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Re: [Roadsters] Speedometer going wild

To: <aaron@polivka.org>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Speedometer going wild
From: "Marcus Pryor" <banshee16@starband.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:39:21 -0700 (PDT)
Get dome special speedometer lube. The problem  is caused by sticking in
the cable housing.

Marcus A. Pryor
For a new age of reason

> I just took the roadster out of storage for "spring".  Unfortunately,
> it's supposed to be below freezing tonight.
>
>
>
> But, anyway, on my way home, I noticed that at about 60+ miles per hour
> the speedo starting going wild. It was jumping back and forth wildly
> plus or minus 20 mph or so.  It has previously been rock steady at every
> speed.  When I slow down, it does settle out, and doesn't start jumping
> again till I go rather fast. It's a 1600 with the (wildly optimistic)
> 140mph speedo.  Is this something I should worry about?  I've had
> tea-baggers where there speedo is basically a moving idiot light that
> bounces, but my Roadster historically has been spot on accurate and
> steady. Should I disconnect it and squirt in some graphite or something?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> -aaron the lurker from Wisconsin
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