1100 speedo/tach attachment

[Peter]

still getting familiar with my 82 Interstate. I notice the speedo/tach cluster seems to move, like its only attached by the key lock cylinder at the bottom center. The top of the cluster moves back can forth. Is this normal>?? Also, does the speedo cable just unscrew from the back or do you have to remove the speedo? I just heard some whinining noise starting, started suddenly. I read on forum to lube the speedo where cable attaches. THANKS

 

[brianinpa]

Item #3 in the attached photo is the piece that attaches to the triple tree and it is on either side of the ignition switch: one stud on either side so it does flex a bit if you hit a bump. If it flexes a lot, you may want to take a look at those mounting nuts to see if something has worked its way loose.

As far as the speedo cable, yep, just thread/unthread that knob...

 

[Peter]

Thanks for the drawing Brian, I will check it out. its not excessively loose but its not rigid either. Sounds like it may be as designed and is OK but will check the tightness

Best
Peter

 

[Joep]

The whirring could be a couple of things.. the Speedo gearbox itself or a dry cable in the sleeve.. is the Speedo needle bouncing? .. that may be the Speedo itself needing some lube

 

[Peter]

thanks for the message
no its odd but no jumping of the needle or stuttering of the odometer, and it started very suddenly. I don't have time to look at it this week but am doing a little investigating on the forum here.

the sound is only as the bike is moving and coming from the instrument area or front of bike


Peter

 

[slabghost]

yes the cable housing unscrews from the speedometer. You'll need to disconnect the housing at the front wheel to remove the cable from the housing.

 

[Omega Man]

I must I unscrewed the cable from the back of the speedo and put u few drops of AT in the cable.