Speedometer cable nut

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Speedometer cable nut

11 Aug 2019 09:33
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Hi. My Speedo cable nut which holds the cable into the speedometer has split

Anyone know the size of it or where to get a replacement?

If I have to replace the whole cable what's the cheapest way to do it. I found some new old stock ones but the postage is always double the cost of the cable.

Thanks

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Re: Speedometer cable nut

11 Aug 2019 10:17
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Beakster wrote: Hi. My Speedo cable nut which holds the cable into the speedometer has split

Anyone know the size of it or where to get a replacement?

If I have to replace the whole cable what's the cheapest way to do it. I found some new old stock ones but the postage is always double the cost of the cable.

Thanks

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Re: Speedometer cable nut

11 Aug 2019 13:39
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Hi, sorry it's a 1978 kz200. Thanks

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Re: Speedometer cable nut

11 Aug 2019 14:18
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Re: Speedometer cable nut

12 Aug 2019 08:07 - 12 Aug 2019 08:08
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By Beakster: .... I found some new old stock ones but the postage is always double the cost of the cable. ... it's a 1978 kz200

There's a NOS KZ200 54001-058 speedometer cable listed on EB for $12 total w free shipping.
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Re: Speedometer cable nut

12 Aug 2019 08:17
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Is it possible to replace the cable nut without disassembling the cable ? Doesn't the nut have to be installed before the cable-end is crimped on?

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Re: Speedometer cable nut

12 Aug 2019 08:46
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Seems ashame to replace the cable when it's just the nut that's at fault. I reckon I could get a new one on by bending the flairing on the end then reflairing it.

I think this is what I need
www.carrotcycles.co.uk/speedo-tacho-driv...ion-nut-m10x1-0.html

All the ones on ebay seems to be abroad and they want 20+ american dollars to post it, but it does seem like that's probably going to be the easiest way. Held together with electrical tape for now. A spot weld might see the nut right, but I'll probably just replace the whole cable.

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