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Eshardball
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had to move my gauges due to the custom tree and fairing that I installed. This ended up causing a sharp bend up near the speedo and the cable inside snapped. I figure that a 6" longer cable should allow me to re-route it so that it does not have that stress on it. Does anyone know if a longer cable from another bike will work or do I need to have one fabricated?
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You should be able to go to any good bike shop with your cable, measure it, and order another one in a +6" length (or whatever the final length needs to be). That's probably more accurate than "I need one from a Bike X" and having it be "close".
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Sportyeric
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The drive at both ends is the same as any Harley. So maybe a Sportster's?
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F_skinner
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 05:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got a Sporty cable that is a little longer. I took the old one into the dealership so I could find one with the right connector to the speedo.
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Eshardball
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I brought the old one with me to a local custom shop and he had a Drag Specialties part that fit properly. Thanks for the help.
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