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i Just Got a 1982 Gs 850 L for $800.
My tech =odomer is not working what do i do.
thanks.
 
remove the cable from the tach and see if it spins while running
 
NES07DEZ said:
how do i do that.
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The cable screws on to the back of your tach, unscrew it ( its a barrel type fitting) pull it out untill you can look inside the housing, start your bike and see if the cable inside the housing is spinning. If the cable doesn't spin you likely have a broken tach cable (lesss than 20 bucks from Bike Bandit), if it does spin, the problem is likely in the tach.


Welcome to the GSR! You came to the right place, great people here, and all the answers you will ever need, (and some you don't!)
 
To get you by temporarily (in my case 1200 miles) you can take the cable out of the sleeve and JB weld it back together where it's broken.
 
I just did it and the cable does not spin.
thnaks alot! what now?
 
Trace the sleeve down to the engine. It will be the same barrel type connection. (I think.)

And welcome to the Forum, by the way :)
 
uudfourty said:
Trace the sleeve down to the engine. It will be the same barrel type connection. (I think.)

And welcome to the Forum, by the way :)
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How did we end up way over here in the tech forum? Can someone direct me to the OT?:D

He's right, and its an easy fix. No harm in leaving it alone though, mine hasn't worked in months. Who needs a tach, just a handfull of throttle and I'm good!:eek:
 
ok i check it out and the cable is broken at the end closest to the engine block.
Can i jb weld it.
 
i just fixed it. Only temporary till i get the new cable.
thanks to everybody that helped.
I LOVE THIS WEB SITE!
 
Good job! Glad you got it going. Now I suppose i should take a cue from you and get to fixin' my own!:D
 
NES07DEZ said:
i just fixed it. Only temporary till i get the new cable.
thanks to everybody that helped.
I LOVE THIS WEB SITE!
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Welcome.
Jut stay away from the off topic section and you won't get "tainted" like the rest of us!:)
 
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Greetings and Salutations!

Greetings and Salutations!

Hi Mr. NES07DEZ,

Welcome to the forum. Please click here to receive your meta-welcome, chock full of suggestions and links to vendors and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where you'll find lots of GS850G lovin'. Thanks for joining us. We like pictures. Not you, your bike! :D


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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