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1984 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk · Speedometer & Cable Buying guide
A cable replacement and a custom speedometer purchase call for different checks. Start with the existing instrument, then choose the appropriate reference or gauge dimensions rather than treating every item as a stock instrument replacement.
Nighthawk speedometer cableBlack replacement cable with reference 44830-ME5-405, specifically listed for the 1983–85 CB650SC.View part
Vintage-style custom MPH speedometerMechanical 0–130 MPH gauge, 85 mm diameter, with LED illumination and 2240:60 ratio. Custom mounting required.View part
Vintage-style custom KPH speedometerMechanical 0–220 KPH gauge, 85 mm diameter, with LED illumination. Ratio: 60 km/h = 1400 rpm; custom mounting required.View part
Related parts: Unused wheel-drive closure plug
The black speedometer cable replaces 44830-ME5-405 and explicitly lists the 1983–85 CB650SC. Match it to the existing cable and its connections when keeping the current instrument. A custom gauge installation needs a separate connection and routing check instead of assuming the stock-type cable proves the whole conversion.
Both vintage-style gauges are 85 mm in diameter, 55 mm thick and have mounting points 57 mm center-to-center. They require custom mounting. The MPH ratio is 2240:60; the KPH version specifies 60 km/h = 1400 rpm. Verify the drive and wiring requirements before choosing either gauge.
Route the cable in broad curves with enough slack for steering and fully engage the inner cable at both ends. Confirm smooth speedometer operation without needle bounce. A changed instrument position still needs its own connection and routed-length check.
They are custom-mounting gauges. Check the 85 mm diameter, rear clearance, 57 mm mounting centers and the selected gauge’s mechanical ratio before ordering; the model application does not promise a stock-cluster installation.
It closes the retained original wheel-drive opening after removing the mechanical speedometer cable, helping keep the gear clean. Compare the approximately 15mm outside diameter, 22mm length and retention with your fitted drive. It does not provide the components needed for an electronic speedometer conversion.
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