Speedometer freaks out at 55+

[MisterMan]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

So I bought a gauge cluster off ebay and redid the faces trying to avoid pulling mine. I got it all installed and hooked up, then took it for a spin over the weekend.

When I got to about 55 or so, the speedo started making a funny whine and I noticed my speed jumped all the way up. When I slowed down, it was fine at 35, but would freak out again when I speed up.

So I pulled out the cable, checked it for wear, reinstalled it and it was a little better. It does make some gear type noises at higher speeds, but it also seemed to get a little better the longer I drove. I only put on about 5 miles total. Is this normal? Should I put something on the cable like lube or WD40 or something? My old speedo didn't do this, but I didn't put the white face on my old one either. Thanks.

yea, try going down to the local dirt bike store and buy some cable luber.... hose that sucker!!! if that dosent work, just buy another... keep in mind.. that cable lube will be about 1/2 the price of a new cable!!! lol.... inspect the gauge gears for missing teeth exc.