2004 R1150RT Speedo Cable

[Mr. Frank]

Is there a normal life (miles to failure) for the speedo cable on the oilhead RT's? I know they do fail at some point, but is there a preventive maintenance replacement time? I'd be interested to hear when yours failed or how long you've gone so far without a failure.

[Kenn45]

Almost 80K on my '96 Roadster and no problems. Has your cable failed on your RT?

[Mr. Frank]

I'm at 38K with no problems so far. I'm trying to see if there is a point where I'm on borrowed time and need to replace the cable in the comfort of my garage.

[eap]

Is there a normal life (miles to failure) for the speedo cable on the oilhead RT's? I know they do fail at some point, but is there a preventive maintenance replacement time? I'd be interested to hear when yours failed or how long you've gone so far without a failure.
my '01 1150GS broke at 38K - cost $15 to replace and 30-40 mintues on the GS.

I never did any PM to it before it broke, but I think you can drop a drop of 3n1 oil down the cable. Mine broke about 12" down from the top, I noticed a distinct 'kink' or 'bend' right at the point where it broke. Must've been how my handle bars rest or something? :confused:

[OUTBACKUFO]

Started to experience some odditity in a wierd waving of the needle at about 85k on a 02 1150GS... my local tech though that the cable was about to go... at 96K now and still no real problems.. it is a part that will go when it goes... i ride hard in extreme weather and landscape conditions...

[jdiaz]

Broke at 19K on my RT, and never broke in 88K on my RS.