Speed Sensor Troubleshooting & Replacement

 

In this diy tutorial I demonstrate how to troubleshoot the issue of your miles per hour gauge not working. This is relatively as simple fix typically due to a malfunctioning speed sensor but can also be the result of a loose pickup located at the front sprocket.

Before committing yourself to buying a new sensor your first going to want to inspect and clean the harness and wire connector of the speed sensor as this tends to get dirty due its close proximity to the engine were grease  dirt and debris buildup. For electrical connection cleaning i generally use CRC Electrical contact cleaner which can be found at your local automotive store but I'll post a link below to where you buy it on Amazon just for due diligence.

After cleaning your electrical connections, remove the speed sensor and sprocket cover on the lower left side of the bike and inspect the pickup. This is that funny looking star shape thing held in by an allen bolt. Give it a little wiggle with your two fingers and if moves in any other fashion aside from a rotational movement with the sprocket (forward/Backwards) then you've found your problem. Tighten up the allen bolt, reassemble and give it the wheel test.

If everything was good to go and that last portion wasn't your issue then you know you have a faulty or dead speed sensor and its time to purchase you a replacement.

While I love having my part purchase in hand and in an instant, this is one of those issue that can wait and rather then heading over to the dealership and getting raped on prices save yourself some money and buy your part on eBay for roughly $25-$30 bucks used or brand new and replace it yourself.

If your considering taking your bike to the dealership your looking at the typical labor charge of $160 for an hour's worth of labor plus the added cost of parts which is anywhere from $70 to $150... Ouch!

Time frame for this repair is typically 15 to 20 minutes inspection time included.

Speed Sensor Troubleshooting & Replacement