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whitley1983

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WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« on: March 16, 2020, 11:22:59 PM »
Looking for the speedometer cable for a 78-82 Drifter. Thanks
-Jake
1980 440 Drifter, 1978 440 Invader

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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2020, 08:54:53 AM »
I believe I have a NOS speedo cable.  I will confirm this evening. 

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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2020, 06:09:11 PM »
Sorry, it’s not the correct one.  :(


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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2020, 09:10:10 AM »
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NOS-Genuine-Kawasaki-Snowmobile-SB-340-440-Throttle-Cable-OEM-54012-3532-NEW/223885626052?hash=item34209f8ac4:g:2GEAAOSw-EheMdm4

I believe he is looking for a speedo cable, that appears to be a throttle cable.  The speedo cable part number for an 80' 440 Drifter is:  54001-3503. 

There are a couple on eBay, but a bit pricey IMO. 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=54001-3503&_sacat=0

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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2020, 07:21:20 AM »
Ha, good point!  Interesting that cable also fits the H2.

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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2020, 11:48:29 AM »
The cable that I have is from a speedo kit that I picked up.  I used the speedo out of the kit but still have the rest.  I'm not sure what model the kit was for.  I was thinking it was for a Drifter but the part number is shorter with no "-" more like the old Sno-Jet numbers so it might be for an Intriguer?  Or? 

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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2020, 11:07:10 PM »
79 drifters used sno jet numbers

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Re: WTD Speedometer Cable for 1979-82 Drifter
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2020, 11:31:35 AM »
79 drifters used sno jet numbers

Not according to the parts book on Kawasaki's website...