Speedo Kaput!

[Robbus]

After 69.6miles today, and may more before that, it appears my speedo no longer wants to do it's job and is just sitting there at 0mph despite me being pretty sure I'm going faster than that.

I'm guessing first suspect is the pick-up thing in the front wheel, anyone know where's best to get one of them from online pronto?

Is there anything else I should look at too, hoping for a quick and cheap fix - ha!

Cheers,
Rob

[kebab19]

Yes Rob, probably that little ceramic bastid that hides in the front wheel drive and disintegrates every time it comes into contact with daylight :-(

If so, an easy fix as long as it's in stock. I believe the replacement version is stronger than the original

[Robbus]

Thanks Jeff, did some more reading around and found this bugger:

http://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/product/yamaha/5RB2517G0000/rotor,%20sensor?uid=0

So I'll get that ordered and just keep my eyes pealed in the meantime. Hope I don't bork it putting it back in, and hope it fixes it as the next option costs an extra £100!

Cheers,
Rob

[Timbollew]

Sounds like the pick up. I think speedo shows a warning if it's anything with the sensor.


The little pickup is easy to replace prob 20-30 mins. Mine went the night before my mod 2 test. Had my mod 2 first thing in the morning so gave her a little test in the lane   To make sure all was working, found that the speedo was dead! Had a look on here and found out it was probably the pick up. Remembered that when I bought the bike there was spare part in the tool holder. Had a look and it was the exact thing I needed to solve the problem! Landed on my feet there as my mod 2 without my speedo would've been interesting.

[clayt74]

I had the exact same problem this weekend.
its worth a quick read of this before you remove the wheel to check http://foc-u.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Cautionary_Notes_for_Front_Wheel_Removal/Replacement
good luck

[darrsi]

They're a bit fiddly to refit, but once you've broken one you tend not to do it again. 

[Robbus]

They're a bit fiddly to refit, but once you've broken one you tend not to do it again. 

 

Anyone got a pic of a correctly routed cable just to make sure I don't fall in to the total div bracket when I fit the new one 

My order has been 'allocated' apparently. That doesn't appear to be the same as delivered, slow buggers

Cheers,
Rob

[69oldskool]

They're a bit fiddly to refit, but once you've broken one you tend not to do it again. 

That's reassuring to hear
 
Right, no one else break one!, i've not ordered mine yet.

[Fuzzy]

Bit late to the party but if anybody needs one pronto, let me know. I ordered one from AJ Sutton but I don't need  it now as I managed to patch up the broken one. Can get it posted asap unlike when you order from them who make you wait a while!

[Robbus]

Me please!!


No sign of mine showing up, it's still just 'allocated'. I did get an email saying it was a special order item so would take longer. Don't like riding around guessing my speed it has to be said.


Cheers,
Rob