Speedometer

[Rob in FL]

so now that the roadstar is running I went for the first test ride, the speedometer makes a full sweep when you turn the key on, but doesn't move while riding, gas gauge works fine, checked and cleaned the connections tried again still won't move. My service manual states there is no test for the speed sensor. I did a search and read a lot of replies about cleaning and lubing inside the speedometer before I do that, does it make any difference that it makes a full sweep when I turn the key on?
thanks,
Rob

[Geo Vann]

Currently dealing with the same issues on my 2000 r*. The Tech at the dealer says the initial sweep is the speedo getting power but if it doesnt move while riding it could by a bad connection or failing Speed Sensor. Ordered one, Let you know if it works when it gets in and I get it on the bike

Cheers

[Rob in FL]

Thank you

[Lug Nut]

I had to do both a speed sensor and speedometer on my "new" 2000. I didn't get a sweep....so I swapped my good speedo from my white bike and it swept. BUT when riding speedo still didn't work. So, got a good used speedo. I then installed new speedo sensor (haven't ridden since so honestly don't know if it's fixed but really nothing else it could be).

speedo is a bitch to get back in (not too bad to remove) I can help walk you through it if you get hung up.

[Rob in FL]

Thank you ! Is the sensor on the right side behind the two chrome oil lines?

[manser64]

Any tricks to get the sensor out and the new one in? The location of this must have been thought out by an engineer who already got fired??

[Duke]

Rob, are you running the factory turn signal box? I believe that you have to run that box for making the speedometer work, not 100% sure. The box works with the speed sensor and the cdi box for the self canceling turn signals. There should be a way to by pass that unit, but it's beyond me.

[Rob in FL]

Thanks Duke, I have led rear turn signals, the front turn signals are small lights, all the other fuses and wiring are factory parts

[J89k]

I had a similar problem. I simply washed my needle and bars with rubbing alcohol. They were kind of gummy. It did the trick. Be careful though. Rubbing alcohol will mess with the paint on the speedo.

[Rob in FL]

Thank you, I will try that today

[Brian Schenk]

My speedo will work and then not work sometimes. Could you explain needle and bars. Clock and trip seem to stay working but won't rack up miles. I wasn't going to worry about it on this old bike I don't really need it. But if it is a fairly easy fix will do it. just noticed if I give it a Fonzie it will work.

[Spydr]

Brian Schenk; "if I give it a Fonzei it will work."
I have to do that to mine from time to time also.
NOBODY has really figured out why, nor how to Really fix it.
As far as your Trip/Odometer... I haven't heard of that problem yet.

[boomerA]

Try lubing the speedo and gas gauge needle pivots with sewing machine or fishing reel oil. It may take several treatments.

[J89k]

How did it work Rob?

@Brian_Schenk by needle i mean the actual Speedo needle. By bars I'm referring to the posts the speedo rests on when the bike is off. Mine were gunky.

I have no tips on the odemeter, haven't had that issue.

[Rob in FL]

Unfortunately no luck on cleaning them. I'm going to order the speed sensor and hopefully it works the sensor is 90 dollars

[Rob in FL]

I'm going to try the lube again. I asked my wife do you have oil for your sewing machine? Why? I need some. Why? So I had to explain the whole process to her

[GHOST]

Mine does the same thing, no sweep, but when I Fonzie it.....it seem to help, until I see top and turn the bike off.

[Father Pobasturd]

My speedometer and fuel gauge both quit working years ago. For awhile, the speedo would respond to a sharp rap with the knuckles on the glass, but now that quit working. The odometer still works as do the idiot lights and the gauge lights. Fortunately for me, I don't really give a shit if the speedo works, I rode choppers for years with no guages. As for the fuel guage, I could care even less if it works. The little low fuel idiot light still works. It came on this morning when I was riding. I realize a lot of guys are anal retentive and have to have every little do-dad working, but that ain't me.

[Lug Nut]

Just replace speedo sensor.... $90....hard to do the first time I can walk you through it or Doc V.. He helped me on mine

[GHOST]

So can I remove it without removing my exhaust??? Because my bolts are froze in there pretty tight and trying to strip.