hey, did you ever consider an electronic speedo?
I picked up a speedo/gearbox sensor, and with the speedo you'd be able to adjust or calibrate yourself.
That's what I'll do with mine as it's newer, lighter and it doesn't have that clicking sound as the wire revolves inside the cable.
http://www.digital-speedos.co.uk/classi ... -158-p.aspIt's certainly more expensive I think. Compared to a new cable second hand speedo and calibration, but the other advantages are clear.