1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Speedometer issues

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Darrel78, Jun 24, 2016.

  1. Darrel78 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Arkansas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 WR430
    Quick question for the group; I'm having issues with my speedometer on my WR where the needle moves to the max peg once I go past 60 or so. It just started doing this. As I run the bike past an indicated 60 or so the speedometer needle seems to want to time travel on me; it pegs around the dial to the stop. Anyone on here have any experience with these units for repairs? Is it better to go to an electronic speedometer and if so, what kind/brand?
  2. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    speedometer?? on a husky?? im confused...;)

    the needle just broke off as soon as I rode it on the one husky I own that had a speedo so I cant help.

    you should be able to track down a small instrument shop, look under VDO, that could help.
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  3. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    Darrel,
    I've got a new TrailTech electro speedo I can send you. I never installed it and probably never will. I can check the model and let you know.
    Let me know if you're interested.
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  4. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    THERES A A GUY ON THE VINTAGE JAPANESE BIKE FB PAGE THAT RESTORES THOSE BEEN THINKING OF TRACKIN'EM DOWN MITE PUT THE OE SETUP BACK ON MINE ANYBUDDY HAVE THAT PLATE WITH DRIVE PINS THAT SCREWS TO THE HUB I HAVE TWO SPEEDO'S SOME CABLES AND DRIVES BUT I SOLD THAT PLATE TO A MEMBER:banghead:
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  5. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    The speedo if OEM is a ND (Nippon Denso) . Husqvarna stopped using VDO in early to mid 80's
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