Speedometer greasing

[a1bummer]

Anybody ever try putting a grease-zerk on the speedometers of our 83-85 ventures? I was able to put a small one on the other day. I used a 1/4" bit in the drill-press and went very slowly as to not drill into the shaft. I used a dremel to finish it off. If your careful, you won't mar the shaft. I tapped it and was able to screw the zerk in fine. When I pumped grease into the speedo it came out both ends of the shaft. I worked quite well. But after the speedo/tach assembly was all back together and reinstalled in the bike, the zerk is at a wierd angle that migh make id tough to get the greese gun onto it. Considering how often I might need to grease it, I don't think it will be to much of a problem.

[Gearhead]

Hmm, you mean the shaft between the cable attachment point and the magnet on the inside? Interesting...

 

Jeremy

[a1bummer]

Yup. I'll take a picture when I get a chance.

[MiCarl]

I had mine off today to clean and lube the needle because it was sluggish. While I had it apart I put sprayed some chain lube on the input shaft. I figure it will work its way in then stay put, just like on a chain:fingers-crossed-emo