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Old Jul 4, 2016 | 12:22 PM
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Default Speedometer moves when revving in neutral
When trying to diagnose a check engine light and occasional stalling I noticed my Speedometer moves a little (about to 5 mph) when revving in neutral ... Wondering if this is a spore sensor issue or could have something to do with my cel ?
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Sounds like a grounding issue. Check your grounding leads for any loose or corroded connections.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 04:30 AM
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It would help to tell us what model year your bike is. Earlier bikes had a cable drive speedo, later ones are electronic. As Crashone suggests, start by checking the electrical connections, if you have an electronic speedo.
 
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Think it's fixed ! Dang loose grounds ! Thanks all for responses
 
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Well done and thanks for the follow up. We can sleep easy now!
 
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Originally Posted by Seattle96Rk
Think it's fixed ! Dang loose grounds ! Thanks all for responses
Hey Im having problems with this as well. Which ground did you address? The battery or..
 
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Hey Im having problems with this as well. Which ground did you address? The battery or..
The battery positive was loose , but I went through and sprayed electrical cleaner on both +&- terminals , disconnected any wiring plugs , relays etc and cleaned them , then dielectric grease and tightened everything up .. Only took about 20-30 minutes
 
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