mileage back on
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There was no black. Im familiar with this problem though. The old speedometer would just jump around and read between 60-120 mph.
Thank you for all the replies! The unit is brand new made in 1996. Its a really small problem.. but I kind of want the miles back on cause it was my dads.
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To be clear.
The old unit would jump, inconsistent MPH reading correct?
Meaning the needle would swing from left to right but give an incorrect speed correct?
It did not actually spin in a circle 360 degree's like a fan correct?
The odometer is not recording miles correct?
Just want to make sure you have reviewed the speed sensor.
The speed sensor will build-up metal shavings some times.
The inability to maintain a consistent reading would cause the needle to fluctuate between speeds and the odometer would be unable to record miles traveled.
That speedometer has about 12 wires and is a bit of pain to change-out.
Just want to make sure you have full information and do not end up frustrated due to a speed sensor issue.
The old unit would jump, inconsistent MPH reading correct?
Meaning the needle would swing from left to right but give an incorrect speed correct?
It did not actually spin in a circle 360 degree's like a fan correct?
The odometer is not recording miles correct?
Just want to make sure you have reviewed the speed sensor.
The speed sensor will build-up metal shavings some times.
The inability to maintain a consistent reading would cause the needle to fluctuate between speeds and the odometer would be unable to record miles traveled.
That speedometer has about 12 wires and is a bit of pain to change-out.
Just want to make sure you have full information and do not end up frustrated due to a speed sensor issue.
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If you do decide to change the unit then you may wish to consider using some Posi-Locks to make clean splices.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
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I changed the one on my 83 shovel an 94 fxstc an just marked the title inaccurate mileage when I sold it....it hurts resale some but you do what you gotta do.
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still got it!
checked speed sensor. already replaced speedometer. it went bad. the speedometer..
where can I contact someone who will help me do this?
That is a beautiful thing!
Not trying to sell it. It was my dads bike. It had really low mileage because the guy that bought it had major back surgeries and could no longer ride it. Held on to it with hopes he would be able to ride it again. Bought it with 11,500 miles on it.
To be clear.
The old unit would jump, inconsistent MPH reading correct?
Meaning the needle would swing from left to right but give an incorrect speed correct?
It did not actually spin in a circle 360 degree's like a fan correct?
The odometer is not recording miles correct?
Just want to make sure you have reviewed the speed sensor.
The speed sensor will build-up metal shavings some times.
The inability to maintain a consistent reading would cause the needle to fluctuate between speeds and the odometer would be unable to record miles traveled.
That speedometer has about 12 wires and is a bit of pain to change-out.
Just want to make sure you have full information and do not end up frustrated due to a speed sensor issue.
The old unit would jump, inconsistent MPH reading correct?
Meaning the needle would swing from left to right but give an incorrect speed correct?
It did not actually spin in a circle 360 degree's like a fan correct?
The odometer is not recording miles correct?
Just want to make sure you have reviewed the speed sensor.
The speed sensor will build-up metal shavings some times.
The inability to maintain a consistent reading would cause the needle to fluctuate between speeds and the odometer would be unable to record miles traveled.
That speedometer has about 12 wires and is a bit of pain to change-out.
Just want to make sure you have full information and do not end up frustrated due to a speed sensor issue.
Not trying to sell it. It was my dads bike. It had really low mileage because the guy that bought it had major back surgeries and could no longer ride it. Held on to it with hopes he would be able to ride it again. Bought it with 11,500 miles on it.
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Takes a while to get through all the press 1 for this and 2 for that but I finally got hold of a live body and that's what I was told.