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philthy
18-Jul-2006, 14:14
Don't know if anyone can help me out but my speedo cable broke just before the 888 gathering and I've been riding by revs on the tacho since. I'd tried woods for a new one and they've just phoned me back saying that they are no longer available from dealers.

Has anyone else had the same problem or can someone advise as to whether one from another bike may fit?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Phil
Iconic944ss
18-Jul-2006, 14:25
I bought one from Ducati Leeds a couple of years ago - they had one in stock. No dealer can carry all stock I guess but, I'd imagine this would be on some dealers shelf somewhere?

I'd of thought all the main Duke dealers would cross-reference each others stock with DUK or am I being a bit simplistic :o

Good luck - Frank
851neil
18-Jul-2006, 14:45
phil pm'd you
Jools
18-Jul-2006, 14:58
Hmmm....I would've thought that later cables could be cobbled to fit.

When you think about it, it's only ever the inside cable that breaks...and all that stuff consists of is springy cable with an end that's crimped square. I wonder if there's anywhere that you can just buy a length of inner cable at a precut length?
Jools
18-Jul-2006, 15:07
Aha....good ol' Google.

http://www.speedycables.com/

Nice to know that if the supply of cables on dealers shelves and DSC members spares bins dries up there's still hope
philthy
18-Jul-2006, 15:52
Sorted within 30 minutes of post - thanks neil.

And thanks Jools - Frank. If my dealer experience is anything to go by there will be quite a few owners of older machines who will need to use speedycables.
FiscusFish
18-Jul-2006, 16:16
Would it not be the same one as a similar age SS. Clocks are the same, speedo drive is the same, forks are the same etc. As I've got an SS and an 888 in the garage I guess I should go and check....
neil
18-Jul-2006, 20:57
M&S Newcastle had one in stock last year (I got the other one) but an SS one fits although it's slightly shorther I believe......
Iconic944ss
19-Jul-2006, 01:21
Info that I have lists the SS series cable as item number:

403.1.004.1A

not sure how this relates to the 888 series.

Good luck - Frank
KeefyB
19-Jul-2006, 05:43
I have a brand new cable,still in its wrapping,in the garage.:rolleyes:
bitchinSP4
20-Jul-2006, 21:22
The SS cable fits better because its shorter, not such a tight bend, which I have been told is where they break. I had one on my last 888 fitted no probs.

Mike.