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Mr Gazza · 15-01-2024, 09:19 AM

That's spot on Tim. I did some measuring yesterday and came up with 7 to 8mm for the spacer @25mm ID, so 7.5 would be right.
I'm also missing a washer under the sleeve nut which will improve things in the right direction again.

Thank you so much for your offer, the thing is, I ordered a spacer and washer from Moto Rapido first thing this morning, so the deed is done now!
Still good to know that I'm right with the 7.5mm though. Thanks again.

The next problem is the speedo cable. As mentioned I've found that an XS650 cable should be the length I need @900mm, but I don't know if Japanese threads will fit my Italian (CEV?) instruments. Venhill will be my next call.

An SS tacho cable is available but not stocked and Craig couldn't tell me the length, so I didn't take the gamble as it would be non-refundable.

Dukedesmo · 15-01-2024, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

That's spot on Tim. I did some measuring yesterday and came up with 7 to 8mm for the spacer @25mm ID, so 7.5 would be right.
I'm also missing a washer under the sleeve nut which will improve things in the right direction again.

Thank you so much for your offer, the thing is, I ordered a spacer and washer from Moto Rapido first thing this morning, so the deed is done now!
Still good to know that I'm right with the 7.5mm though. Thanks again.

The next problem is the speedo cable. As mentioned I've found that an XS650 cable should be the length I need @900mm, but I don't know if Japanese threads will fit my Italian (CEV?) instruments. Venhill will be my next call.

An SS tacho cable is available but not stocked and Craig couldn't tell me the length, so I didn't take the gamble as it would be non-refundable.

Too late then! Sorry about that.

As for the speedo cable, I don't know if it would work but old Moto Guzzis have a long cable as it runs from the speedo to the gearbox - anything between 800 and 1100mm depending on model (and there's one listed as 898mm), check out; https://www.gutsibits.co.uk/pr/TheSh...&PriceFilter=2 for length & info.

Also I don't kow if the fittings are the same but they are Italian (Veglia clocks) so maybe?

Mr Gazza · 15-01-2024, 12:12 PM

Thanks for the Gutsi link Tim. I spotted one @915 which might give me a bit more wiggle room, so I'll ask them if they think CEV and Veglia are compatible.
Cheapest speedo cables I' seen so far too. SS tacho cable is about £32!

Hang on to those spacers, Nasher will probably be doing some more hybrid forks in the future, so they might come in handy yet.
As it happens I needed the washer too so the spacer made the order up above their minimum order for post.

15-01-2024, 09:19 AM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	That's spot on Tim. I did some measuring yesterday and came up with 7 to 8mm for the spacer @25mm ID, so 7.5 would be right. I'm also missing a washer under the sleeve nut which will improve things in the right direction again. Thank you so much for your offer, the thing is, I ordered a spacer and washer from Moto Rapido first thing this morning, so the deed is done now! Still good to know that I'm right with the 7.5mm though. Thanks again. The next problem is the speedo cable. As mentioned I've found that an XS650 cable should be the length I need @900mm, but I don't know if Japanese threads will fit my Italian (CEV?) instruments. Venhill will be my next call. An SS tacho cable is available but not stocked and Craig couldn't tell me the length, so I didn't take the gamble as it would be non-refundable. __________________

15-01-2024, 12:12 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	Thanks for the Gutsi link Tim. I spotted one @915 which might give me a bit more wiggle room, so I'll ask them if they think CEV and Veglia are compatible. Cheapest speedo cables I' seen so far too. SS tacho cable is about £32! Hang on to those spacers, Nasher will probably be doing some more hybrid forks in the future, so they might come in handy yet. As it happens I needed the washer too so the spacer made the order up above their minimum order for post. __________________