Speedo Quit Working

dabull · 03-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Hey guys....

Just got in from a short ride...speedo quit working.

1. 2005 Nomad
2. Worked when i left the house (and previous), stopped working....speed needle doesn't move
3. No changes to the bike other than did raise/rotate the bars 1/2 inch up...

Ideas/Thoughts?

Thanks in advance

**Jared** · 03-13-2011, 04:13 PM

Take off the chrome housing and make sure the connection didnt come loose.

VulcanE · 03-13-2011, 04:16 PM

Does everything else work? When you turn the switch on, does the needle do like it used too?

**ringadingh** · 03-13-2011, 04:31 PM

Id check the plug at the speedo as Jared suggested, perhaps it came loose or a wire chaffed through or broke.

dabull · 03-13-2011, 04:33 PM

nothing loose/disconnected under chrome....

all gauges cycled when powered on....

unable to go for a ride at moment.,...but nothing changed

**ringadingh** · 03-13-2011, 04:38 PM

Maybe the speed sensor went for a crap. Im not sure whats involved to test it, perhaps the shop manual has a test for it.

dabull · 03-13-2011, 04:41 PM

speed sensor??? wuh-oh...that sounds expensive....LOL

**ringadingh** · 03-13-2011, 04:44 PM

Im not sure where it is located on the bike but it would be worth looking into just to make sure.

VulcanE · 03-13-2011, 05:04 PM

Mine did basically the same thing, except when I turned my switch on, everything worked except the speed needle. Sometimes it would work fine (go all the way over and back) and sometimes it would just sit there and vibrate. I thought sure it was the speed sensor too. I got one off ebay for $6.49 + shipping, installed it, and it didn't change anything. So I checked the service manual, in the "Electrical System" section, it shows tests you can do on all the sensors and the speedometer. It turned out that my "meter gauge" (the actual speedometer) was bad. I bought one off ebay (from same bike as the speed sensor) for $149, installed it, and all has been well since. Derry, if you got a service manual, it's time to get it out..........

ve3hzz · 03-13-2011, 05:04 PM

While your riding next slow give the side of the speedo housing a small swift WHACK!!! Seriously!!! It is likely that the needle is stuck! Happens. Seen it (done it on mine a few times) a small whack and it works fine. Everything else is working including the odometer I would bet.

Non technical, but it works. Hope that's all it is.

Scott

dabull · 03-13-2011, 05:57 PM

thanks for the help fellas...... i think i try the WHACK, the delve into the other tech stuff;)

**ringadingh** · 03-13-2011, 06:03 PM

Its certainly worth giving it a wack, at least it won't cost you anything.

dabull · 03-14-2011, 05:31 PM

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......

rode the bike to work this morning...speedo worked...

rode the bike home from work...speedo no work....

pulled over in a closed Kawasaki dealership....

noticed turn signal auto-cancel not working....

hmmmmm

checked rear lights....on but signals no work

got home....shut down bike, checked battery conections/fuses....all good...made sure all put back in solid....

hit starter button....cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiickcllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllickkkkkkkkkkkcliiiiiiiii iiiiiiiick....

Battery dead....

coincidence??

battery

**ringadingh** · 03-14-2011, 07:49 PM

Its probably the battery, check to see if the system is charging also.

dabull · 03-14-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Its probably the battery, check to see if the system is charging also.

ya know that meter that i never got around to buying.............?

03-13-2011, 03:52 PM	#1
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Speedo Quit Working Hey guys.... Just got in from a short ride...speedo quit working. 1. 2005 Nomad 2. Worked when i left the house (and previous), stopped working....speed needle doesn't move 3. No changes to the bike other than did raise/rotate the bars 1/2 inch up... Ideas/Thoughts? Thanks in advance Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-13-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Speedo Quit Working Take off the chrome housing and make sure the connection didnt come loose. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-13-2011, 04:16 PM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Speedo Quit Working Does everything else work? When you turn the switch on, does the needle do like it used too? __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-13-2011, 04:31 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speedo Quit Working Id check the plug at the speedo as Jared suggested, perhaps it came loose or a wire chaffed through or broke. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-13-2011, 04:33 PM	#5
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Speedo Quit Working nothing loose/disconnected under chrome.... all gauges cycled when powered on.... unable to go for a ride at moment.,...but nothing changed Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-13-2011, 04:38 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speedo Quit Working Maybe the speed sensor went for a crap. Im not sure whats involved to test it, perhaps the shop manual has a test for it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-13-2011, 04:41 PM	#7
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Speedo Quit Working speed sensor??? wuh-oh...that sounds expensive....LOL
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03-13-2011, 04:44 PM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speedo Quit Working Im not sure where it is located on the bike but it would be worth looking into just to make sure. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-13-2011, 05:04 PM	#9
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Speedo Quit Working Mine did basically the same thing, except when I turned my switch on, everything worked except the speed needle. Sometimes it would work fine (go all the way over and back) and sometimes it would just sit there and vibrate. I thought sure it was the speed sensor too. I got one off ebay for $6.49 + shipping, installed it, and it didn't change anything. So I checked the service manual, in the "Electrical System" section, it shows tests you can do on all the sensors and the speedometer. It turned out that my "meter gauge" (the actual speedometer) was bad. I bought one off ebay (from same bike as the speed sensor) for $149, installed it, and all has been well since. Derry, if you got a service manual, it's time to get it out.......... __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-13-2011, 05:04 PM	#10
ve3hzz Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 564	Speedo Quit Working While your riding next slow give the side of the speedo housing a small swift WHACK!!! Seriously!!! It is likely that the needle is stuck! Happens. Seen it (done it on mine a few times) a small whack and it works fine. Everything else is working including the odometer I would bet. Non technical, but it works. Hope that's all it is. Scott __________________ http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/image...ine=1316810437
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03-13-2011, 05:57 PM	#11
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Speedo Quit Working thanks for the help fellas...... i think i try the WHACK, the delve into the other tech stuff;)
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03-13-2011, 06:03 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speedo Quit Working Its certainly worth giving it a wack, at least it won't cost you anything. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#13
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Speedo Quit Working hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... rode the bike to work this morning...speedo worked... rode the bike home from work...speedo no work.... pulled over in a closed Kawasaki dealership.... noticed turn signal auto-cancel not working.... hmmmmm checked rear lights....on but signals no work got home....shut down bike, checked battery conections/fuses....all good...made sure all put back in solid.... hit starter button....cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiickcllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllickkkkkkkkkkkcliiiiiiiii iiiiiiiick.... Battery dead.... coincidence?? battery
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03-14-2011, 07:49 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speedo Quit Working Its probably the battery, check to see if the system is charging also. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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