Speedo stopped working

asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

The speedo on my Varadero 125 has stopped working.

It has a black cable with 2 wires in it coming from the front wheel so I guess its an electronic one. And the wires are not loose/unattached.

What is the reason for it? Is it the speedo drive that has blown up and needs replacing? Is it something simpler than that? The Honda dealer around here is as much use as a chocolate fireguard....

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

i'm 99% sure the Varadero speedo is analog, can you post some pictures of the left and right side of the front wheel? basically it should be the only cable not going to your brakes!
a mate of mine has one of these and i have been looking for a manual for it with no joy..

Speedos do go every so often, has the front wheel been off recently for anything? (such as a tyre change) chances are its just broken off and just need replacing, will be something like £8-12 for a new cable i reckon, if you can post pics somebody will be able to identify which bit it is..

asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

I recently had the front tyre changed but the bloke who did it said that nothing was loose in there, it was all connected up. Will do some pics tomorrow.

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

I'm not sure how it is on the xl125 but on my bike the speedo drive on the wheel has two metal plate things which slot into the slots on the speedo drive, if they aren't lined up properly they will work fine for a while then just snap apparently, probably has just snapped though, just something to take note of if it happens again..

asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

Does the wheel need to come out to check that? On the lhs of the hub is a metal thing (like a small drum) that the wires go into. I can see the two wires. I think i will check that tomorrow. Cheers zero!!

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Make sure you tighten up any bolts to the correct torque setting or you will have a VERY bad day! (wheels falling off/striping threds) Shocked

it may well be different but should be similar...

asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

Here is the photo of the lhs of the front wheel. There is actually 3 wires going into the silver bit not 2.

I haven't had the front wheel off myself but when the front tyre was changed I mentioned it to the guy who did it and he said nothing was loose/unconnected in there.

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Oh er, nothing like mine then..
To be honest, don't try anything without the manual its not worth it, unless somebody here knows what to do with it...
If the speedo has just stopped working it could be (and probably is) a loose wire/corroded or a problem with the clocks :/
Like i said, try phoning a honda dealership and get hold of a manual (unless it mentions it in your users manual) i haven't seen a haynes one or anything which is what you want really...
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asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

Thanks for your help anyway, will get to the bottom of this
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needa400 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Karma :

checked your fuses? could also be corrosion on connectors, especially if you live closeish to the coast (salty air), which is leading to poor pickup!

just a guess, but hey, ya never know!
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