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'73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:16 pm
by tomb7949
I broke the speedo drive washer that is located between the fork and speed drive. I tried replacing it with a washer with a 19 mm hole that seems to fit correctly over the axle diameter but smaller that the stopped shoulder of the axle. After I have assembled the wheel and push the bike, I notice that the speed drive rotates with the wheel. The first time I did it, I had the speedo cable attached. Before I realized what was happening, I had destroyed the speedo cable housing. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
FYI, I have the marzochi leading axle forks.

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:21 pm
by BevHevSteve
yes, replace it with a proper deminsioned stainless purpose made washer
http://store.bevelheaven.com/chassis-su ... less-sale/

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:37 am
by tomb7949
Thanks, Steve. I ordered one from you just before I wrote my post. I'll let you know how it works out.

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:20 am
by BevHevSteve
Since you are in there, i suggest that you soak your speedo drive in diesel for several days taking it out to spin often, keep doing so until it goes freely. Then stand upright and let sit until nothing comes out again spinning frequently. Once it stops dripping lube and install.

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:45 pm
by tomb7949
Thanks Steve.

Could you recommend a grease to use?

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:27 pm
by BevHevSteve
Tri-Flow its not GREASE its a nice oil to use.
http://store.bevelheaven.com/maintenanc ... lubricant/

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:39 pm
by tomb7949
I will order some in my next order unless you can add some to my last order from you.

I think that we are going to have a long customer/vendor relationship. Looking forward to it.

Re: '73 GT speedo drive problem

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:59 pm
by BevHevSteve
I believe your order either shipped Tuesday or is packed and will ship first thing in the AM... Sorry cant say off the top of my head, it's nearly 8pm just winding down my day..... Either way if you want it Plan on doing a new order, thanks.