Intermittent Speedo problem on K3 - SV650.org

BillyC · 08-11-04, 10:34 AM

I have a naked K3, with the digital speedo. On my way home on Friday night, heading north on the A23, I looked down to see how fast I was going as I approached a speed camera (ahem, sorry, SAFETY camera), and saw that I was doing 0 mph.

I stopped off outside Dobles, and checked the front wheel, and all looked okay there, with the sensor well positioned, nothing loose, and no signs of damage. So I carried on home, with 0 mph all the way. Occasionally this would jump to 2, 8 or even 10 mph for a moment before returning to zero.

I got back to my bike last night after the weekend, and went to fill her up for this morning's journey to work. Low and behold, the speedo is working again.

However, joining the M23 again this morning, and it's back to 0 mph (not an indication of the amount of traffic). Anyway, then it came back again for a while, and then it went again... and I'm not sure what's going on.

I assume the sensor is electronic, and there are no moving parts in the sensor cable - just wires. I don't think the problem is at the sensor end, as this was connected without problem a few weeks back at Dr Rictus' Fork Spring Day

; and it has been working fine for the past 1000 miles or so.

So I expect something's come loose at the clock's end... any hints, tips, ideas or thoughts? Anything's welcome!

08-11-04, 10:47 AM

stop crashing and things wont brake

BillyC · 08-11-04, 10:53 AM

Only crashed once!

and it's been fine for thousands of miles!

08-11-04, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyC

Only crashed once!

and it's been fine for thousands of miles!

ahh i also seem to remember sid squid ****ing around with your front wheel in soho one night

Viney · 08-11-04, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Itching 2 go

stop crashing and things wont brake

dont you mean BREAK. You Incompetent fool

Billy, sounds like a faulty sender unit or a simple loose connections mate

BillyC · 08-11-04, 11:41 AM

B*ll*cks!

08-11-04, 11:59 AM

On my old yamaha the speedo started doing similar. It would get stuck at about 70ish then bounce up occasionally to my true speed.

All it need was to be lubricated.

Sid Squid · 08-11-04, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Itching 2 go

I also seem to remember Sid Squid ****ing around with your front wheel in soho one night

I don't **** about with peoples bikes thank you

Only loosened the clamps to straighten the front end anyhoo, didn't remove anything, certainly not the wheel, which is what would be necessary to remove/displace/mullah the sensor.

08-11-04, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itching 2 go

I also seem to remember Sid Squid ****ing around with your front wheel in soho one night

I don't p*ss about with peoples bikes thank you

Only loosened the clamps to straighten the front end anyhoo, didn't remove anything, certainly not the wheel, which is what would be necessary to remove/displace/mullah the sensor.

Viney · 08-11-04, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Itching 2 go

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itching 2 go

I also seem to remember Sid Squid ****ing around with your front wheel in soho one night

I don't p*ss about with peoples bikes thank you

Only loosened the clamps to straighten the front end anyhoo, didn't remove anything, certainly not the wheel, which is what would be necessary to remove/displace/mullah the sensor.

*Takes fishing rod off of Itching*

Now play nicely.

08-11-04, 10:34 AM	#1
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Intermittent Speedo problem on K3 I have a naked K3, with the digital speedo. On my way home on Friday night, heading north on the A23, I looked down to see how fast I was going as I approached a speed camera (ahem, sorry, SAFETY camera), and saw that I was doing 0 mph. I stopped off outside Dobles, and checked the front wheel, and all looked okay there, with the sensor well positioned, nothing loose, and no signs of damage. So I carried on home, with 0 mph all the way. Occasionally this would jump to 2, 8 or even 10 mph for a moment before returning to zero. I got back to my bike last night after the weekend, and went to fill her up for this morning's journey to work. Low and behold, the speedo is working again. However, joining the M23 again this morning, and it's back to 0 mph (not an indication of the amount of traffic). Anyway, then it came back again for a while, and then it went again... and I'm not sure what's going on. I assume the sensor is electronic, and there are no moving parts in the sensor cable - just wires. I don't think the problem is at the sensor end, as this was connected without problem a few weeks back at Dr Rictus' Fork Spring Day ; and it has been working fine for the past 1000 miles or so. So I expect something's come loose at the clock's end... any hints, tips, ideas or thoughts? Anything's welcome! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

08-11-04, 10:53 AM	#3
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Only crashed once! and it's been fine for thousands of miles! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

08-11-04, 11:41 AM	#6
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Bllcks! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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08-11-04, 10:47 AM	#2
Itching 2 go Guest Posts: n/a	stop crashing and things wont brake

08-11-04, 11:59 AM	#7
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	On my old yamaha the speedo started doing similar. It would get stuck at about 70ish then bounce up occasionally to my true speed. All it need was to be lubricated.