My speedometer stopped working on Friday so I pulled it off the bike and the cable is broke. Assuming there would not be one at the dealer I did an eBay search and found several available for around $20 plus $12 to $15 shipping via USPS to Canada. I almost ordered one on Saturday morning however since I was driving by my Honda dealer anyway I stopped in and asked if a speedo cable was available and if so how much. He did not have one in stock but he indicated that they were available from Honda and I could have it by Tuesday. When I asked about the price I couldn't believe it,,, $13.95. I asked him if that price was correct and for a second he thought I was complaining that it was too much. I just assumed that it would be $50 or $75,, not $13.95. When I told him that he said that the cable was a common part used on many bikes. I guess that explains why it is available. I went ahead and had him order me the cable. Should be in Tuesday. Assuming this cable is correct when I get it I guess it shows that it is sometimes worth it to check with the dealer before assuming it will be cheaper on eBay.
Speedo Cable Surprise
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WOW! I am shocked! Good info!
me too gerry :mrgreen:
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I had to replace my clutch cable recently, and found one at a local bike shop....it was also under $20!! At least there's something on these old horses that is reasonably priced! :yahoo:
I thinks I need to stop by the old dealer and do some check'n around.
Thanks for the info. :thanks:
Thanks for the info. :thanks:
Just wanted to report that I stopped by my Honda dealer yesterday and picked up my speedometer cable. It is a genuine Honda part and it was $13.99 plus tax. The parts manager who rang up the invoice even commented on the low price. As soon as I got home I installed it and I now have a working speedometer again. Assuming that the one that broke was the original I guess I'm good for another 30 years! :clapping:
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Seems everything changes in 83. I wonder what they'd want for an 83 cable?
you would think the cable would be the same
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It's not. I just went through that with the drive gear.joedrum":27ye1xbv said:
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I paid just under $25CND late May of this year. And yes it was in stock, wandered in same day it broke and replaced it in the dealership parking lot with a mechanic giving standing by in case I needed any tools/advice.
I could have swore I did a thread on this that night but can't find it now.
I usually check the bike bandit site first for a price listing.. then go looking.. that is when I have a computer available!!... rear airshock seals were 3 day dealer order, at a price that I felt was reasonable.. and no shipping charges.. the after market ones usually run a little higher but then they may have an obsolete one that dealer can't get.. does pay to shop..
Just ordered a new Speedo cable from honda for the 80... 2/3 working days delivery. Now the new supprise went for a 150 mile ride today and on the return trip the TAC quit working :head bang: :head bang: Good thing I am getting it ready to sell other wise it might be running perfict now :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :whistling: :doh:
