Speedometer Issue

zoom45 · 09-11-2008, 10:24 PM

I now have about 55,500 on the old Nomad and now the speedometer floats about 10mph on rough roads. It's steady on smooth roads (most around here are rough). Normally, it jumps from 50-60 or 60-70mph. Smooth roads seems to be accurate. Any idea on what could cause this?
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Yellow Jacket · 09-11-2008, 10:28 PM

Is your speedometer driven off the front wheel? If so, may be a worn or dry cable assembly.

zoom45 · 09-11-2008, 10:31 PM

Yes off the front.

cactusjack · 09-11-2008, 11:44 PM

If it's a mechanical speedometer drive, your cable may be gummed up.

dantama · 09-12-2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoom45

Any idea on what could cause this?

Rough roads sounds like a likely cause

ells · 09-12-2008, 07:45 AM

Shoot a little speedometer cable lub in there and should be fine. They used to sell that stuff at parts stores but is probably starting to disappear. I believe it is a graphite-based lub

dogdoc · 09-12-2008, 08:48 PM

+1

09-11-2008, 10:24 PM	#1
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Speedometer Issue I now have about 55,500 on the old Nomad and now the speedometer floats about 10mph on rough roads. It's steady on smooth roads (most around here are rough). Normally, it jumps from 50-60 or 60-70mph. Smooth roads seems to be accurate. Any idea on what could cause this? Zoom __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2008, 10:28 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Speedometer Issue Is your speedometer driven off the front wheel? If so, may be a worn or dry cable assembly. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-11-2008, 10:31 PM	#3
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Speedometer Issue Yes off the front. __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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09-11-2008, 11:44 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Speedometer Issue If it's a mechanical speedometer drive, your cable may be gummed up. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-12-2008, 07:45 AM	#6
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Speedometer Issue Shoot a little speedometer cable lub in there and should be fine. They used to sell that stuff at parts stores but is probably starting to disappear. I believe it is a graphite-based lub
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09-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Speedometer Issue +1
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