Speedometer cable broke at front tire end

[brianscudds1]

Just purchased a 1980 xs 1100 - on my first ride, the speedometer cable started whining and the needle was going back and forth- I pulled the cable out, looked ok on each end, lubricated it put it back in- no difference- next day it stopped working altogether- pulled the cable back out- broke on the front wheel end - any ideas?

[DiverRay]

Speedo needs to be lubed before you install new cable. Do a search on this site for repairs and there should be a "how to" for the speedo. If not, post back and I can try and write something up, but it will take a few days.

[Banshee's Veil]

I got a spare cable for a special, it might fit on standards? It was working when I pulled it off, lmk if interested.

[DiverRay]

Stqndard and Special are two different cables, the bottom connection is different. The cables are available at a reasonable price. The problem is probably a gummed up speedo, as I've had one break a new cable!

[jetmechmarty]

Stqndard and Special are two different cables, the bottom connection is different. The cables are available at a reasonable price. The problem is probably a gummed up speedo, as I've had one break a new cable!

I lost a cable like that as well. These clocks don't stand up well to long term storage. Motion Pro has replacement cables. The price is reasonable and the quality is good.