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Speedo quit working a half mile from work this AM.
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We have an unusually warm day here in southern PA, so I had to ride to work. Four blocks from work, my Speedo stopped working. I eye-balled the cable at both ends when I got to the lot. Nothing looks suspicious. Is it most likely the internal cable broke? Or is there another more common fault?
Broken internal cable is the likely cause.
But would assure connections at both ends are snug.
Sometimes, especially at speedo, the knurled fastener will loosen enough to prevent engagement without falling away from the speedo.
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On that note, it looks like the Sygma 800 is well suited, but discontinued. Does anyone have a suggestion for another model or a source for the BC800?
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I pulled the cable. The forked end that goes to the axle seperated from the rest. I have been considering going with a Bicycle speedo. If I do, do I need to plug the axle drive piece?
On that note, it looks like the Sygma 800 is well suited, but discontinued. Does anyone have a suggestion for another model or a source for the BC800?
Would cap speedo drive rather than leave it open and exposed to water, road gunge, etc.
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I think I want a Sygma 800 bicycle computer, but they no longer make that model. I'll have to do some digging.
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This just pushes me in that direction sooner. I do have to order some stuff from Z1E, so I may thrown a speedo cable in my cart when I do. In case I'm not ready to do it by the time inspection comes around again.
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Gauge restoration info through ZResto: www.z1enterprises.com/reference/ZResto_home.aspx
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eyeball these.
trailtech.net/motorcycle_vapor_kits.html
i have one but do not have all the functions hooked up yet.they get good reviews from a bunch of racers and visible in any light.
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