Droneh8tr Posted October 13, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2015 83 VR Im in Indianapolis and ive lost the inner cable of my speedometer. What can i do to fix this? Ive read something about a NAPA part, but i dont know that it was for my bike. It was lost on the highway... im NOT going out there to look for it. Any input appreciated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted October 13, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2015 I can't help you with that cable, but a quick road fix suggestion till you return home, buy a cheap GPS with suction cup and disc mount. They all have real time speed and trip meters to track your mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerntureVet Posted October 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 13, 2015 GPS APP on phone and tape it to your tank or someplace you can see it. I ran for months on an Android app called GPSSPEEDO with my tablet taped to the right side panel ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted October 13, 2015 104 to both of you.. im already using a GPS so i can get my speed, but im pissed my mileage isnt going up. Anyone else have an idea... i just need the inner cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted October 13, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2015 Got to be some dealers located nearby that would have the part. OR...order it and have it shipped to a destination down the road. If anyone has a spare they can measure...maybe that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted October 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Go to any auto parts store and buy a universal speedo cable. It has the same square ends as the stock cable. Cut it to length and glue the end on. Done! Gary Edited October 14, 2015 by GaryZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted October 15, 2015 Go to any auto parts store and buy a universal speedo cable. It has the same square ends as the stock cable. Cut it to length and glue the end on. Done! Gary Im thinking im gonna try this.. The nut at the end of the cable is still there, i just need the part that rotates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted October 15, 2015 Got to be some dealers located nearby that would have the part. OR...order it and have it shipped to a destination down the road. If anyone has a spare they can measure...maybe that would help. I will look for a dealer along my route but i dont think its avail. anywhere except used from ebay or amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimmer Posted October 15, 2015 Share #9 Posted October 15, 2015 I just check and Partshark is showing a speedometer cable still available. 1 Speedometer Cable Ass''y 26H-83550-01-00 $19.36 Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted October 15, 2015 Share #10 Posted October 15, 2015 Extra work, but reverse the speedo casing so that if it comes undone again, you don't lose the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karaboo Posted October 15, 2015 Share #11 Posted October 15, 2015 I got mine at a local Yamaha dealer. It is not discontinued. They used that cable on a lot of bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted October 15, 2015 I just check and Partshark is showing a speedometer cable still available. 1 Speedometer Cable Ass''y 26H-83550-01-00 o $19.36 Hope this helps. ABSOLUTELY, helps, if i cant solve it now, ill have a plan for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted October 15, 2015 Extra work, but reverse the speedo casing so that if it comes undone again, you don't lose the cable. I feel stupid for not having already done this.. ill do the extra work.... THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted October 15, 2015 I got mine at a local Yamaha dealer. It is not discontinued. They used that cable on a lot of bikes. Im going to be near Pittsburgh tomorrow.. Ill see if anyone has one.. THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChurchBuilder Posted October 15, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 15, 2015 I'm in Columbus. I may have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimmer Posted October 16, 2015 Share #16 Posted October 16, 2015 If you are still in Indy, you might check with them and see if they have one in stock. PartShark.com 6926 E. 16th St. Indianapolis IN 46219 Phone: 1-877-999-5686 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri Eastern Std. Time) or try Flat out Motorcycles, 8118 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: (317) 890-9110 Just a couple of local places to try in Indy area. Rick F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted October 18, 2015 I'm in Columbus. I may have one. I passed right through Columbus... I'm home now in Richmond, VA. But, thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted October 18, 2015 If you are still in Indy, you might check with them and see if they have one in stock. PartShark.com 6926 E. 16th St. Indianapolis IN 46219 Phone: 1-877-999-5686 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri Eastern Std. Time) or try Flat out Motorcycles, 8118 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: (317) 890-9110 Just a couple of local places to try in Indy area. Rick F. Aaaarrrgggg, I wish I had. Oh well, a new one is in the mail to me now. Thanks for offering up a Possible solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimmer Posted October 18, 2015 Share #19 Posted October 18, 2015 Glad to assist you out. Glad you made it back home safely.. Rick F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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