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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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The other day cranked up the bike and noticed my speedo was way out of wack. Going 30 and it was showing 90. Shutdown and restarted and all was well. My fuel gauage has done the same thing twice in the last eight years. Anyone have this happen? 03 EG Standard.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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speedo problems can be metal filings collecting in the sensor.

If it starts acting funny, irregular readings- look at that

pull starter, sensor is positioned into top on tranny with allen bolt holding in place.

remove it, clean with rag, replace.

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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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I will give this a try if It continues to act up.
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
speedo problems can be metal filings collecting in the sensor.

If it starts acting funny, irregular readings- look at that

pull starter, sensor is positioned into top on tranny with allen bolt holding in place.

remove it, clean with rag, replace.

mike
 
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