SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum



Bikes - Talk & Issues Newsworthy and topical general biking and bike related issues. No crapola!
Need Help: Try Searching before posting

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 11-02-07, 01:57 PM   #1
brodie
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Help! Speedo cable replacement

Hi All,

My speedo has ceased to work and i've tracked the problem back to the cable. It went in for repair a while ago and i guess the didn't secure it with cable clips well enough as it's now become squashed between the steering stem and handlebars.

Do i need to replace the whole sensor or can i just replace the cable? I have an SV650S K4, the cable leads from the front left wheel into the tank, and then i guess comes back out the same place into the cowl, is this right?

Also, where's the best/cheapest place to buy replacements or is something like this best left to a garage? I'm pretty novice but fitted my own exhaust full-system and can tinker happily

Thanks in advance,

Brodie
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-02-07, 03:07 PM   #2
Sid Squid
No, I don't lend tools.
Mega Poster
 
Sid Squid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Skunk Works, Nth London
Posts: 8,680
Default

Just cut the damaged section from the wire and reconnect, it'll most likely be fine, if it isn't you've lost nothing finding out.
__________________
If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing.

"a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"
Sid Squid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-02-07, 05:12 PM   #3
Mariner
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

I'm sure I have a cable/sender unit from an older curvy SV, it doesn't have the rotator bit, but if it fits you can have it for a reasonable price.
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-07, 11:11 AM   #4
brodie
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Cheers Sid,

A good idea, although not sure i can as its in a pretty tight spot and seems like its got a few wires in it? You can see where its caught between the stopper and stem, guess the garage didn't clip it when they repaired it.



Thanks Mariner i'll see how much the new set me back and if its a whack i'll be in touch.

Brodie
  Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Speedo cable - Beg Steal or Borrow seedy100 Stuff Wanted 10 16-05-08 04:28 PM
Speedo sensor and cable Warthog Stuff Wanted 1 04-05-08 10:02 PM
Clutch Cable replacement. dmracing SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 1 21-10-07 11:45 AM
SV650 K3 speedo cable Khewett Stuff Wanted 0 01-05-06 07:24 PM
Is my speedo cable broken ? fizzwheel SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking 14 30-11-05 10:30 AM


All times are GMT. The time now is 06:53 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.