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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 24, 2013, 19:15:51 PM

  I found a bunch on ebayUK, and they have 6" extentions, not impressed with that idea. I am going to see if the 2002 has a longer cable or not. But for now I have gone over the top...lol... also I moved the speedo cable house on the front wheel to be pointing higher up then it was still not a lot of extra cable.

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - March 24, 2013, 19:10:55 PM

Ratman: I have to say, comparing your first picture with my picture....your cable looks shorter. Look at the bends in mine and where it hits the guide brackets around the reflector....much different than the way your cable runs. Know nothing about the history of my speedo cable, but the machine is 2002....can't believe there are different cables based on year of production, but stranger things have happened. Again, I am not experiencing any kinks, and and all it has to do is turn...so if its lubed, should be O.K......another indication of problems is if the speedo does not come up smooth with speed, or is jerky. Again, not experiencing any of that, but I think my cable looks longer.

BTW: Found a solution to my missing end cap.....expandable plugs with the end washer and nut painted black....works like a charm.

Posted by Drift1
 - March 24, 2013, 18:54:31 PM

Thanks for the pic KW....
Ratman if you happen to know what the item # is on eBay I'll order up one also.If not I'll also get to the shop this week sometime and see what they come up with.I'll keep you guys posted when I find something out

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - March 24, 2013, 18:31:19 PM

Here's a photo

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 24, 2013, 17:53:35 PM

was chatting with one of the lads off of DOGUK and there is a 6" longer cable out there and selling on ebay so I am going to order one up, lads over there said they have issues with theirs snapping every so often, mine is a 99 and still the original one on there, so not sure about that. But I'll try to order one that length through the shop here or see what they can tell me in the morning....

Thanks kw for the fuel hose idea again.....

Posted by pcarrell
 - March 24, 2013, 17:46:30 PM

The trick is the length and having the same ends on them.

Posted by Drift1
 - March 24, 2013, 17:15:56 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on March 24, 2013, 16:50:02 PM

Think I heard somewhere a while back that a Nomad speedo cable was a couple inches longer then a 1500 Drifter cable.  Maybe one of the other 800 models would work in much the same way?  Chopper guys might have a solution too.

PC I wonder if a nomad cable would work on the 800?I'll have to stop by the shop sometime this week to pic up a few things so I'll check with them to see.
Kw that's a great idea using fuel hose to avoid chaffing issues......hope your pics come through.

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - March 24, 2013, 17:05:32 PM

Ratman: I left the speedo cable on top of the engine guard and have had no issues. I did split a piece of fuel hose as chafing gear.

Chief:  I tried twice to post a photo, but got thown off the website...?

Posted by pcarrell
 - March 24, 2013, 16:50:02 PM

Think I heard somewhere a while back that a Nomad speedo cable was a couple inches longer then a blackout 1500 Drifter cable.  Maybe one of the other 800 models would work in much the same way?  Chopper guys might have a solution too.

Posted by Drift1
 - March 24, 2013, 16:05:37 PM

They should sell a longer cable for this,correct?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 24, 2013, 16:03:55 PM

glad that Aidan is so good at working on our rides and he is a smart lad.....lol.......think an extra inch on the cable would be good too....

Posted by Drift1
 - March 24, 2013, 15:52:51 PM

Sorry my man  :-\....If it's any help to your decision Aidan likes the speedo cable above the bar rather then through or under.I'll agree with that decision and plan on running my cabla above the bar ;)

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 24, 2013, 14:16:49 PM

 ;D oh thanks here I was thinking that Aidan had it instaled and ready to go......man now I have to think this out.....

Posted by Drift1
 - March 24, 2013, 13:47:11 PM

Ratman to be quit honest with you I never even gave that a thought.My bar is still uninstalled at this time..   reason being with the bar on it will never fit out my basement doorway(man cave)I bring the bike in there because its much easier to work on,space wise.I'll be moving it to the garage once the snow is finally gone then I'll install the bar.Please let me know how you cured this issue.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 24, 2013, 11:22:24 AM

 ;)   D1, kw-retrorider, mmedur, and anyone else who has installed a set of front engine guards were did you run your speedo cable over the top or under the bar? I find it seems to be really tight if you go under the bar and trun the wheel far left, the natural way it will fall at park. Going to check if there is a slightly longer cable out there. Thanks....

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