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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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ok so on top of the problems iv been having with my bike this month, it appears that i have a new one

my speedo is randomly not working.
also my right indicator.
im trying to remember if they both stop working at the same time or not, but i cant remember.
il let you all know tomorrow.

i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if it was an easy fix.

im hoping its just some moisture got into the electrics somewhere, im hoping it was eventually just go away. wishful thinking eh
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Not sure what yours is like. Mine would display the wrong speed and the needle was irradic. Took off back cable that attached to speedo and sprayed some lube inside the cable and on the needle. All fixed. If yours has that set up try that
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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thanks, il give that a go.
mine was justr dropping from 40mph to 0mph.
then occasionally jump back up
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Yeah sounds similar to mine. Just happened out of the blue. Lubricated it and havent had a problem since.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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fingers crossed for me lol
 
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