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Message started by Savageman on 07/13/16 at 18:14:27

Title: Speedometer Rattle Mod?
Post by Savageman on 07/13/16 at 18:14:27

I have seen this talked about but don't know what it is? Both of my Savages have a squeak/rattle coming from under the tank somewhere. I wonder if it's the speedo springs? Seems to go away if I move the tank but comes back and is annoying as hell.

Mostly what is the speedo rattle mod? :-?

Title: Re: Speedometer Rattle Mod?
Post by Kris01 on 07/13/16 at 18:23:24

You can add some rubber hose over the mounting studs to hold the speedo tight in its mount. The rattle is just the speedo moving.

Title: Re: Speedometer Rattle Mod?
Post by Kris01 on 07/13/16 at 18:25:19

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1179104436

Title: Re: Speedometer Rattle Mod?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/14/16 at 06:13:53

Others found a quicker, easier way. I used a piece of self adhesive black foam rubber from a window unit air conditioner, pulled the speedo, laid it on the tank, with the paper still on, got the speedo outline, cut , placed, Tedious,, and that fixed it. But, for all I know, just me messing with the springs is what did it.

Title: Re: Speedometer Rattle Mod?
Post by Savageman on 07/14/16 at 10:49:27

From what I'm seeing here and I appreciate it is all I need to do is remove the speedo and put some rtv silicone over the mounting studs and springs so they have a rubber cushion. Once that stuff cures it's not goig to allow the speedo to vibrate/squeak.

I'll try that and post results. 8-)

Title: Re: Speedometer Rattle Mod?
Post by Savageman on 07/14/16 at 10:50:54

Almost forgot. What's the headlight mod? That dam thing squeaks and rattles also. More rtv?
:-?