mechanical "computer" maintenance?
06-22-10, 02:47 PM
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mechanical "computer" maintenance?
i have a mechanical speedometer/odometer that i picked up at my local co-op. don't know the manufacturer other than it says "cycle" with a little biker above it. anyway, it's started to make a noise that sounds like the cable rubbing inside the housing (the cable from the gear on the hub to the "computer." it definitely changes speed with the speed of the bike. is it okay to just drop some tri-flow or other lubricant down the housing? is there a better way to do this? am i misdiagnosing the problem? thanks!
06-22-10, 04:48 PM
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The cable inside is broken. It'll need to be replaced. Try a motorcycle shop for a replacement cable. They're pretty universal.
06-22-10, 07:43 PM
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Ever get it up to 60?
I have pulled the inner cables from Schwinn Speedometers to grease them before with no problems, it likely unscrews from the base. You may want to check the wheel at the bottom too and make sure it doesn't have crud jammed in it.
I have pulled the inner cables from Schwinn Speedometers to grease them before with no problems, it likely unscrews from the base. You may want to check the wheel at the bottom too and make sure it doesn't have crud jammed in it.
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Oh, I know. I used to get that same question all the time. It is kind of dumb.
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