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1985 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk Speedometer Cable

Retaining the mechanical speedometer on your 1985 CB650SC calls for the correct replacement cable and connections. The separate wheel-drive plug has another purpose: closing the original drive opening after cable removal. Identify which job you are planning and compare the corresponding part first.

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Honda CB1000 CB900 CB750 CB650 speedo gear plug

Honda CB1000/CB900/CB750/CB650 Speedo Gear Plug

$43.95 USD
29-0538
Keep your speedo drive gear clean with this Speedo Gear Plug, 15mm outer diameter, 22mm long.Key Features• Speedo gear plug• 15mm outer diameter, 22mm...
Honda CB750SC CB650SC CB550SC speedometer cable 44830-ME5-405

1982-85 Honda CB750SC / CB650SC / CB550SC Speedometer Cable ~ Replaces 44830-ME5-405

$27.95 USD
51-0745
Replace your Nighthawk speedometer cable with this Speedometer Cable in black, replacing OEM #44830-ME5-405.Key Features• Speedometer cable• Black• Replaces OEM #44830-ME5-405• Honda part name:...
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1985 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk · Speedometer Cable & Plug Buying guide

Keep cable operation and drive closure distinct

Compare both cable ends and the fitted routing for a cable replacement. Use the separate approximately 15mm by 22mm plug to close the retained original wheel-drive opening only when its mechanical speedometer cable is removed.

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1982-85 Honda CB750SC / CB650SC / CB550SC Speedometer Cable ~ Replaces 44830-ME5-405 Black replacement speedometer cableReference 44830-ME5-405 for the late CB650SC Nighthawk.View part Honda CB1000/CB900/CB750/CB650 Speedo Gear Plug Unused wheel-drive closure plugApproximately 15mm outside-diameter, 22mm-long plug for closing the retained drive opening after cable removal.View part

Inspect the ends before ordering the cable

Check the instrument and drive connections as well as the existing cable. A replacement gauge or front-end change can alter the requirements even on a correctly identified motorcycle. The listed cable is a model-specific service part, so compare that application with the fitted assembly.

Verify the closure’s intended opening

The separate plug closes the retained original wheel-drive opening when the mechanical speedometer cable is removed, helping keep the gear clean. Compare its approximately 15mm outside diameter, 22mm length and retaining arrangement before ordering. It supplies neither the wheel-drive gear nor the components needed for an electronic conversion.

Ordering questions

What should I check before treating the cable installation as finished?

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.

Is the plug needed when renewing the cable?

Choose the replacement cable when retaining the mechanical speedometer. The plug instead closes the retained original wheel-drive opening after cable removal. Its approximately 15mm outside diameter and 22mm length need checking against that opening and its retention.

Does the cable listing confirm fit after moving the gauge?

No new routing length is established for a custom instrument position. Check the revised path, connections and required cable length rather than relying only on the original motorcycle application.

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