Where can I get a speedometer cable for my motorcycle?
Rather than spending money unnecessarily on having a mechanic switch out old and frayed speedometer cables, you can accomplish this task on your own. To save even more money, you can locate used cables from junkyards. Installing speedometer cables is a task any novice can accomplish.
How big is a 14 ” tire on a speedometer?
Speedometer Calibration Tire Size Chart for 14″ Wheels 19″ Tire Diameter 20″ Tire Diameter 21″ Tire Diameter 22″ Tire Diameter 23″ Tire Diameter 24″ Tire Diameter 25″ Tire Diameter 26″ Tire Diameter
Why does the speedometer read how many revolutions?
Your speedometer is reading how many revolutions your tires are making not how fast they are spinning. When you go to bigger tires the circumference of the tires is larger, meaning the distance around the tire is longer. Thus, with each revolution you are traveling further than before.
How do you calibrate the speedometer on a new tire?
Our speedometer calibration calculator will get you the answer you are looking for. Enter your original tire size, your new tire size, and then play with the miles per hour to see how much faster you are going at different speeds.
Where is the speedometer cable on a Harley Davidson?
The end of the speedometer cable fits into the speedometer drive unit located on the front wheel. Once the cable is hanging free from the bike, it can be unscrewed from the speedometer drive unit.
When did Softail 4 speed speedometers come out?
They state the following: 2240:60 Ratio Speedometers: Fit all softail and 4 speed FXWG models from 1984 through 1990 and 4 speed FL models with front wheel speedometer drives from 1981 through 1984. (Requires speedometer cable with 12mm nut)
What’s the best way to wire a speedometer?
Once you have connected the speedometer cables, you should lightly grease them and check them every so often to ensure that there is no damage on them. The speedometer cable should be tucked away, but make sure they don’t touch any hot surfaces when wiring them. Some speedometer cables are made from stainless steel and are “braided.”
What’s the Speedo ratio on a 1982 FXS?
Miles T.G. is correct regarding the front wheel driven speedometers with a 19″ wheel. That’s what I have on my 1982 FXS and the speedometer is a 2:1. This is marked on the back of the speedometer, near the cable thread. Usually this will be a 5/8-18 U.S. thread.