How's it going,

I just picked up a 2015 slim with 2k miles on it. I'm having an issue with the speedometer in it "sticking" when you get to 60-70. The needle gets jumpy and then won't go back under 70 until you turn the ignition on and off a few times.

Could it be a faulty speed sensor? Any other thoughts?

Thanks
Josh

 

Yea, sounds like the speed sensor. Any other issues like the turn signals not automatically turning off after you make a turn? Or engine shutting off when coasting to a stop?

 

I can't say I noticed them turning off on their own or not. I just rode the bike 230 miles from the dealer today. This is my first Harley, I've never had a bike with auto canceling signals so I didn't even pay attention.

No stalling issues though

 

Sounds like another 230 mile ride is in order. Let the dealer fix it on their dime

 

Yea, if you just bought this bike from them, I'd let them take care of it.

 

I'm going to reach out to them tomorrow morning and see what they say. Hoping they will cover the cost without requiring me to bring it back. I paid attention today to the self cancelling turns and they seem to be working fine. Speedo seems fine also but I didn't get over 60 at all today and that's where it started giving me issues.

Factory warranty ran out in march so they might play that card but I hope they are willing to work with me.

From what I can tell the speed sensor is fairly easy to change. Anyone have the part number handy?

 

If the auto-shutoff for your turn lights doesn't work while the Speedometer and odo are out it's the VSS.

It's a cheap part in a bad place to get to. It's been a common problem for years on Harleys.

 

go here with your vin and you can look up any part #
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm

 

I am having the above problem with the speedometer not working and the signals not cancelling on my 03 Sportster. The odometer comes on but doesn't change the mileage. Sometimes I can shut the bike off and start it again and everything works again. This sound like the speed sensor too?

 

Hey, guys. Is this typical of the VSS being dirty or crapping out?


this is my '99.