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Message started by misterbbq on 10/12/12 at 17:23:03

Title: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by misterbbq on 10/12/12 at 17:23:03

through absolutely no fault of my own ;) the little bracket under the speedo that cable threads into is broken. thusly:

http://oi49.tinypic.com/otqnts.jpg

does anyone know how i can get just that part? or do i have to buy a entire speedometer to be able to once again tell my approximate speed?

**edited to make the pic not so humongous.

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by stewmills on 10/12/12 at 17:54:18

http://www.bikebandit.com/2008-suzuki-boulevard-s40-ls650/o/m147543#sch552713

Looking at the diagram it looks like that part, although bolting on separately, doesn't have it's own part number. Hopefully some of the old timers here can offer more advice, and maybe have one of 'those there things' off of an old bike.

Good luck!

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by misterbbq on 10/12/12 at 17:57:54

thanks.....

ya know...i was all over that site and completely missed that assembly. my search skills kinda suck.

it appears it might be the 'gear box'. though mine bolts on in 2 places. $112.42 indeed. :o

if i can't buy one off someone here, i'll just snag an old speedo off ebay i guess.

feel stupid. not only did i break this here thing, i dented my tank. not a good day for dumb butt.

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by stewmills on 10/12/12 at 18:05:31

sorry to hear that. i am overly cautious about my bike (it's my first) and although I haven't had a big boo-boo, get mad when I do something I know I should have known better (e.g. scratch my windshield laying it on the concrete garage floor).

Maybe post a wanted on the marketplace with the link to the image and your pic and explain what you need...these folks are great and I am sure someone will come to your rescue.

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by Serowbot on 10/12/12 at 18:16:56

Mr B,... this is a job for JBWeld,.. if ever I saw one...

I think JB would hold that puppy jus' fine... ;)...

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by stewmills on 10/12/12 at 18:22:58

Serowbot has the answer!

I have used jb weld for lots of stuff and it is great...just let it cure like the directions say and it's solid as a rock. I have used it on my bike on the rear light casing to rebuild the receiving end of a screw hole thingy...it is great on plastics as well as metals. Just clean off any slippery stuff with maybe some rubbing alcohol (to remove oils, etc.) and give it a shot...what do you have to lose since it is already broken?

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by misterbbq on 10/12/12 at 18:30:17

hmmm. i have some jb weld (who doesn't)! i'll give it a shot. super glue didn't hold even though it's plastic. i have to remove the tank to put one of those rubber bumpers back on as the previous owner lost one.

well...it's worth a shot. let's hope i don't get a matching dent on the other side of my tank ::)

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by misterbbq on 10/12/12 at 19:38:02

well, the jbweld is setting. turns out that i also have a broken speedo cable. down near where it threads into the engine. i'm guessing i put it back in incorrectly.

ah well, at least my tank is nice and tight now.

Title: Re: speedometer cable bracket question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/13/12 at 00:21:01

Prep time is always part of the repair. Clean is the answer. MIte need a spray can of Berrymans B-12.