Speedometer probs

[SlingVTR]

I have tried to find a solution on this site but cannot so here is my post........My speedo periodically works although has not in the last 200 miles of riding. Can anyone give me tips on where to look for any solutions. it isnt clocking up the miles which is the only good part.

[benny hedges]

first thing to check is the connections on the back of the speedo - you'll need to remove the instrument pod and check the crappy ring terminals on the back of the clocks - theyre susceptible to duffness.

then the pcb inside the speedo - could be dry solder joints, loose terminal block...
then the speedo sensor, behind the rear cyl.
if it's that, theres no real way to test it afaik, apart from replace it for about £112.

ask phil vtwin - he's the speedo wizard!

[SlingVTR]

Thanks for that, how the hell do you get the bolt (inside one) to release the sensor, can get the spanner on but no room to turn the bleeder, and I gave up on the speedo panel just couldnt get to the left bottom nut, (need a long extension which I dont have) My tool kit consists of mole grips and a rubber mallet.

[AMCQ46]

please dont use molegrips for this job, that is completely wrong!!!





it is an electrical problem, so the rubber mallet should be the tool of choice

[benny hedges]

36" stilsons should shift it.
if they dont get the sensor out they will bend the bike so it's easier to get at

[tony.mon]

please dont use molegrips for this job, that is completely wrong!!!





it is an electrical problem, so the rubber mallet should be the tool of choice

+1.

Being rubber, it's insulated, so you don't even need to disconnect the battery 1st.

[SlingVTR]

awaiting a sensible reply.......my fault I started the humerous bit doh.

[MJONESY]

have you traced them strange cables back yet? is everything else on the instrument panel working?

[SlingVTR]

No I have re taped those up, everything else is fine, apart from them shitty avon vipers, more grip up a slack fannied Ho.

[MJONESY]

more grip up a slack fannied Ho.

love it,

not to sure what to suggest, if you want to come up then i can take a look at it, should be finished work early weds and fri,