Mechanical Speedo failure

Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Do mechanical speedos break often? Mine has (on the sachs), getting it replaced but was wondering if it's a common thing to happen. Aparently it's all jammed up. Will I have to wind it on to the current milage or just have a reciept saying milage before the change?

Cheers
R
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

They do not fail that often (suspect electronic ones fail more often), but the chances are that they will just supply a new one with the mileage at zero.

All the best

Keith
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kasandrich · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

its a lot more common for the cable or the drive (at front wheel or gearbox) to go wrong......Always suspect these first
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Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Been through a couple of cables and the drive is fine. Tried turning the clock but it wouldn't move as it's blocked. Thankfully the cost of a new one is only £35 including vat which is a bonus (garage first said "hmm, i don't know, but they're usually around the £150 mark" - you can probably tell I'm happy it wasn't)

Cheers all
R
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