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Message started by NHLS650 on 05/12/17 at 04:39:27

Title: Speedometer/Speedometer cable rattle
Post by NHLS650 on 05/12/17 at 04:39:27

It's absolutely driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=angry.gif]
Anyone else experience this?
I've tried removing the cable at the bottom, placing foam between the tank and cable, slightly lifting the speedometer and installing foam there too.

[searched the forum BEFORE asking]

Any help is appreciated....I'm tired of the buzzing!

Title: Re: Speedometer/Speedometer cable rattle
Post by Dave on 05/12/17 at 04:58:39

Yes....others have had the problem. You can find the common issues in the Tech Section - there is a table of contents with links.

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

Title: Re: Speedometer/Speedometer cable rattle
Post by IslandRoad on 05/12/17 at 12:56:57

There are three little springs under the speedometer housing. They wrap around the screws that mount the housing to the tank. I took the springs out and stretched them a bit with a couple of pairs of pliers then put them back in. That fixed the rattle for me. It's crude but was effective.

That rattle/squeak was driving me crazy also!

BTW, once the rattle is gone you'll probably be able to hear the speedometer cable whirring while you ride ... it's a much nicer sound ;)

Title: Re: Speedometer/Speedometer cable rattle
Post by NHLS650 on 05/12/17 at 13:00:48

Thanks all!
it's definitely the spring wrapped cable vibrating on summthin' >:(
Thought I had it licked with some high density foam, but it's back....Grrrrrr.
Once my petcock arrives, I'll just remove the tank and address both issues. 8-)

Title: Re: Speedometer/Speedometer cable rattle
Post by IslandRoad on 05/12/17 at 13:14:33

When you have the tank off you can jiggle the speedo housing - check if these springs squeak (it's a common problem). These are the one's I stretched. Good luck with it :)