Reattaching the speedometer cable & retainer: Difference between revisions
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You should use one drop of Loctite 242 (blue) on the internal thread of the nut. This will hold it permanently. But DO NOT get 242 down into the cable itself. One drop only. | You should use one drop of Loctite 242 (blue) on the internal thread of the nut. This will hold it permanently. But DO NOT get 242 down into the cable itself. One drop only. | ||
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It's a lot easier to do this if you stand on the left side of the bike and turn the bars as far as possible to the right. This opens up the most room, so you can get your hand up in there. Anyone who has done this before knows it can be a bit of a pain to get the threads lined up right so they bite. This method is the easiest on your hand. | It's a lot easier to do this if you stand on the left side of the bike and turn the bars as far as possible to the right. This opens up the most room, so you can get your hand up in there. Anyone who has done this before knows it can be a bit of a pain to get the threads lined up right so they bite. This method is the easiest on your hand. | ||