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Speedometer problem

#1 Unread post by NorthernPete »

When riding I will occationally (at least once a ride when at higher speeds) i will hear a high pitch whirring noise from my speedometer, looking down I will see it sais I am doing about 160 KM/h, which I doubt. it will be very jumpy looking, going from 140-160 back and forth, when I ease of the throtle it will stop making the noise and the speedometer will go back to regular/real speed. I had to put on a new cable last year when I put the bike back togther...any suggestions as to whats causeing it? Its not really something that needs fixing, but if its simple, I'll do it.
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Try lubing it with Cable Lube, WD-40, Multi-Purpose Lube, etc., etc.,
CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE REGULARLY!!!
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CORSCO wrote:Try lubing it with Cable Lube, WD-40, Multi-Purpose Lube, etc., etc.,
I'm sure Pete has no shortage of lube. :laughing:
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BubbaGump wrote:
CORSCO wrote:Try lubing it with Cable Lube, WD-40, Multi-Purpose Lube, etc., etc.,
I'm sure Pete has no shortage of lube. :laughing:
Ouch..Bubba... Im hurt....

I suppose I could go into something about a guy who has a shirtless guy as an avatar...but I wont...
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NorthernPete wrote:I suppose I could go into something about a guy who has a shirtless guy as an avatar...but I wont...

Really - wow - you're a better man than I am - I would have been all over that. :laughing:
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#6 Unread post by NorthernPete »

*chuckles* :laughing:

I do have a disturbing amount of multi purpose lube and what not in my shed..... the things you get into when you have an old bike...with rusty bits.... :laughing:

I dont care what every one sais bout you bubba, youre a good $hit. :cheers:
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NorthernPete wrote:I dont care what every one sais bout you bubba, youre a good $hit. :cheers:

Everyone? Who's everyone? :? What are they saying? *starts buffing his shotgun* :2guns:
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BubbaGump wrote: *starts buffing his shotgun* :2guns:
I could go down a dirty road with that remark.......but I don't want to be banned. :laughing:
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*L or shot.....
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He would need a BIG gun to shoot me from canada to Georgia.

And I really don't want to find out how big his gun is!!!!!!! :shock: :laughing:
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