Sorry for the terrible title here, but I'm flummoxed. Had a jittery speedo cable that I removed, cleaned and coated with silicone, thanks to advice from you mates. Almost did the trick. It still wobbled a little. Then, when riding recently, I look down at the speedometer and more than half the speedo needle has fallen off! Wha da bloody ell? How did that happen? Why me? How can I go out in public now? What to do, what to do . . .
Technically, I suppose its been circumcised, not castrated? It must have been catching on the glass face maybe? Speedometers are fiddly things that need to be properly calibrated so maybe a new head will be what you need. I dunno... Speedos, castration, circumcision, head. All innuendo, isnt it?
WCB. Welcome to the Family. You don't need that any way. Just go as fast as you can. If you get stopped say sorry officer was the speedo. Ride Free Joe.
I'd say the constant fluctuations and vibrations had weakened the needle ! And it eventually just be came work hardened and brittle, which gave it a weakened spot in the mid section and one good bump and jolt later it snapped, bit unusual but not impossible. Leaf springs on cars and truck's break for similar reasons, especially if the shock absorber's are stuffed and the vehicle is then driven on a badly corrugated dirt road ! As an army mechanic I saw a few springs break on army exercises in the remoter back road's of Qld and the NT.
Hi Mate and Welcome to the Forum, as already said only option is a replacement speedo, either new or from the scrapyard?
Thanks, mates. I think the best advice is to just keep riding. Well, it's -10C here so I'll let it rest for a bit hoping it will grow back.
Trusty mates, having trouble locating a decent after-market parts dealer. Recommendations? Best to all for a hearty holiday!
Ouch! World of Triumph wants 240lbs/$302 just for the gauge, apart from the housing. eBay offers no Triumph speedos, just a bunch of cheapy Chinese stuff. Dare I desecrate my British pony?