| Author | Message | ||
     Sdirwin1 |
Buell Bros: The mechanical speedometer cable on my 1998 S3T snapped at the end and needs to be replaced. I see the P/N for the '97 was Y0505.9, but the P/N for the '98 was Y0505.J, which suggests they are somewhat different, maybe length? Anyway, the cable seems to measure ~38" and is a typical old school Harley cable. Any reason an aftermarket Harley cable like this wouldn't do the trick (i.e., is there a trick)? https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-specialties/black- vinyl-speedometer-cable-0655-0041.p198788.prd/1987 88.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=csecid=6821162 156&aid=76472566741&keyword=826224350382%3A%3Apla- 826224350382&kid=826224350382&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgMqSBh DCARIsAIIVN1Vbn-P8zLyKfhSFtGhYFzx7UVYq9feOc9p3bEan 1nu5miXxiJ0m_wAaAmwKEALw_wcB | ||
| 89rs1200 |
A stock Harley-Davidson speedometer cable can work. I have cleaned my speedometer drive gear with de-greaser, then lubricated with chain oil, as the unit can not be easily taken apart. see; http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/756432.html?1424846493 The 1997 and 1998 are the same length. The 1998 dash has a greater angle mount than the 1997 dash. To help the cable bend properly, the top end of the cable is pre-curved with a hard rubber like coating. That is the difference. I have put a double thickness of shrink tubing, about 6-8 inches in length, on a 1997 cable to help it to bend properly on the 1998 dash. (Message edited by 89rs1200 on April 10, 2022) |
