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Removing odometer
Posted: 05:57 pm Feb 03 2008
by THill
Is there a kit for the front wheel to do this or what have you guys come up with ?
Thanks...T Hill
Posted: 06:27 pm Feb 03 2008
by Mr. Wibbens
Put on a set of USD's
Any reason you can't leave the odo drive hub on?
Posted: 07:45 pm Feb 03 2008
by THill
If i had USD forks i'd put them on, but i don't right now, so i've got to work with what i got..................
I'd like to remove the cable and plug the hole up.
Just wondering what folks have plugged the hole up with..
Posted: 08:11 pm Feb 03 2008
by Mr. Wibbens
silicone, jb weld, goop
think I heard one time that you could use a valve stem cap but I've never confirmed this
Posted: 08:53 pm Feb 03 2008
by thebleakness
I used an old Chapstick cap if I remember correctly. It was a very tight fit and I don't think I even used any glue.
Posted: 09:21 pm Feb 03 2008
by Mr. Wibbens
But why get rid of it?
Kind of nice knowing how far I've gone, and how much further I can go
Like when riding tight single track, if I get close to 40 miles on odo, I definitely need to be heading back for the truck
Posted: 10:20 pm Feb 03 2008
by skythrasher
When I put on my Watchdog I just removed the cable and used silicone to plug the hole. It stays in well and can be removed if you want to re-install. If you are careful you can even make it look nice and smooth.
Posted: 10:47 pm Feb 03 2008
by thebleakness
Mr. Wibbens wrote:But why get rid of it?
Because it broke and there was no use in having it just dangle around.
Posted: 11:16 pm Feb 04 2008
by k.d.x.
I've seen bins at hardware stores that have caps that will fit it. I bought one for mine but I lost it on the way home while on my street bike. Fell right through a hole in my pocket. There were several options for this. Try OSH or ACE.
Posted: 01:56 am Feb 06 2008
by battery
I was able to crimp off the steel cable end and fold it over. Took some doing but I think its pretty tight.
Posted: 08:32 am Feb 06 2008
by jeopardy98
Hey, if you are taking this off would you sell me your bracket? I need it.
Posted: 09:21 am Feb 06 2008
by kdxquebec
Thill have a 05 220.
Just for your info, his bracket is different than 89-94 models.
Posted: 09:36 am Feb 06 2008
by jeopardy98
Oh, thanks then. Never mind.
Posted: 10:43 am Feb 06 2008
by skipro3
I used an inverted toothpaste cap once with some silicon sealant.
Posted: 08:36 pm Feb 06 2008
by Mr. Wibbens
kdxquebec wrote:Thill have a 05 220.
Just for your info, his bracket is different than 89-94 models.
The entire odo will work though
I have an "H" series odo on my "E"
Posted: 08:48 pm Feb 06 2008
by jeopardy98
I was needing it to mount my "E" series headlight. I'll probably just fab something up if I can't find a bracket.
Posted: 08:51 pm Feb 06 2008
by kdxquebec
Yep
Posted: 08:54 pm Feb 06 2008
by kdxquebec
THill wrote:
I'd like to remove the cable and plug the hole up.
Just wondering what folks have plugged the hole up with..
I used goop too.
Posted: 10:21 pm Feb 07 2008
by THill
Thanks for the input guys
The reason for removing it was because i was thinking
of going to a KX look for my bike.
Number plate and KX rear fender.....
Then if i ever sell it just bolt it back on and have it looking
like stock.....