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| posted on November 7th, 2011 at 02:59 PM |
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Speedo Problems!
Speedo Problems!
Okay so I took the beast for a nice drive down to Phillip Island in the sun on Saturday.
On the way back the speedo was just flying up and down on the freeway, bouncing left to right. As soon as I stopped the speedo ceased it's life and
now isn't working.
A couple of questions:
Before I go out and buy a new one, is there anything I should check first?
Secondly I have seen a lot of speedos for sale without the fuel gauge, is it an easy job to put my gauge in the new one?
As usual a big thank you in advance for all your help!! 
...1971 - 1302 - My main lady in life!
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| posted on November 7th, 2011 at 03:35 PM |
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Remove the cable and see if it has broken.
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DylanTheDubber
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| posted on November 7th, 2011 at 03:45 PM |
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is the speedo 90 mph or 100mph?
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dannyarmstrong
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| posted on November 7th, 2011 at 03:45 PM |
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90 MPH
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| posted on November 7th, 2011 at 04:36 PM |
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slip the L/H grease cap off and check the cable.
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68AutoBug
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by dannyarmstrong
Speedo Problems!
Okay so I took the beast for a nice drive down to Phillip Island in the sun on Saturday.
On the way back the speedo was just flying up and down on the freeway, bouncing left to right. As soon as I stopped the speedo ceased it's life and
now isn't working.
A couple of questions:
Before I go out and buy a new one, is there anything I should check first?
Secondly I have seen a lot of speedos for sale without the fuel gauge, is it an easy job to put my gauge in the new one?
As usual a big thank you in advance for all your help!!
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Yes, its quite simple to remove and replace the fuel gauge
just be careful of the needle... BUT...
the speedo cable normally snaps a few strands at a time before completely breaking off...
that is why the cable swings all over the place...
cables are quite cheap... and easy to fit...
speedos don't usually give trouble,,, its usually the cable...
LEE
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| posted on November 9th, 2011 at 02:12 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 68AutoBug
| Quote: | Originally
posted by dannyarmstrong
Speedo Problems!
Okay so I took the beast for a nice drive down to Phillip Island in the sun on Saturday.
On the way back the speedo was just flying up and down on the freeway, bouncing left to right. As soon as I stopped the speedo ceased it's life and
now isn't working.
A couple of questions:
Before I go out and buy a new one, is there anything I should check first?
Secondly I have seen a lot of speedos for sale without the fuel gauge, is it an easy job to put my gauge in the new one?
As usual a big thank you in advance for all your help!!
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Yes, its quite simple to remove and replace the fuel gauge
just be careful of the needle... BUT...
the speedo cable normally snaps a few strands at a time before completely breaking off...
that is why the cable swings all over the place...
cables are quite cheap... and easy to fit...
speedos don't usually give trouble,,, its usually the cable...
LEE
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Lee is right you know. cable away man!
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68AutoBug
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| posted on November 9th, 2011 at 05:21 PM |
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cable part number I have is 112 957 801 German made..
don't buy one from the USA.. lol
they are very short . lol LHD
Lee
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dannyarmstrong
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| posted on November 10th, 2011 at 08:01 AM |
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Thanks for all your help, I'll be looking into it this weekend!!
...1971 - 1302 - My main lady in life!
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