Speedo Carked It! - SV650.org

19-03-08, 07:31 AM

So I changed my spark plugs the other day (what a pain that is!) and now my speedo doesn't work at all.

I was fiddling around with the radiator and the horn and possible some other cables or wires so I presumably must have knocked something loose.

Anyone have a similar experience / know how to fix this?

Cheers guys and gals

- phiz

19-03-08, 07:42 AM

They start with the plugs, then build the rest of the bike round them!

19-03-08, 09:14 AM

I made a goof with my bike the other day, knocked off one of the earth wires which killed my speedo and rev counter, it was the one attached to the frame cross member I think.

[Amended my typo]

19-03-08, 10:41 AM

This might be usefull; I've nticed that the gearing on my SV is such that in fourth gear, at 4000 rpm im doing 40mph; 5000 rpm im doing 50mph, etc etc

So if you want to ride, and your worried about your speed (camera's etc) use that as a guide

3500 rpm in third is under 30mph

Matt

22-03-08, 01:13 AM

Thanks alpinestar, but I'm in australia and don't want to have to convert to kms all the time

And I'd like my speedo to work lol.

I've checked and it seems my wires are earthed.

Is the speedo cable NEAR the plug area, ie. is it something I've bumped?

Cheers

flymo · 22-03-08, 09:07 AM

trace it up from the front wheel, I presume its the same type as on the pointy. The lead runs from the left hand side of the front wheel hub to a plug

rictus01 · 22-03-08, 10:00 AM

If memory serves, the wiring plug for the speedo is somewhere behind the headstock, a white three pin connector (one of the wires is pink).

Of course I could be wrong, but that seems to ring a bell, you may have pulled the plug out whilst playing with the rad/front plug.

Cheers Mark.

yorkie_chris · 22-03-08, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

Of course I could be wrong, but that seems to ring a bell, you may have pulled the plug out whilst playing with the rad/front plug.

Cheers Mark.

+1

It's black 3core cable that leads in to a white connector, orange, pink and a black/white IIRC

Usually lives behind the headstock

Lissa · 22-03-08, 01:46 PM

This connector Boys?

22-03-08, 10:08 PM

Thanks a bunch guys that sounds like it, I'll have a play!

Cheers

19-03-08, 07:31 AM	#1
phizog Guest Posts: n/a	Speedo Carked It! So I changed my spark plugs the other day (what a pain that is!) and now my speedo doesn't work at all. I was fiddling around with the radiator and the horn and possible some other cables or wires so I presumably must have knocked something loose. Anyone have a similar experience / know how to fix this? Cheers guys and gals - phiz

19-03-08, 07:42 AM	#2
shifter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speedo Carked It! They start with the plugs, then build the rest of the bike round them!

19-03-08, 09:14 AM	#3
Jase22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speedo Carked It! I made a goof with my bike the other day, knocked off one of the earth wires which killed my speedo and rev counter, it was the one attached to the frame cross member I think. [Amended my typo] Last edited by Jase22; 19-03-08 at 11:03 AM.

19-03-08, 10:41 AM	#4
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speedo Carked It! This might be usefull; I've nticed that the gearing on my SV is such that in fourth gear, at 4000 rpm im doing 40mph; 5000 rpm im doing 50mph, etc etc So if you want to ride, and your worried about your speed (camera's etc) use that as a guide 3500 rpm in third is under 30mph Matt

22-03-08, 01:13 AM	#5
phizog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speedo Carked It! Thanks alpinestar, but I'm in australia and don't want to have to convert to kms all the time And I'd like my speedo to work lol. I've checked and it seems my wires are earthed. Is the speedo cable NEAR the plug area, ie. is it something I've bumped? Cheers

22-03-08, 09:07 AM	#6
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Speedo Carked It! trace it up from the front wheel, I presume its the same type as on the pointy. The lead runs from the left hand side of the front wheel hub to a plug

22-03-08, 10:00 AM	#7
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Speedo Carked It! If memory serves, the wiring plug for the speedo is somewhere behind the headstock, a white three pin connector (one of the wires is pink). Of course I could be wrong, but that seems to ring a bell, you may have pulled the plug out whilst playing with the rad/front plug. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-03-08, 01:46 PM	#9
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: Speedo Carked It! This connector Boys? __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

22-03-08, 10:08 PM	#10
phizog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speedo Carked It! Thanks a bunch guys that sounds like it, I'll have a play! Cheers

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