Modern Vespa

So I was scooting about the other night and I noticed my speedo wasn't registering any MPHs which didn't seem right to me so I had to investigate.

A quick look around the net confirmed that there is an inherent weakness in the LX50's cable in that the end that joins on to the back of the odometer on the dashboard is made of plastic and tends to snap.

I was PRAYING that this was the reason for my problem. But sadly it wasn't. As you can see from the picture it had in fact sheared off inside the cable housing leaving me with a pretty irritating problem.

https://scootayblog.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/bustedspeedo.jpg?w=283&h=179

If just the inside had broken then I could potentially have just bought a new one and threaded the cable inside through.

However, now I have to completely remove the cable and replace it. A total pain because apparently there's rubber grommets and things that it's very hard to thread it through.

https://scootayblog.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/img_3827.jpg?w=320&h=238

I've just ordered a new one off Ebay (hopefully it's the right one)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400717109791

When it comes I'll put up a post and video of me trying to replace it.

If anyone's got any advice on how to do it I would appreciate it.

Will.

Ahh man this job is a pain in the ass and I feel for you. The simplest of fixes are always the most annoying.

You will find that the break cable is taking up the entire space where the speedo cable feeds through the fender. Obviously disconnecting the break lines isn't really ideal so be prepared for a lot of cussing.

You'll also need to remove the legsheild/glovebox. Take note of the glovebox mechanism! Forgot to reassemble the one on the gts and now we have no glove box untill I dive back in there.

Other than that its pretty much thread through and secure using the cable ties, be sure to have some spare!

!!! That cable doesn't look right!!!

Been through the same thing, if you look at the wheel end of your scoot youll see exactly what I mean. Follow the cable down and undo that little nut holding it on. If the worm gear comes out with it just slide it back in the hole!.. Unless the 2t's front assembly is different but wouldnt see why!