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  • #1

    broken speedo cable

    Trying to replace a broken speedo cable on a (cute) friend's bike (81 xs850), but I can't get the wheel side out. It spins with the wheel, but won't budge a bit towards out.

    Little help? Hint? Before I just start taking the whole wheel apart?

    Pain
    I've been in more than one Hemisphere, and I wrote a book to help you do it too (or just prepare better for that week long road trip). Going Small, not just for the little guys.
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  • #2
    not sure

    I am not sure about the 850, but the 1100 has a bolt underneath that holds the cable to the wheel hub. Look for a bolt.
    Bill

    1980 XS 1100 Special
    1979 650 Special - sold (Stupid Me!)

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    • #3
      There is definitely a bolt down on the wheel side that needs to be removed.

      Check out the schematic for the speedomer / tachometer assembly.

      http://www.yamahaaccy.com/parts.aspx
      2 - 80 LGs bought one new
      81 LH
      02 FXSTB Nighttrain
      22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
      Jim

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      • #4
        The cable is different on her bike, more like a xs11 standard, with the screw-on hub. the hub and outer sheath are off, and there is about an inch of the cable sticking out.

        took it for a test ride to see if it would just fall out, but no luck.
        I've been in more than one Hemisphere, and I wrote a book to help you do it too (or just prepare better for that week long road trip). Going Small, not just for the little guys.

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        • #5
          Just yank it out witha a pair of pliers or vise grip. There is nothing that is attached there, it just slips in.

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