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Message started by demin on 03/08/08 at 10:43:27

Title: Aftermarket speedo
Post by demin on 03/08/08 at 10:43:27

Is anyone else running an aftermarket speedometer?
The reason I'm asking is because I am,and I have oil going clear up my speedo cable,and coming out the speedo.Is there supposed to be that much oil going up the cable?It's a new cable,and seal(at the motor)I don't recall my'86 having oil in the cable last time I took it apart. :-/

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by rigidchop on 03/08/08 at 11:01:27

i dont think so, last time i had mine off, it was only greased.sorry stock speedo.

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by demin on 03/08/08 at 11:25:50

Actually that's how I should have asked it.I didn't think the cable should fill up with oil. :-?

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by T Mack 1 on 03/08/08 at 12:37:38

If you look closely, the gasket/seal seals the cable housing to the engine. Should be a little oil in the cable.

I'm not sure , but it may be the way the Suzuki engineer decided to lube the cable..... :-X

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by demin on 03/08/08 at 16:10:29

I think I found the problem....defective mechanic.The seal in the cable is a u groove seal,the opening in the seal goes toward pressure.Was in backwards,we'll see if that fixes it. ::)

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by steely on 03/08/08 at 16:42:03

I really hate those defective mechanics! I find that normally when something goes wring on my bikes, it is a "wrench" problem.

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by demin on 03/08/08 at 16:45:04

It's seems it's usually the nut that connects the handlebars to the seat. ;D

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by Dj12midnit on 03/08/08 at 17:14:07

I tried to adjust that nut but I didn't have a big enough wrench.

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by rigidchop on 03/08/08 at 18:11:25

you shouldnt use a wrench. first lay hand on flat surface. next grab BFH. then give said hand a good whack. usually works on the first try. your results may vary.

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by Reelthing on 03/08/08 at 22:51:42

Another mechanic defect that will cause this also was a kink in the breather hose from the head - builds up enough presure and pushes enough oil up that cable to make one fell of a hucking mess at the speedo, and all under the tank, and down the frame, and on your leg finally until the defective mechanic decides it's time to figure out what is going on

Title: Re: Aftermarket speedo
Post by demin on 03/09/08 at 05:11:52

I never thought about the breather,I'll have to check that out.Thanx