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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: mthee on April 02, 2020, 04:42:15 PM

Title: Speedo drive cable
Post by: mthee on April 02, 2020, 04:42:15 PM

I need a shorter one for the XBR, but it doesn't look like I can easily snip the original and grind new flats? Anyone know how? Thanks.

Title: Re: Speedo drive cable
Post by: Moto63 on April 02, 2020, 06:46:35 PM

Evening Matt... I would have thought it would be easier to get a full replacement cable that is the approx length you require. How about something like an CB250RS cable?..... maybe someone like Martin (xbally) might be able to offer some assistance by measuring his RS cable to see if it will do.
Other than that I’m out of suggestions...sorry
Keep us posted and best of luck 🤞
Cheers... Michael

Title: Re: Speedo drive cable
Post by: mthee on April 02, 2020, 07:32:59 PM

Ta. It's pretty short at 25" for a fork mounting I might use. Otherwise, it's a central mounting which I love from the rider's view, but pretty much hate from the front.

Title: Re: Speedo drive cable
Post by: xbally on April 02, 2020, 07:58:03 PM

Quote from: Moto63 on April 02, 2020, 06:46:35 PM

Evening Matt... I would have thought it would be easier to get a full replacement cable that is the approx length you require. How about something like an CB250RS cable?..... maybe someone like Martin (xbally) might be able to offer some assistance by measuring his RS cable to see if it will do.
Other than that I’m out of suggestions...sorry
Keep us posted and best of luck 🤞
Cheers... Michael

Yes happy to oblige if required.

Title: Re: Speedo drive cable
Post by: Moto63 on April 02, 2020, 08:30:43 PM

Ah... I see. So if it’s a fork mounted speedo I’d be more inclined to be looking at trials/enduro bike speedo cables. Hope this helps 🤞🤞

Title: Re: Speedo drive cable
Post by: mthee on April 03, 2020, 12:34:38 PM

That's a big help, ta!