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Author Topic: Speedo/ Tachometer work  (Read 185 times)

Online Tiedie

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Speedo/ Tachometer work
« on: August 19, 2026, 08:06:18 PM »
So my speedo is ticking miles as if they were tenths so adding up fast. Anyone have any recommendations to repair or refurbush.
While im at it I'll send in my tach to get done at the same tims it bounces and has that famous glass fog in cooler weather.
Thanks in advance for any help making a decision where to send.
« Last Edit: September 07, 2026, 03:36:06 PM by Tiedie »

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Re: Speedo work
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2026, 01:48:04 PM »
Ok so I sent Speedometer out for repair they got it on a Friday Augest 28 and was repaired on Tuesday the Sept. 1st. Got it on Sept. 5th.
While I waited on it I did some/lot of  research about the bouncy Tachometer. Since most of our bikes are older and they recieve a dirty or unstable electrical signal form the ignition coil.
So I started with the black ground wire at the coil that goes to the Tach and cut and spliced in with solder and shrink wrap one 10k Ohm resister in that. IF the bounce is reduced we will see, if not then I'll be replacing that 10k ohm with a 47k ohm resitsor.
Then I pulled the ICU module off and cleaned the contacts, while that was off I separated it from its mounting bracket and cleaned with alcohol wipes and reapplied new Heat Sink to it and reinstalled everything.
Then I replaced the OEM (I think) plug wires and caps with new 5k Ohm resistor plug caps. Coil was black and no cracks.
Relocated the Battery Negative cable with a 21 inch 4 Gauge from Battery cables usa one end with a 6m lug and the other end 12m lug and ran it to the right side motor mount /header hanger bolt. Nice and neat with a solid ground.
While I was there removing the negative cable from the transmission breather bolt I replaced the Speedometer cable and put in another washer onto the breather to act as a battery cable lug. I took it on a 4 mile trip and things looked good. Tomorrow I ride to work and see how everythig does.
Ride safe!
« Last Edit: September 07, 2026, 07:41:53 PM by Tiedie »