i need to know EXACTLY what to do to fix this, i have a 50cc baron scooter that i had for only a few weeks, only have 37 miles on it and the speedometer stopped working. please help in any way you can.
best answer...gain 10 points. thanx
2006-12-13 17:11:59 · 6 answers · asked by Buttafree23 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i don't think i need a new cable,there is a thing inside the cable that slide up and down, what do i need to do with with it?
2006-12-13 22:56:44 · update #1
A typical motorcycle speedometer cable has a hex nut at the drive unit, (either at the wheel hub, [i.e. rear wheel for pre 70's Triumph/BSA][front wheel hub or transmission on Harley's, depending what year it is]) and usually a round, knurled nut on the back of the speedometer gauge.
Occasionally, the inner cable (inside the visable outer cable) needs to be removed and lubed. I usually undo the nut at the speedometer, pull the outer cable loose, then pull out the inner cable. Lube with high temperture grease (disc brake [NOT drum brake] wheel bearing grease, for example) DO NOT apply lube to the last 6 inches that goes into the speedo housing, as it will work it's way into the gauge and gum it up.
When reinstalling, insert inner cable into outer cable. Towards the end of insertion, you will have to turn the inner cable as you insert it, to line up/engage cable into drive mechanism. Reinstall outer cover to back of gauge unit, again aligning end of cable to socket on gauge, then retighten knurled nut.
A speedo cable works by spinning, rather than by pushing or pulling, like a throttle cable. Hence, each end of the speedo cable will have either a square end, and/or a flat end, to engage the drive unit/gauge unit, and transfer the rotating motion.
The same method of removing/reinstalling for lube can be used to replace a broken inner cable.
Hope this helps!
By the way, with only 37 miles on it, I would think it should be covered under warranty!
2006-12-14 01:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove the cable from the speedometer & wheel,turn one end with your fingers,watch the other end to see if it turns.If it turns the cable is good.While you have the cable off, turn the wheel & see if the gear in the wheel that turns the cable works.Looks like the dealer should fix your scooter on waranty.
2006-12-14 02:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by railroadjoe220 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no speedo cable on a 90 740. It's an electric unit with a speed sensor in the differential. Could be lose plug or bad ground in speedo head unit.
2016-05-24 00:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tighten the ends of the cable with a wrench. if this does not work, find a scooter man to fix it for you.
2006-12-13 17:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by iwondersoiask 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you bought from a dealership save yourself the trouble take it to them and they will fix it
2006-12-15 05:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing! buy a new cable...
2006-12-13 17:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by zalvaje_0922 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋