Speedometer cable, where to store

[Steve do]

Where do you store your spare cable that is isn't in your way all the time. I slid mine down the frame on the left side under the false tank, wrapped the extra around the front and then back down the other side. It has been there a couple months with no problems.
Steven

[davidl]

Underneath the mat in your trunk. Not in the way, easy to get to..

[bikerking.biz]

Why would you want to store a spare speedometer cable? If you clean (drain water out and clean) and regrease it at least once every year, it will last for years.

[Steve do]

I carry one, along with a patch kit and air comp, spare head light bulb, set of brake pads, assorted tools, small set jumper cables, some brake fluid, wire and fuses, and a quart of true gas. I don't want to get 1000 miles form home and be totally stranded. Maybe it is just me, but it never hurts to be prepared.
Ride Safe
Steven

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Steve, I mean no offense by this but the Voyager XII can and will run without a functional speed-o cable. Having an extra is great and they don't weight much but you could just as easily leave it home and should you need it, simply replace it once you return home.
The only trade off is you lose cruise, auto candle turn signals and speed controlled volume advance until it is replaced.

[kjsett]

Steve, I mean no offense by this but the Voyager XII can and will run without a functional speed-o cable. Having an extra is great and they don't weight much but you could just as easily leave it home and should you need it, simply replace it once you return home.
The only trade off is you lose cruise, auto candle turn signals and speed controlled volume advance until it is replaced.

True, not fun when your cable breaks. I replaced mine when I lost speedometer on a trip 1000 miles from home October of 2013. I still carry a spare because of the consequences of not having. But in my case, it wasn't the cable, it was the little gear box that the cable connects to on the front wheel. It had froze up, getting one of those soon enough to install before returning was too expensive (doubled the cost for an overnight shipment).

[Me Again]

Where do you store your spare cable that is isn't in your way all the time. I slid mine down the frame on the left side under the false tank, wrapped the extra around the front and then back down the other side. It has been there a couple months with no problems.
Steven

Sounds to me you have a good place to store it.easily accessable.
You don't have to unload anything and you won't be on a 5000 mile around the country trip and loose all the funtions and can't see how many miles you really put on.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Me Again

[Barry]

I store my spare inside the fairing. I put some foam around each end to prevent rattles. Just remove 2 screws and remove the headlight bezel. Stick one end of the cable down one side, then take the other end and stuff it down the other side. I've been carrying the same spare for 15 years and never needed it.

[chevyman1]

I store my spare inside the fairing. I put some foam around each end to prevent rattles. Just remove 2 screws and remove the headlight bezel. Stick one end of the cable down one side, then take the other end and stuff it down the other side. I've been carrying the same spare for 15 years and never needed it.

You might want to check it once and a wile, I had one stored and the cable inside collected moister and rusted fast make sure you have it greased good and I would store it in a ziplock bag

[Barry]

Point well made. I did grease it before storing it. A plastic bag could trap moisture and possibly create a rust potential? I do check it every couple of years. It still is in like new condition as of a month ago.

[mikey]

I carry one, along with a patch kit and air comp, spare head light bulb, set of brake pads, assorted tools, small set jumper cables, some brake fluid, wire and fuses, and a quart of true gas. I don't want to get 1000 miles form home and be totally stranded. Maybe it is just me, but it never hurts to be prepared.
Ride Safe
Steven

you might want to get a small cargo trailer. that would hull all you need plus some extras

[vxiirider]

I have carried a spare Speedometer cable since 2002 and have never had to use it since I faithfully pull, clean and re-grease the cable every fall. I store it under the mat in the trunk so it's always there if I need it or a fellow rider needs one.

[chicagorandy]

As a former high mileage Ural sidecar ride/owner I suffer from "bring-it-itis" - the dreaded illness mandating bringing along enough parts and tools to purt near rebuild the bike at the side of the road - lol. The Ural has a massive trunk at the rear of the hack helping foster this disease.
In my defense bringing along all that crap saved my keester more times over the 50K miles ridden than I care to remember.

My Voyager has an appreciable amount of storage room but I am trying to limit the tonnage as best I can force myself. I do carry a full tool kit, spare bulbs and fuses, tire plug kit and inflator, LED flashlight, rain gear and the like. Mostly things I can use to self-rescue or help another biker in need. I have yet to take the bike on a LOOOONG ride but would add that speedo cable to the trunk were I to do one. No it isn't 'needed' to make it home, but it sure would be handy to have and it's a simple enough parts swap on a long journey.

[ghostler]

Had to replace my brand new speedometer cable on my 2001 XII that I installed last year. It replaced the original that failed. Stopped off in Fort Sumner NM for lunch with friends. Speedometer stopped working, thought it had failed so used the GPS to monitor my speed home.

Pulled the cable, snapped because of a crimper mark. Someone crimped the cable with a large crimp tool like those used for battery cable connectors. My front fender emblem was loose, thought the wind tore it off until I found the crimp. 3/4th's is gone. Don't know what would possess some folk to vandelize someone's ride. Left my alarm off, because I could see the bike out the truck stop restaurant window. Some young men seemed to be interested in our bikes. Mine was the only tourer. Didn't know one was malicious.

Got the new cable on, which restored operation. Even the hard core riders respects one's ride, so I gather they were probably not bikers. When younger, I would have been very upset at this event. Figured the Lord had a purpose, Romans 8:28, got that young man on my prayer list. Next time I'll arm my alarm.

[Lucasind]

quote: My front fender emblem was loose, thought the wind tore it off until I found the crimp. 3/4th's is gone. Don't know what would possess some folk to vandelize someone's ride. Left my alarm off, because I could see the bike out the truck stop restaurant window. Some young men seemed to be interested in our bikes. Mine was the only tourer. Didn't know one was malicious.

Got the new cable on, which restored operation. Even the hard core riders respects one's ride, so I gather they were probably not bikers. When younger, I would have been very upset at this event. Figured the Lord had a purpose, Romans 8:28, got that young man on my prayer list. Next time I'll arm my alarm.


I know what ya mean there ghostler ! When I worked at the local steel plant here,I rode my wing to work everyday.
Parked in the back near the maintenance shop where I worked ,to keep a eye on the bike,after clocking out one day I discovered that someone had stripped a bunch of badges and chrome trinkets off my bike ! were talking co-workers and "union brothers"...after alot of investigation...never did find out "who dun it"...................tony