speedometer cable

Trailbikeryder · 04-15-2013, 06:53 AM

Hi,

this weekend my speedometer cable went bad. I went to 2 local bike/parts suppliers. I showed them the cable, but both said they didn't have cables for Skyteams...(V-Raptor 250). They also told me once they didn't have spark plugs for skyteams.

Some Japanese cable must fit, but witch one? I looked up the Suzuki Van Van cable, but it looks different.

I also had some problems with the rear disk brake. The pads locked and wouldn't open. After 15 minutes of playing with the brake pedal and trying to pry them apart they finally openend. Anyone else with that king of problem? What can cause this?

Eric

zingshoen · 04-15-2013, 08:09 AM

what bike is yours a copy of? does the internet have any answers?

chances are it is a generic part u can order cheaply from china or the US, but likely there is a german importer who has all that generic stuff. who sells pitbikes, 200c dirt bikes, quads in germany?

bikeshop dudes only respond if u say the name of the brands they sell. sometimes u get a good guy, but only sometimes. they are the salt of the earth.

Trailbikeryder · 04-15-2013, 09:19 AM

It's a copy of the Suzuki rv125 Van Van. That cable is different then mine though. If I new which cable looks like mine from other jap bike, I could go to the bike shop and compair it before I buy it. If I order it and it doesn't fit I have the hassel with sending it back.

I could get it from the shop I bought the bike from, but they are a 90-100km away. It would be quicker if I got it from local guys.

katoranger · 04-15-2013, 10:32 AM

What do the ends look like?

Trailbikeryder · 04-15-2013, 10:35 AM

I will post a picture when I get home.

Weldangrind · 04-15-2013, 11:04 AM

Hi Eric,

This would be my guess for the speedometer cable: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...&id=3149710018 I believe that the price is actually 15 CNY, not $15.00USD. Parts from Taobao are really inexpensive.

Regarding the brakes, I'd flush out the brake fluid and change it. You might need to remove the camliper in order to bleed it properly, since the bleeder needs to be at the highest point of the caliper.

Trailbikeryder · 04-15-2013, 11:37 AM

Thanks, but mine looks different. I was browsing ebay and found this.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/TACHOWELLE-HY...ht_3160wt_1004

The Karion is a copy of the TW200
It looks like Hyosung use the same type cable. Mine is 85cm. Now I just need to find out which Hyosung has the aprox length.

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Regarding the brakes, I'd flush out the brake fluid and change it. You might need to remove the camliper in order to bleed it properly, since the bleeder needs to be at the highest point of the caliper.

Ok, will do.

david3921 · 04-15-2013, 07:36 PM

I agree with Weld. Bleed the system. When you release the brake, the fluid is supposed to flow back into the reservoir. That releases the pads from the caliper. If there may be blockage this won't happen.

As to getting parts from a "real" motorcycle shop; I think it was Weld that suggested that you don't name the bike. Just tell them it's a "project" bike.

humanbeing · 04-16-2013, 07:17 AM

The good old Suzuki GS125? 85.x cm http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9010336625

Trailbikeryder · 04-22-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by humanbeing

The good old Suzuki GS125? 85.x cm http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9010336625

Thanks for the tips everyone.

I found one on Ebay for a Suzuki GN125. Shipping was quick (2 days) & works fine.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/330592570441?...#ht_1282wt_721

I changed the fluid. Seems to be ok now.

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Just tell them it's a "project" bike.

Thats what I'm going to tell them from now on. :P

SpudRider · 04-22-2013, 02:17 PM

Thanks for posting the update.

I'm glad you found a speedometer cable for your bike!

Spud

linuxyeti · 01-13-2016, 03:39 AM

Hi there

Sorry to resurrect an old thread ..

I assume the GN125 speedo cable will fit the 125cc V-Raptor? Are the other cable (Throttle & Clutch) also the same as a GN125's?

Cheers

Tony

humanbeing · 01-13-2016, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by linuxyeti

I assume the GN125 speedo cable will fit the 125cc V-Raptor? Are the other cable (Throttle & Clutch) also the same as a GN125's...

Measure it & get the answer from pictures of https://weidong360.taobao.com/
Keywords: 油门线 Throttle cable | 离合线 Clutch cable
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For example: Chonda in GN125 body
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19795752017 REAL GN is shorter
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=20146883543 REAL GN's end is in different shape

04-15-2013, 06:53 AM	#1
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	speedometer cable Hi, this weekend my speedometer cable went bad. I went to 2 local bike/parts suppliers. I showed them the cable, but both said they didn't have cables for Skyteams...(V-Raptor 250). They also told me once they didn't have spark plugs for skyteams. Some Japanese cable must fit, but witch one? I looked up the Suzuki Van Van cable, but it looks different. I also had some problems with the rear disk brake. The pads locked and wouldn't open. After 15 minutes of playing with the brake pedal and trying to pry them apart they finally openend. Anyone else with that king of problem? What can cause this? Eric
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04-15-2013, 08:09 AM	#2
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	what bike is yours a copy of? does the internet have any answers? chances are it is a generic part u can order cheaply from china or the US, but likely there is a german importer who has all that generic stuff. who sells pitbikes, 200c dirt bikes, quads in germany? bikeshop dudes only respond if u say the name of the brands they sell. sometimes u get a good guy, but only sometimes. they are the salt of the earth. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Hi Eric, This would be my guess for the speedometer cable: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...&id=3149710018 I believe that the price is actually 15 CNY, not $15.00USD. Parts from Taobao are really inexpensive. Regarding the brakes, I'd flush out the brake fluid and change it. You might need to remove the camliper in order to bleed it properly, since the bleeder needs to be at the highest point of the caliper. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the update. I'm glad you found a speedometer cable for your bike! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-15-2013, 09:19 AM	#3
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	It's a copy of the Suzuki rv125 Van Van. That cable is different then mine though. If I new which cable looks like mine from other jap bike, I could go to the bike shop and compair it before I buy it. If I order it and it doesn't fit I have the hassel with sending it back. I could get it from the shop I bought the bike from, but they are a 90-100km away. It would be quicker if I got it from local guys.
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04-15-2013, 10:35 AM	#5
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	I will post a picture when I get home.
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04-15-2013, 07:36 PM	#8
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,031	I agree with Weld. Bleed the system. When you release the brake, the fluid is supposed to flow back into the reservoir. That releases the pads from the caliper. If there may be blockage this won't happen. As to getting parts from a "real" motorcycle shop; I think it was Weld that suggested that you don't name the bike. Just tell them it's a "project" bike.
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04-16-2013, 07:17 AM	#9
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	The good old Suzuki GS125? 85.x cm http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9010336625
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01-13-2016, 03:39 AM	#12
linuxyeti Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Wolverhampton, UK Posts: 76	Hi there Sorry to resurrect an old thread .. I assume the GN125 speedo cable will fit the 125cc V-Raptor? Are the other cable (Throttle & Clutch) also the same as a GN125's? Cheers Tony
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