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Technical Discussion => Misc. Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Waltwood on June 30, 2011, 01:43:53 PM

Title: '82 R65 Odometer Problem
Post by: Waltwood on June 30, 2011, 01:43:53 PM

The odometer on my '82 speedometer periodically stops working.  It will start again.  The speedometer functions perfectly.   [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]

Title: Re: '82 R65 Odometer Problem
Post by: nhmaf on June 30, 2011, 02:37:30 PM

All the BMW speedometers have a less than stellar reputation for longevity and consistency.  Usually it is the speedometer part that stops working while the odometer marches on.   It is likely that a gear is either loose/slipping on its shaft that is driving the odometer gearset - though I do not know how to fix it myself.   There are various places one can send the unit in to be repaired - typically expect ~$200 bill for it.   Some places, like Palo Alto Speedo, are running about a 3 week turnaround time.  Some other shops I've checked are a little faster, but I don't know the quality of their work (yet).

Title: Re: '82 R65 Odometer Problem
Post by: Vegasrandall on June 30, 2011, 09:49:46 PM

My odometer quit on me and I put a bicycle speedo in it's place.very simple install and it was only 20 bucks.

Title: Re: '82 R65 Odometer Problem
Post by: Olliepup on July 02, 2011, 07:19:49 AM

I had good luck with Foreign Speedo in San Diego. They fixed a too fast speedo in about a week for ninety bucks. It had a loose gear.