Hi Guys While riding my bike the other day I noticed my speedometer and odometer will just cut out then come back sporadically. I am not quite sure what the problem is. I replaced the battery a month or so ago but bike starts up and runs fine. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated thanks Sean.
Did you notice if the self canceling directionals stopped canceling too when this happened? If so then it is probably the vehicle speed sensor in the transmission. Take a look here. http://www.hdtimeline.com/diagnosti...ction_related/1165-speed_sensor_test_vss.html You would get more replies if you posted an electrical problem in the electrical section next time http://www.hdtimeline.com/electrical/
when this happens I lose my directionals altogether. I wonder if it is still recording my mileage? I will go to the link you sent me but while I have your attention is this easy to fix and inexpensive or will this be an early Christnas present to myself. Thanks Sean
One bolt and about $50 will fix it. The mileage will stop also when it is in this condition and so will other systems that rely on the output from this unit. I notice you said you loose the signals altogether. Do you mean the lights go out completely? That could point to a problem in the ignition switch or wiring to it. Also check your battery terminals to make sure they are clean and tight. If necessary remove them , wire brush the cable end and the battery terminal and reinstall them. Take a look at the terminals on the back of the ignition switch to see if they are corroded also.