Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: LadyDrifter on October 13, 2019, 13:13:33 PM

Title: Speedo Cable
Post by: LadyDrifter on October 13, 2019, 13:13:33 PM
ANYONE know where I can order a speedometer cable? I have found that the sites I know of, are saying it's no longer manufactured?? What's a girl to do now?
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: mittico68 on October 14, 2019, 08:41:58 AM
Did you try also ebay?
If I'm not wrong, it happens to read of 2nd hand cables sales.
Just my 1,5 cents...
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: tj on October 14, 2019, 09:47:02 AM
Quote from: LadyDrifter on October 13, 2019, 13:13:33 PM
ANYONE know where I can order a speedometer cable? I have found that the sites I know of, are saying it's no longer manufactured?? What's a girl to do now?

When mine broke, I ordered one for a nomad...doesn't have the bend in it (by the hub).
Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: chief on October 14, 2019, 18:24:38 PM
At least one member has found an alternative...

"Motion Pro universal speedometer cable kit, part no. 061107. It's 50" long and comes with 3 different ends to choose from. Just measure, cut to length and install the correct end for your application."
Might try this one if you can't find a Drifter or Nomad cable.
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Trall on July 01, 2020, 15:53:17 PM
In case your still looking for a speedo cable for your 2000.

On EBay search this- 
New Kawasaki VN 1500 J2 Drifter 2000 (1500 CC) - Hi-Quality Speedo Cable

A business out of the UK is making them with shipping for around $20.

I ordered one for my 2000 to have a backup On hand just in case. 
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Troll on July 01, 2020, 19:09:23 PM
Personally, I used the universal kit on all my H-Ds when the oem one broke. ONE thing to keep in mind when replacing ANY cable, and as a normal maintenance ritual...LUBRICATE THE CABLE CORE!!!!I use lubriplate...same stuff I use on all my guns...NO CABLE will last if run dry!!!
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Trall on July 02, 2020, 01:35:20 AM
[quote  ONE thing to keep in mind when replacing ANY cable, and as a normal maintenance ritual...LUBRICATE THE CABLE CORE!!!!I use lubriplate...same stuff I use on all my guns...NO CABLE will last if run dry!!!
[/quote]

That's good to know. Will buy today. Thx
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Trall on July 02, 2020, 01:43:14 AM
Troll,

Is the the type of Lubricate oil you use?
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Old Drifter on July 02, 2020, 09:12:02 AM
Quote from: chief on October 14, 2019, 18:24:38 PM
At least one member has found an alternative...

"Motion Pro universal speedometer cable kit, part no. 061107. It's 50" long and comes with 3 different ends to choose from. Just measure, cut to length and install the correct end for your application."
Might try this one if you can't find a Drifter or Nomad cable.

For one, that would be me, :) and yes it's worked well so far. 8)  Great option!
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Troll on July 02, 2020, 18:55:35 PM
Quote from: Trall on July 02, 2020, 01:43:14 AM
Troll,

Is the the type of Lubricate oil you use?
No... I said LUBRIPLATE....it's a lithium based white grease. There are many brands out there. Don't get the spray stuff, it's been thinned..Last tube I bought was at NAPA.
Title: Re: Speedo Cable
Post by: Trall on July 03, 2020, 10:02:37 AM
I'll stop by my local Napa and get some.
Thanks