Speedo/odo reading low - SV650.org

Toooldtodie · 14-06-12, 06:50 PM

Recently entered SV ownership and have an issue. While its nice to do a 40 mile commute and register 30 miles, it does make judging my speed a bit tricky as under-reading speed as well. What could be going on? Local garage cleaned sensor and checked connections but problem persists. Standard in all but a few cosmetic changes. Seriously worried about getting nicked for speeding and then having a CU20 slapped on for non-working speedo if I appealed! Any suggestions appreciated.

DJ123 · 14-06-12, 06:55 PM

is the connector in tact and not broken?
What bike/model do you have?

Toooldtodie · 14-06-12, 07:01 PM

Appears to be fine. It's an 05.
Thanks for prompt response daddyjob!!

Toooldtodie · 14-06-12, 07:03 PM

What a plum I am it's an SV650s!

DJ123 · 14-06-12, 07:06 PM

when they checked/ceaned the connector did they remove the magent from the housing to make sure it isn't cracked or damaged?

Toooldtodie · 14-06-12, 07:07 PM

Bit more detail may help, methinks. At 5500 in 6th reads 47mph. Steady, no random numbers, but wrong.

DJ123 · 14-06-12, 07:08 PM

yes, should be at 75mph iirc

Toooldtodie · 14-06-12, 07:10 PM

OMG. No wonder everyone got out of my way!! Mechanic said it looked ok, but must be something not obvious to naked eye. Better get replacement before replacement licence required!!
Thanks for your help..

DJ123 · 14-06-12, 07:14 PM

check it is ok first before moving on. it's a magnetic rotor that sits in a housing. it fits into equally spaced areas in the front wheel. they are easy to break as they are quite brittle (only about £20 i think from Suzuki). check this yourself or someone 1st.
do you trust the garage you took your bike to, are they clued up on the SV/Suzukis'?

Toooldtodie · 14-06-12, 07:24 PM

They're pretty good and seem more interested in repeat business than making a fortune. He seems pretty well versed in SVs as he originally said he would check all connections from sensor to speedo as he sited this as a common issue. Tyres look pretty new, so maybe a ham-fisted tyre fitter?

14-06-12, 06:50 PM	#1
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Speedo/odo reading low Recently entered SV ownership and have an issue. While its nice to do a 40 mile commute and register 30 miles, it does make judging my speed a bit tricky as under-reading speed as well. What could be going on? Local garage cleaned sensor and checked connections but problem persists. Standard in all but a few cosmetic changes. Seriously worried about getting nicked for speeding and then having a CU20 slapped on for non-working speedo if I appealed! Any suggestions appreciated. __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

14-06-12, 06:55 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Speedo/odo reading low is the connector in tact and not broken? What bike/model do you have? __________________ BMW F800ST

14-06-12, 07:01 PM	#3
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Speedo/odo reading low Appears to be fine. It's an 05. Thanks for prompt response daddyjob!! __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

14-06-12, 07:03 PM	#4
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Speedo/odo reading low What a plum I am it's an SV650s! __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

14-06-12, 07:06 PM	#5
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Speedo/odo reading low when they checked/ceaned the connector did they remove the magent from the housing to make sure it isn't cracked or damaged? __________________ BMW F800ST

14-06-12, 07:07 PM	#6
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Speedo/odo reading low Bit more detail may help, methinks. At 5500 in 6th reads 47mph. Steady, no random numbers, but wrong. __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

14-06-12, 07:08 PM	#7
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Speedo/odo reading low yes, should be at 75mph iirc __________________ BMW F800ST

14-06-12, 07:10 PM	#8
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Speedo/odo reading low OMG. No wonder everyone got out of my way!! Mechanic said it looked ok, but must be something not obvious to naked eye. Better get replacement before replacement licence required!! Thanks for your help.. __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

14-06-12, 07:14 PM	#9
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Speedo/odo reading low check it is ok first before moving on. it's a magnetic rotor that sits in a housing. it fits into equally spaced areas in the front wheel. they are easy to break as they are quite brittle (only about £20 i think from Suzuki). check this yourself or someone 1st. do you trust the garage you took your bike to, are they clued up on the SV/Suzukis'? __________________ BMW F800ST

14-06-12, 07:24 PM	#10
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Speedo/odo reading low They're pretty good and seem more interested in repeat business than making a fortune. He seems pretty well versed in SVs as he originally said he would check all connections from sensor to speedo as he sited this as a common issue. Tyres look pretty new, so maybe a ham-fisted tyre fitter? __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

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