Hi All,
A buddy is building a Seeley replica T500 but wants to use the std mechanical Tacho vice an electrical one like the Scitsu. His problem is the std. Suzuki T500 Tacho cable is about 200mm/ 8 inches too short. Does anyone know if there is an alternative Suzuki cable that will fit both drive and Tacho but will give him the length he needs.
Cheers Geoff
Longer Tacho cable for a T500
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Re: Longer Tacho cable for a T500
Here is a photo of the bike in question. You can see the Tacho is mounted well forward.


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Re: Longer Tacho cable for a T500
Plenty of companies will make cables to length. Google it or look in classic MCM or similar.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Re: Longer Tacho cable for a T500
Hi Alan,
I know of several places that will make custom bowden cables (if you can't do them yourself) but I have never seen any who can also do Speedo/Tacho cables. I will consult Google immediately
. Of course a suitable Suzuki made option will be easiest and probably cheaper.
Cheers Geoff
I know of several places that will make custom bowden cables (if you can't do them yourself) but I have never seen any who can also do Speedo/Tacho cables. I will consult Google immediately

Cheers Geoff
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Re: Longer Tacho cable for a T500
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or if you contact Venhills or similar with measurements, I'm sure they could sort it.
or if you contact Venhills or similar with measurements, I'm sure they could sort it.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Re: Longer Tacho cable for a T500
Hi Alan,
I have passed the suggestions onto the guy in question. He should be able to work it out from there.
Cheers Geoff
I have passed the suggestions onto the guy in question. He should be able to work it out from there.
Cheers Geoff