aftermarket speedo gauge to replace broken one

[Mjholi67]

My speedometer gauge is bad. I know its not the hub or cable. What are some aftermarket ones that fit the cluster? I may switch out both the speedo and tach

[CMReynolds1]

Replacing the speedo is not just a plug and play option. There are a few things to consider. The ratio of turns of the wheel, cable, and relationship to the actual speedo are all critical. I would suggest to save your sanity, you try to find an exact replacement. To go through getting the ratio set is very time consuming and costly on a bike. Not quite as bad on a car, but doing a bike is not common and I imagine gears, etc.are hard to find. Thus making it expensive.
I just wanted to throw that out there for your consideration. Good Luck!

[Mjholi67]

I appreciate your response. I'll keep looking only problem is availability. It's a 1979 Honda gl1000

[spiralout]

How do you know the speedo is bad? have you hooked a drill up to it to spin it? If it's definitely the gauge, here's a couple of threads on opening up an 1100 gauge for cleaning and repair. The 1000 is similar. http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41376
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/2-g ... r-fix.html

[CMReynolds1]

There is a motorcycle salvage place in Lynnwood, WA. I forgot the name, maybe check them?