Help needed - speedo cable broken

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

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.

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18-Jul-2006, 14:45	#3
851neil Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 698 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishop Auckland Mood: need a bike... phil pm'd you Reply

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Jools DSC Club Member BSB Star Posts: 6,930 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Mood: MT Meglomaniac 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 The Patent Jools Mood Meter -Today I am: ___________^ Reply

18-Jul-2006, 15:52	#6
philthy Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,028 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wirral Mood: Can't make me mind up 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. Reply

18-Jul-2006, 16:16	#7
FiscusFish Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 782 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Welling Mood: Must fix Superlight... Must fix Superlight... 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.... Reply

18-Jul-2006, 20:57	#8
neil Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 119 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tyne & Wear 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...... Reply

19-Jul-2006, 01:21	#9
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east 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 Reply

19-Jul-2006, 05:43	#10
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... I have a brand new cable,still in its wrapping,in the garage. Reply