1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

I am cheap - Speedo Cable Question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by marshallnoise, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. marshallnoise

    marshallnoise Member

    Messages:
    221
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    So, I was a dumba** and my loosed speedometer cable fell to the ground while taking it for a test ride. The input/needle that goes into the cluster is the only thing missing. It threads just fine, etc.

    Anyone know about the needle portion or is this cable terminally ahem...

    Thanks!
     
    marshallnoise, Jun 13, 2011
    #1
  2. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    3,090
    Likes Received:
    241
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Apex, NC
    Don't feel bad you are not the only one who has done that, I'm gulity. Its easier to buy another cable, they are less than 20$ for a new one. I've tried to make a new inner cable, its not worth the time and effort.
     
    mlew, Jun 14, 2011
    #2
  3. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

    Messages:
    21,283
    Likes Received:
    419
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    Rural SE Michigan 60 miles N of Motown
    It's completely do-able if you find a replacement "inner" the right size. Old-school auto parts stores (like NAPA) sometimes carry replacement inner cables that are "cut-to-fit." Then you stick the end thingie on. You could take your original to an auto parts and see what they have that's close. The inner cable in my Norton is a replacement for a pre-60's GM car, bought in a Ma and Pa auto parts in rural Virginia somewhere when the original died on a road trip. I've never seen the need to re-replace it.

    That being said, it will probably cost near what a new cable costs...
     
    bigfitz52, Jun 14, 2011
    #3
  4. marshallnoise

    marshallnoise Member

    Messages:
    221
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    That's what I figured. Thanks for the information fellas. Hopefully this thread will serve as a warning and quick answer for anyone else in this position. I know Motion Pro makes some for less than $20 shipped. Can't beat that.

    I just hate throwing money after mistakes. Dumb.
     
    marshallnoise, Jun 14, 2011
    #4

Share This Page