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Longer speedometer cable

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I have a 1981 GS 650 that i put drag bars with risers on. Ive been having a bit of a hard time finding a longer speedometer cable that will be able to reach my new mini speedometer. The factory cable comes up about 6 inches short. What am i missing? This can't be that difficult.
 
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Motion pro shows the same part # for the E and G models But a different # for the GL. So there is a difference between models. Might could call them and see which is longer. Compared to how long yours is and what exact model you have. http://www.motionpro.com/ They also make specialty longer cables if needed.
 
Thanks for the info! I'll check them out. I sent an email to jp cycles and they literally told me I have a "severely outdated motorcycle" thanks jerks
 
I doubt the L is much longer. The gauges are still off the triple tree no?

What about looking for something from another japanese bike? Are the speedo cables pretty much the same across the manufacturers?

You may have to move that speedo to the triple clamp and off the bars if that's where you put it.
 
If I can't get a longer cable without paying an arm and a leg there is some room to place it close to the factory location if I make a bracket for it. I like the location of it as of now though :/
 
what is the length of the cable you have got? and how long do you need it? then we could measure cables we have, and see if any comes close
 
Sci85 said:
I doubt the L is much longer. The gauges are still off the triple tree no?
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Yes, the speedo is in the same place. In fact, the stright-line distance between the axle and the speedo is probably almost identical, but the L speedo drive exits at a downward angle, which requires a bit of cable to curve back up along the fork. I would guess that it might be about 4 inches or so extra. :o

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Good guess Steve ! I compared a spare "G" cable to what's on my "L" - the "L" cable is about 5 inches (maybe 6) longer than "G"
 
I checked the Suzuki Speedo cables we stock, and the longest is the one for the GS650GL.... 44.75" end-to-end on the inner cable.

Follow this link to our web site and then click the 'Long' radio button at the top of the list to view the lengths.

Suzuki Speedo Cables
 
jeff.saunders said:
I checked the Suzuki Speedo cables we stock, and the longest is the one for the GS650GL.... 44.75" end-to-end on the inner cable.

Follow this link to our web site and then click the 'Long' radio button at the top of the list to view the lengths.

Suzuki Speedo Cables
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Just measured on my bike and that is pretty much exactly the size I need. Z1 rules
 
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