If the odometer stopped also, you probably have a problem with the
cable, not the speedo itself.  Broken or slipping gears inside the unit
usually cause the odometer to stop but not the speedometer.  Not much to
go wrong with the speed indicator part.
   Jack up the front wheel on the driver's side and have someone turn it
while you watch the end of the speedometer cable that connects to the
speedo.

Larry A.

Roger Van Till wrote:
> My speedo died last week right before our trip to Lake Superior. It
> just dropped from 50 down to 0 in about a mile.
> Any common causes that are fixable, or do I look for a new/used speedo.
> No I'm not talking about swimming attire if that's what you're gearing
> up your replies for.
>
>
> Roger Van Till
> '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
> '86 GL "Sugaree"
> '81 L "CoJack"
>