Speedometer issues and GPS questions.  By  viciousharp (Read 968 times)

Had the same problem with a Scooter. It is not the cable that causes this..it is the speedometer itself. They are magnetically dampened so the needle returns to zero slowly..vice just dropping quickly. When they go bad the 'hair spring' that returns them to zero is too weak to do so and the needle hangs in place. New cable did not fix the issue..I had to replace the Speedo and all was back to normal. Here is a tip.. ride and watch your odometer..it will continue to log on miles which tells you the cable itself is ok and that the problem lies in the speedo itself. Ax for mounting a GPS..many drill screw holes in the dash panel to install them 'cause like you say the handlebars are covered by body plastics. Myself..I modded a GPS holder so it mounted on the shaft of my mirror. While not as steady and vibration makes it hard to see..if I place one finger on the GPS for a second..it stabilizes it so I can read it.. Hope this helps But I would give a 99% chance the speedo is bad..verify the cable as I mentioned..by watching the odometer. If it logs on miles the cable is working. BUT..the tell tale 'bad speedo' sign is that it hangs up..and sometimes will even swing back and forth as you ride..
Glenn

I just used the Arkon handlebar mount on the left mirrir stem with a piece of fuel line that I split placed over a mirror stem to make up the difference and allow it to clamp on.

Yes it does sound like the speedometer itself is hanging up inside.

If you're still looking for an option to mount your gps check out ram mounts. I mounted my gps with one of there kits that attached to the brake reservoir. Not the cheapest option out there, I think all the parts cost me about $50 but its pretty solid and very adjustable.