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Any ideas for a replacement? NewBonneville/Speedmaster.com has a nice one, but really - $60? Sorry any other ideas?
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Do a search, this has been discussed several times in the past. Here's what I did. Speedo loop
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thats a cool and economical solution. hats off to ya vintage.
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2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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thats the same one vintage had posted it was like $19.95
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Should be Riding
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I did an eye bolt, nylock, and one of those rubber faced washers before I got Brents. Gave it away to someone who needed it...
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thats the same one vintage had posted it was like $19.95
vintage and I crossed posts...
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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This one is cheaper than a cheap thing. Take the two broken ends and overlap them just enough to get the smallest tie wrap you can find over it. Use a black one and you won't even notice it. Mine has held for about half a year so far.
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My rubber one is about 6 months super glued together.
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I used a double split stainless steel shaft collar for the speedo and 2 collars for the brake line on the SM's front fender.
I had to fab up studs for mounting.I cut 1/4-20 bolts and TIG'd them on
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I've had to replace the rubber loop twice in the last 5 years. I've always replaced it with another stock rubber loop. Since it costs about $5 each time there's been no push for me to go with a $60 chrome loop.
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I used a soldering iron to heat the broken ends and reattach. Worked fine till I broke down and bought Brent's piece. That thing is like a fine piece of jewelry.
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Hi Guys, I made up a loop using 3mm stainless steel (welding rod..cleaned and polished) hard to bend but it works well and looks great (imho) minimal cost, if anyones interested i,ll post a pic, cheers, Tadpole
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thats a good idea tadpole...you'll be a frog in no time!!
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Here's my solution.Stainless steel shackle,threaded rod connector,acorn nut,a bolt and a washer.Neat thing is you don't have to remove the cable.Got all these at Lowe's.Under five bucks. 
Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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I like that one too.
Last edited by moe; 05/17/2008 10:02 AM.
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Yup dog, me tails gettin ready to drop off, finally heheehe, cheers guys, Tadpole 
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Okay I'm cheap but I like leather, so I used a small leather strap that I had laying around.
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Methinks you and I are of similar mind or at least similar budget. 
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Mine also is till holding with super glue (over 6 months).
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New Tires
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I'm cheaper and lazier than all of you. The dealer broke mine when replacing the speedo cable under warrantee. They gave me a new one, which is floating around my garage somewhere. I just cut off the broken loop and left the base to plug the hole. These things really serve no purpose.
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I'm cheaper and lazier than all of you. The dealer broke mine when replacing the speedo cable under warrantee. They gave me a new one, which is floating around my garage somewhere. I just cut off the broken loop and left the base to plug the hole. These things really serve no purpose.
When mine broke the cable was able to come in contact with the exhaust header.It burned the speedo cable's outer covering.Maybe your cable is a bit shorter?  
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Charles, I like the look of that one you made. Did you have to do anything to get the rod connector to fit the shackle?
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Actually, a melted speedo cable is why it was being replaced, that happened with the loop in place on my new 03 America. That was 4 years ago and I have had no ploblems without the loop.
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Mine has been broken for awhile, never fixed it, never had a problem.
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Charles, I like the look of that one you made. Did you have to do anything to get the rod connector to fit the shackle?
First you will have to thread a 5/16"??? bolt into the acorn nut. Then cut off the head leaving about 3/8" thereby creating a stud in the end of the nut.This will screw into the connector. You will also have to drill a hole through the connector for the shackle pin.Make sure you drill straight through.On the mounting side,use another 5/16" bolt through the fender with a washer on both sides.Don't overtighten as it may crack the fender.The shackle is a close fit so position it how you like it and then snug it down with pliers.Mines been on for over a year and hasn't budged.Hope this helps.Ride safe,Charlie.
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