Research the Gold Wing's cable provided the speedometer is noisy or jerky.
7. Put the bottom end back into the front wheel and replace the Phillips screw.
Instructions
1. Disconnect the speedometer cable at the backside location where it attaches to the front wheel. Look on the left side of the front wheel. It's the only cable attached there. Do not confuse the brake's hydraulic line for the speedometer cable. The cable is below the brake. It is attached by one Phillips screw. Remove it.
2. Remove the cable inside the sheath. Point the end of the sheath at the ground, and shake it until the inside cable's own weight causes it to protrude a little. Then take hold and pull it all the way out.
3. Clean the cable, then examine it for damage such as broken strands and frayed areas. Replace it if damaged.
4. Examine the sheath for damage while it's still mounted on the Gold Wing. Check it from the speedometer to its bottom end. You can see it well enough that there is no need to remove it from the bike. If it's damaged, you will need to replace it. Unscrew it at the bottom of the speedometer; you may need pliers to break it loose. Slide it down and out. Note carefully how it's routed so you can route the new one the same way, then screw it into the bottom of the speedometer.
5. Lubricate the inner cable with heat-resistant grease. Start 6 inches from the end that attaches to the speedometer and lubricate downward. The top 6 inches are left ungreased because the grease could work its way upward and into the Gold Wing's speedometer, ruining it.
6. Slide the inner cable back into its sheath. When the upper end reaches the speedometer, you may have to rotate the cable until you feel it pop into place inside the speedometer.
The 1980 Honda Gold Wing speedometer cable is located inside of a sheath. It should be removed, cleaned, examined and re-lubricated occasionally -- largely provided the cable is moulding caterwauling or the speedometer is not operating smoothly. Provided a difficulty exists, it could be the inner cable or the sheath that is to blame. Test both carefully.
