at the back of the speedo. Ebay only has Motion Pro from 89-00. Are they the same for newer years or not? Anyone else know where to get one from?
Title: Re: Ned help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: mustangGT90210 on February 08, 2013, 05:23:47 PM
I think it's same part. Post up some pictures of what you're talking about and what everything looks like where it mounts to the hub and the gauge. I've replaced my cable before on my '93 so I'll be able to tell you if your cable is the same one as mine
Title: Re: Ned help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: adidasguy on February 08, 2013, 05:26:33 PM
All are the same. Motion pro is good. Cables are shipped dry. Lube it before using. (I buy Motionpro stuff so they are adidasguy approved)

Too bad you aren't in West Seattle. (I don't need to say why - you know why)


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Title: Re: Ned help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: weedahoe on February 08, 2013, 05:36:12 PM
Thanks Addidas. I would have thought they to be the same but didnt want to find out the hard way. What are they lubed with?
Title: Re: Need help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: PatheticPuma on February 08, 2013, 05:59:52 PM
I dont know if its "proper" but I lubed the speedo cable on my NH with throttle cable lube.
Title: Re: Need help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: weedahoe on February 08, 2013, 08:13:35 PM
Gotcha. That makes sense
Title: Re: Need help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: gsJack on February 10, 2013, 11:10:09 AM
I'm sure it's not "proper" but I have a can of universal cup grease for wheel brgs and chassis use and most anything else except brakes that need high temp greases.  I've used it for years on my Honda and Susuki speedo cables with no problem and I ride in temps down to 20F.  The only thing that doesn't work is a dry cable, jumps all over.   :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Need help sourcing speedo cable
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2013, 11:20:23 AM
Start a new thread "What kind of oil should I use in my speedo cable?"

We need another oil  thread  :flipoff: