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I just bought a new speedometer and need to set the miles on that to match the miles on my old one. I need to increase it by about 20,000 miles. I don't really want to open it up, any ideas?
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If you really HAVE to run it up, connect the bottom end of the speedo cable to a drill, adjust the speed of the drill so it reads 60 mph on the speedo. lock it it and wait for two weeks. :shock:
Actually just 13 days, 21 hours and 20 minutes, but you said "about" 20,000 miles. 8-[
In reality, just keep the mental note of the difference, and when (if) you ever sell it, check the appropriate box on the odometer statement on the title.
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Anyone ever try this with a Dremel? Or would the high rpm's be too much for the speedo? Just curious.Originally posted by Steve View Post
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Does the Dremel have enough balls to even drive the speedo?Originally posted by bradleymaynar View PostComment
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Yes, the Dremel has enough torque to drive the new speedo, especially if the cable is properly lubed.
I don't know about the bikes, but most cars with mechanical speedos use a cable that turns about 1000 times per mile.
If you use a drill that turns 1000 rpm, that's a mile a minute, or 60 mph.
Most Dremels idle about 5000 (and probably don't have enough torque at that rpm), which would try to drive the speedo to 300 mph. :shock:
Run it faster, most have a top end of 30,000 or so, and you will try to get your speedo to read 1800 mph. :shock: :shock:
The only good part of that is that you might bend the needle enough that it will be accurate (if it still works). \\
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
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