Speedometer Cable Question

Yalzin · Post by **Yalzin** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:26 am

Hey all! It finally happened - I busted my speedometer cable. Almost 13,000 miles before it went.

I'm having some trouble sourcing a new inner cable (though I'm thinking of just replacing the whole shebang, though I know it's a PITA). My local dealer closed. I've contacted Scooterworks Chicago, who said they'd get back to me, but must have gotten lost somewhere along the way. Google searches have failed me (as have scooterwest, scooterworks, and ebay).

I COULD order one for a Star from the UK, buuuut I'd rather have it sooner rather than next month.

Suggestions? Can I use one from a PX150/200?

Thanks

BigDaddy SnakeOiler · Post by **BigDaddy SnakeOiler** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:11 pm

As my cable just broke after 13000m, I am wondering the same thing. I'm replacing it today with an LML one, but how long will that last? I'd rather use a Vespa one.

BigDaddy SnakeOiler · Post by **BigDaddy SnakeOiler** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:12 pm

I got mine at my local dealer, Philly Scooters. Where are you located?

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 4:56 pm

Yalzin wrote:Hey all! It finally happened - I busted my speedometer cable. Almost 13,000 miles before it went. I'm having some trouble sourcing a new inner cable.

Just call your closest Genuine dealer. Genuine parts is not really structured to work thru Scooterworks or by direct telephone sales.
(though ScooterWest is a Genuine dealer and a direct call to them ought to work for you)

Yalzin · Post by **Yalzin** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:59 pm

used to work at my local dealership until we closed for good at the end of last year. Now the nearest one is about an hour away, which isn't too bad (though they don't have the best reputation).

I'll have to give Scooterwest a call I suppose to see if they can get me one.

Stilts · Post by **Stilts** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:23 pm

Get a PX one from ScooterMercato.com

BigDaddy SnakeOiler · Post by **BigDaddy SnakeOiler** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:19 pm

Stilts wrote:Get a PX one from ScooterMercato.com

Just to clarify, a PX one will work?

Neurotic-Hapi-Snak · Post by **Neurotic-Hapi-Snak** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:10 pm

BigDaddy SnakeOiler wrote:
Stilts wrote:Get a PX one from ScooterMercato.com
Just to clarify, a PX one will work?

There are two different PX speedo cables, a clip one and a threaded cap one. If I recall, the Stella uses the one with the threaded cap.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:11 pm

Might as well replace that plastic gear too inside the hub while you're at it.

Stilts · Post by **Stilts** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:16 pm

Neurotic-Hapi-Snak wrote:
BigDaddy SnakeOiler wrote:
Stilts wrote:Get a PX one from ScooterMercato.com
Just to clarify, a PX one will work?
There are two different PX speedo cables, a clip one and a threaded cap one. If I recall, the Stella uses the one with the threaded cap.

Yes,the one with the threaded cap.

Yalzin · Post by **Yalzin** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 2:17 am

Thanks

Yalzin · Post by **Yalzin** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:45 pm

For some closure, I ended up buying https://www.scooterworks.com/Inner-Spee ... P2476.aspx

Works perfectly.

Stilts · Post by **Stilts** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:57 pm

It's funny, not too long after I posted my original response, mine broke.

All better now thanks to Mercato.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:36 pm

Neurotic-Hapi-Snak wrote:
BigDaddy SnakeOiler wrote:
Stilts wrote:Get a PX one from ScooterMercato.com
Just to clarify, a PX one will work?
There are two different PX speedo cables, a clip one and a threaded cap one. If I recall, the Stella uses the one with the threaded cap.

But that is just for the 'outer'?
Will the same 'inner' work for.both types?

Yalzin · Post by **Yalzin** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:06 am

The inner I posed is working great

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