[dsn_klr650] squeak followup

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In a message dated Fri, 19 May 2000 12:14:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Weaver, Mark" writes: << what's up with a mechanical speedometer anyway? talk about stone-age. electronic bicycle speedometers are much more accurate and cost about $20, and have no drag, and they've been available for 20 years. i can't believe they aren't standard on all motorcycles by now.>> I agree. My W650 has an electronic tach and speedo. The instrument cluster is about 2 inches thick with no drive cables or even a pickup from the front hub; very clean. Also, the odometer window now serves as an odometer, tripmeter and backlit clock. Gino