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Str8 Jacket
10th November 2006, 10:37
Ive just sold my bike.... the guys coming to pick it up on Sunday... BUT I was just out riding down the motorway to TSS when my speedo stopped working. Its happened quite a bit before and its usually just because the speedo cable has fallen out but yesterday it was loctited (sp?) in place. When I got to TSS the guys had a quick look at it but because of the loctite they could undo the screw... They pulled the cable out and had a look but they it did look OK, then they jacked the bike up and had a look at the speedo drive. They reckon its stuffed.... Im not so sure as they couldnt get the screw undone to check where it is screwed in without taking of the fairing, however I was just there to buy boots so it wasnt booked in ad they didnt have time... Is anyone able to help me out in the next day or two by taking the fairing off and getting the loctite loosened around the screw so I can see if that will work? I would REALLY appreciate it as I am supposed to be sitting my Full Licence on Sunday and need the bike to be working!!!
jonbuoy
10th November 2006, 10:39
try using a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the locktite.
Str8 Jacket
10th November 2006, 10:41
try using a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the locktite.

I need someone with tools to take of the fairing and help me as I dont have any. Im a helpless female at the moment....
Colapop
10th November 2006, 11:19
I have the tools and the garage. I can't say that my knowledge is anything flash but you're welcome to stop by and we'll have a crack at it.
Paul in NZ
10th November 2006, 11:47
I need someone with tools to take of the fairing and help me as I dont have any. Im a helpless female at the moment....

Can you ride it up to Kapiti tonight or tomorrow morning? If so - I can help.
Str8 Jacket
10th November 2006, 11:53
Can you ride it up to Kapiti tonight or tomorrow morning? If so - I can help.

Cheers Paul, maybe. Im just not to sure if I want to ride all that way without a speedo. But I shall be in touch if I need your help!
glegge
10th November 2006, 15:14
how did you get on? i live in newlands and could probably help. have garage/tools and a can probalby help out.

cheers
Gavin.
Wasp
10th November 2006, 15:15
seems to be ALOT of kbers in newlands lol

sorry for that noise i made tearing around there the night slingshot helped me clean my carbies :(
Kendog
10th November 2006, 16:24
seems to be ALOT of kbers in newlands lol

Bike mecca
Skunk
10th November 2006, 17:26
Bike mecca
Hels, I might be able to help - but I'm in Newlands too...
sanchez
10th November 2006, 19:45
Bike mecca

+1 one more, there are certainly plenty of bikes around here.
SwanTiger
10th November 2006, 19:58
+1 one more, there are certainly plenty of bikes around here.

And what fine taste in Motorcycles you have my dear friend... Hyofun 4 Life Yo'
Madness
10th November 2006, 20:05
Cheers Paul, maybe. Im just not to sure if I want to ride all that way without a speedo

Said by someone planning to ride Ak/Wgtn next week.....

How you getting on Str8?? I'm around the corner from TSS if that's any use to ya just sing out.
Kendog
11th November 2006, 07:16
+1 one more, there are certainly plenty of bikes around here.

Well it is The Progressive Suburb!
Colapop
11th November 2006, 07:18
Pffftt!! Wannabe's... Str8 knows where the right suburb to live is.
MrMelon
11th November 2006, 07:29
It turns out the speedo drive on the front wheel had managed to strip itself so it's up for replacement. I've never seen that happen before!
Colapop
11th November 2006, 07:31
What does she expect - it's those bloody airhorns!!
Darkman
11th November 2006, 07:32
how did you go..If you can bring it here I will try and fix it for ya..got a spare speedo and drive from another bike, sure we might get something to work. Let me know how you go...021 183 9141
Sparky Bills
11th November 2006, 08:52
It turns out the speedo drive on the front wheel had managed to strip itself so it's up for replacement. I've never seen that happen before!


They only have a plastic gear in the drive unit (if i remember right), so they can strip pretty easliy. Happens lots on older dirt bikes.
MrMelon
11th November 2006, 10:01
Yeah the drive was plastic and the bit that turns the cable was metal... The plastic part was totally stripped when I pulled it apart.

I don't know how it happened though because the speedo cable still turned fine without any resistance so there shouldn't have been anything stopping the metal part from turning to let it strip the plastic. Guess it's just one of those weird things though.

Bit rude that they're $180 to replace and you can only get em from japan tho!
Racey Rider
11th November 2006, 11:58
Rip off aren't they!

I have one that could go in the sold ZSR150 now if your in a hurry, then you can replace it for me later.
I am going to look at ordering some of these plastic speedo drives from my source in Thailand. Will be cheaper and quicker than ordering in NZ.
Hawkeye
11th November 2006, 17:44
Yeah the drive was plastic and the bit that turns the cable was metal... The plastic part was totally stripped when I pulled it apart.

I don't know how it happened though because the speedo cable still turned fine without any resistance so there shouldn't have been anything stopping the metal part from turning to let it strip the plastic. Guess it's just one of those weird things though.

Bit rude that they're $180 to replace and you can only get em from japan tho!


Same thing happened to me 3 months ago on the CBX.