Speedometer and odmeter problems

flippnswitchez

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So I got back to the states yesterday from Afghan and pulled the busa out. The speedometer is not working and the odmeter is just flashing dashes across it. Now I pulled the speed sensor and checked it and pulled the gauges and reinstalled because I searched some threads and saw others had similar problems and that worked for them but no luck any ideas? Oh and the tach IS working.
 
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I've had speedos do some crazy things, but never caused a flash on the odometer. Maybe do a diagnostic paper clip test?

Do you have a speedo healer or anything?
 
I do have HIDs on the bike and the battery is brand new. I pulled the sensor today and its looks brand new. The odometer still flashing dashes across it and the speed still no worky, i also pulled the gauges and reinstalled and nothing. Do HIDs cause this problem?
 
flippnswitchez said:
I do have HIDs on the bike and the battery is brand new. I pulled the sensor today and its looks brand new. The odometer still flashing dashes across it and the speed still no worky, i also pulled the gauges and reinstalled and nothing. Do HIDs cause this problem?
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Possibly HIDs, but doubtful.
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So I ordered a new rectifier and that didn't work either. I also forgot to mention sometimes when the bike starts the HIDs will not cut on. If I cut the bike off and turn it back on they cut on.
 
the hid is probably a separate issue. but, you could double check the install. grounds, hots. disconnect and see if gauges come back. if no, maybe swap a different gauge setup in. if it works...gauges. if not feed to gauges.

good luck. i see your in NC. maybe someone close can help?
 
I'd probably rewire the HIDs if they're hooked up to anything at the front of the bike. I'm thinking maybe a ground on the HIDs is wired to a ground into the gauge cluster and is messing them up.
 
So i broke my arm weds but got an update tonight on the gauges. i sent them to bluegauges and long be hold the first question he asked was do i have HIDs because what blew is normally caused by HIDs. So I guess bye bye HIDs :(
 
i personally dont run hids, but lots of guys do. i have never heard of the hids themselves causing issue. i have to assert that the install was somehow "married" to the gauges. shared ground, hot... something not good.

an older mechanic buddy of mine once told me that 99% of mechanical issues trace back to mechanics! :laugh:
 
Lol I like that quote. Almost always true. Normal wear and tear, but a lot of issues come after modding this or that.
 
flippnswitchez said:
So I ordered a new rectifier and that didn't work either. I also forgot to mention sometimes when the bike starts the HIDs will not cut on. If I cut the bike off and turn it back on they cut on.
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The issue you describe (the speedo and odometer problem + the non-cut on of the HID on starts) are exactly the sames issues that I got. I'm looking for a new gauge cluster, and maybe insulate my HID with aluminium foil.
 
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