Speedometer jumps at idle
Speedometer jumps at idle
Hey guys,
I just noticed something on my bike today...at an idle, and only occasionally, the speedometer jumps a bit as its running. 0-5 mph. Rev the engine a bit, it gets closer to 5 mph.
I decided to search a bit tonight to see if its a common problem, apparently it is, no one though described my exact issue.
Does anyone have an experience with this or advice?
Thanks.
I just noticed something on my bike today...at an idle, and only occasionally, the speedometer jumps a bit as its running. 0-5 mph. Rev the engine a bit, it gets closer to 5 mph.
I decided to search a bit tonight to see if its a common problem, apparently it is, no one though described my exact issue.
Does anyone have an experience with this or advice?
Thanks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Olympia Wa.
try removing your VSS (vehicle speed sensor) and cleaning the pick up on it. It has a magnetic pick up and over time will collect all kinds of filings and debris.
also, on your 2004, it's easy to get at. On an 08, you have to pull the starter to get to it.
also, on your 2004, it's easy to get at. On an 08, you have to pull the starter to get to it.
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From: Knoxville, TN
Hey guys,
I just noticed something on my bike today...at an idle, and only occasionally, the speedometer jumps a bit as its running. 0-5 mph. Rev the engine a bit, it gets closer to 5 mph.
I decided to search a bit tonight to see if its a common problem, apparently it is, no one though described my exact issue.
Does anyone have an experience with this or advice?
Thanks.
I just noticed something on my bike today...at an idle, and only occasionally, the speedometer jumps a bit as its running. 0-5 mph. Rev the engine a bit, it gets closer to 5 mph.
I decided to search a bit tonight to see if its a common problem, apparently it is, no one though described my exact issue.
Does anyone have an experience with this or advice?
Thanks.
It's letting you know that it's ready to launch!
HA!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,650
Likes: 539
From: BHC, Arizona
Speedo on my '03 has always been a little off. When coming to a stop it will hang at 5 mph then after the bike has completely stopped for 1-2 seconds it will fall to zero.
The only time the speedo bounced around was right before the speed sensor died.
Replace the sensor, cleaning it just prolongs the suspense before it completely dies.
AP
The only time the speedo bounced around was right before the speed sensor died.
Replace the sensor, cleaning it just prolongs the suspense before it completely dies.
AP
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