Quick question about speedo cable

[OctoberNotice]

My speedometer cable broke on me the other day going down the road. I have a 1980 xs650 Special.

I found this one on ebay to replace it. I just wanted some peace of mind if anyone could tell me if it would fit. The description says "1980-1981 Yamaha XS650-2 Special II"

With mine being a special, is there a difference between that and a Special II?

I'll probably order anyways, but just wanted to make sure I didn't overlook anything silly.

Thanks guys.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-1981-Y...ies&hash=item4d02a323dd&vxp=mtr#ht_4817wt_961

 

[nj1639]

This a joke?

I just looked at the link. What the hell is that?

 

[OctoberNotice]

Speedometer cable?

I mean I see the caps on the ends, I figured it's in a sleeve as the speedo cable is just more or less a long tight spring

 

[nj1639]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS65...3313&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

This looks more like what it should be....unless I'm missing something in that ads pic.
Note, this isn't my sale, just random.

To add that any of the 80's years will work for sure..........heck any year might work, cross reference with Mikesxs web site. IF there are differences in the years he would say.

 

[Paddy399]

You should go with mikesxs.com. I just ordered one from him yesterday and it's $2 cheaper than what you're looking at and you won't have to worry about it being wrong.

 

[jd750ace]

Your E-bay pluck looks fine, it's just brand new, and they are usually rolled and capped, and often stuck to a sheet of cardboard. I'll order any cable for any bike from Motion Pro, I don't give a shit what they cost, I want them to LAST! Ya gets what ya pays for.

Paddy, you should check a few posts on Mike's getting stuff wrong. It happens. Not a slam, just a clarification.

No difference between a Special and a Special II on the speedometer cable.