Odometer counting while sitting still!!!
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Odometer counting while sitting still!!!
So I recently purchased a 2006 FLHRS with 14200 miles on it....
I am new to the HD scene and looking for some tips on this oh-so-strange problem.
Here is a little background in case it is related.
-Upon picking up the bike we realized the rear stop-turn-tail light was not working "aftermarket." The dealer and I did some quick troubleshooting and determined the LED pcb itself was bad "probably"
-I have not yet replaced this light assembly, and have noticed some strange things.
----1. The security light randomly comes on.
----2. The check engine light randomly comes on.
Now I think those lights are coming on because of the faulty tail light, correct me if I am wrong. I guess I won't know for sure until I replace the light.
Heres the real problem......
It seems that the miles have been racking up faster than I have actually been riding, I have suspected since day one that the spedometer/odometer is not accurate.
Come to find out it skips and counts on its own!!!
Pulling in my driveway today I witnessed it go from 15073 to 15080 while traveling 100 feet, then I stopped and watched it continue to count to 15090 without even moving!!!!
I didn't even know this was possible and really have no idea what could be causing that to happen.
Suggestions???
I am new to the HD scene and looking for some tips on this oh-so-strange problem.
Here is a little background in case it is related.
-Upon picking up the bike we realized the rear stop-turn-tail light was not working "aftermarket." The dealer and I did some quick troubleshooting and determined the LED pcb itself was bad "probably"
-I have not yet replaced this light assembly, and have noticed some strange things.
----1. The security light randomly comes on.
----2. The check engine light randomly comes on.
Now I think those lights are coming on because of the faulty tail light, correct me if I am wrong. I guess I won't know for sure until I replace the light.
Heres the real problem......
It seems that the miles have been racking up faster than I have actually been riding, I have suspected since day one that the spedometer/odometer is not accurate.
Come to find out it skips and counts on its own!!!
Pulling in my driveway today I witnessed it go from 15073 to 15080 while traveling 100 feet, then I stopped and watched it continue to count to 15090 without even moving!!!!
I didn't even know this was possible and really have no idea what could be causing that to happen.
Suggestions???
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I've heard of some goofey issues related to those tail lights before, but I do not remember the details.
I'd get them off immediately, until the rest of the problem is solved, then make a decision afterward about reusing them.
I'd get them off immediately, until the rest of the problem is solved, then make a decision afterward about reusing them.
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I'd say get the dealer to fix it. Isn't illegal for a dealer to sell a vehicle if required equipment (brake light) is faulty?
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...definately needs to re-calibrated. Do you have an aftermarket tuner? I know on my Thundermax tuner/settings there is an option/code# to be selected for the proper matchup to your particular bike setup. I initially chose the wrong # upon installation/setup. When I saved the settings and took the bike for a ride it said i was going 60 MPH when i was really moving along around 25 mph in second gear.
I would guess your ECM could be faulty?? Try cutting all electrical power to it completely and maybe let it reboot/reset itself... something simple enough to check
I would guess your ECM could be faulty?? Try cutting all electrical power to it completely and maybe let it reboot/reset itself... something simple enough to check
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They once "claimed" it would be illegal to give me my bike back unless I purchased a new rotor from them. LOL All I wanted was some tires mounted, I let them talk me into some brake pads, then they wanted to get me for even more.
I got my bike back with the existing rotor and never saw another Harley shop since. Never did have an issue with the rotor, either. LOL