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While riding my speedometer just stopped working and my odometer went blank. It continued to run until I got home. Then I turned off the bike. Turned it back to on/run and nothing. Won’t start. Any ideas?
Unfortunately the first place to start is to check for DTC/Error codes, however, if your speedometer is not working then you would need another device to check for codes? As you mentioned you have a Stage I upgrade by chance are you using a Tuner such as an FP3 or similar that can read error codes?
Without the ability to check for DTC codes I would start by checking the battery health, as well as the battery cables, end to end for tight connections and that there is no damage. You can also take a look at your fuse panel and check your fuses and relays 1 by 1 to include checking for corrosion at the contacts.
Near the starter, there is a ground cable which is close to the VSS sensor that sends signals to the Speedometer. Check to see that the sensor is not loose and the wires are not damaged. See photo with a white arrow pointing to the sensor.
Unfortunately the first place to start is to check for DTC/Error codes, however, if your speedometer is not working then you would need another device to check for codes? As you mentioned you have a Stage I upgrade by chance are you using a Tuner such as an FP3 or similar that can read error codes?
Without the ability to check for DTC codes I would start by checking the battery health, as well as the battery cables, end to end for tight connections and that there is no damage. You can also take a look at your fuse panel and check your fuses and relays 1 by 1 to include checking for corrosion at the contacts.
Near the starter, there is a ground cable which is close to the VSS sensor that sends signals to the Speedometer. Check to see that the sensor is not loose and the wires are not damaged. See photo with a white arrow pointing to the sensor.
Things that DO work
Off/run switch
Rear brake switch
Headlight
Hi/low beam switch
Horn
Rear brake switch
Neural light
Oil light
Fuel gauge
IGN/off/acc switch
Battery 12.69V
Coil from plug wire to connector 3.1ohm (both)
Power to the speedometer as pictured
Things that don’t work:
Turn signals and hazards
Start switch
Speedometer
Speedometer light
Odometer and light
If you don't have a wiring diagram, you can get one (PDF) from harleydavidson.com. Click Owners>Owner's manuals, and input the info till it asks for your VIN, then select wiring diagram from the available options.
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Speedo/odometer cut out
