Speedo jumping on acceleration
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Speedo jumping on acceleration
07 Jul 2009 23:20
on acceleration the speedo jump's the harder the acceleration the bigger the jumps, at a cruise it has about a 5 mph jump, on a decel it holds the speed steady?:huh: i replaced the cable this spring and probably rode about 500 miles before this started?
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Re: Speedo jumping on acceleration
08 Jul 2009 05:44
Did you lube the new cable when you installed it? These cables need lube big time.

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Re: Speedo jumping on acceleration
08 Jul 2009 05:54 - 08 Jul 2009 05:54
Isnt that whats supposed to happen? :huh: :laugh: :woohoo:
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Re: Speedo jumping on acceleration
08 Jul 2009 07:00
is the front wheel staying on the ground? :woohoo: maybe clean up the drive unit on hub while youre at it

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Re: Speedo jumping on acceleration
08 Jul 2009 08:47
i did not lube cable, what should i use to lube it? and the wheel is staying on the ground, i would love to say i am good enough to get the front wheel to pick up, and carry;)
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Re: Speedo jumping on acceleration
08 Jul 2009 10:55
Once a year I pull the inner speedo cable out and clean it with sovent,relube it with some moly based wheel bearing grease and reinstall it. No problems!
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Re: Speedo jumping on acceleration
12 Jul 2009 20:53
ok i got it well, i think i did will take it out for a spin tomorow, the speedo cable backed off tightend it up should be good to go
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