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Message started by manoli on 04/24/07 at 17:57:15

Title: Speedometer
Post by manoli on 04/24/07 at 17:57:15

Does anyone know what the drive end of the speedomter cable goes, or attaches, to in the crank case housing? I bought a new cable but it seems to turn freely,(speedometer end) when attached to the crankcase housing, like the old one did.
Its my 86 EBAY restoration project.

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by Jack_650 on 04/24/07 at 20:52:15

Make sure you got the right cable. The end that goes into the tranie is a round shaft (think finishing nail) with a small tab that sticks out of one side. Some other brands have the shaft with a slot running up it. Still others have the little square end to the cable like the end that goes into the speedo. I've been through the whole hunt for cable deal as I moved my speedometer up to the handle bars and needed a longer cable than the stock one. I looked at a lot of cable ends and the Suz is an oddity from what I can tell.

When you insert the cable into the transmission rotate it (by the square speedo end) while pushing on it at the same time. When the tab on the cable gets aligned with the slot in the transmission it will just slide right into place. Tighten down the threaded cap nice and snug so there's no oil leak and you're in business.

Oh yeah, as long as you have the cable in your hands, make sure it's clean and lubricated. I've been told by several reputable mechs that the oil you use in the bike is fine to use for the cable as well. Pull the cable out, wipe it down and apply a little to it. slip it back in the housing and yahoo. It's what I've done and have had no problem.

Jack

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by manoli on 04/25/07 at 04:44:43

Thanks Jack.
I tried that. The bike was in an accident with damage to to speedometer and OEM cable. I replaced it with an OEM, but I am afraid there is damage inside the housing.

Again,
Thank you,
Manoli

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by justin_o_guy on 04/25/07 at 05:51:22

You can see if th engines output to the speedo is turning by pulling the cable & marking the thing the cable goes into & putting ever so slowly across the garage. You can also poke a small flatblade in & see if it turns easily. I havent tried that, but I susoect it shoukldnt spin easily, if at all, I owuld honestly expect it to not even turn. If that part turns when the bike runs (in gear & rolling) doesnt spin by hand when its in gear & shut off, then I would have to suspect the speedo,

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by Jack_650 on 04/25/07 at 07:44:58

What state are you in Manoli? If you were in Minnesota I could tell you a place that has an entire Savage disassembled in a crate in one of thier buildings and another couple mostly stripped to the frame and trannie housings. We have a pretty comprehensive bike junkyard and used cycle selection here in south central MN. If you find out that you need something they might have it.

http://www.sportwheel.com/

I'm not connected to these folks in any way other than I've had good luck finding what I need. It's even where I bought my bike used.

Jack

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by manoli on 04/25/07 at 09:16:44

I'm in Kalamazoo Michigan, and Minnesota is on of my favorite states, but its about a good 12 hour drive, (or more), to your area. I think I know what Justin is talking about. I will try it when I get home.
Cant thank you guys enough.
Manoli

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by manoli on 04/25/07 at 09:18:27

Also; I am going to research Jacks web-site.