Spedometer stopped working half way!

Noahh · 11-06-2013, 11:57 AM

My spedometer stopped working out of nowhere half way on my drive to the gym this morning. The light still works/is on but the actual spedometer part just doesn't move. Electricity is getting flow though because the light is staying on.. Suggestions? Please give me some advice

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**jonathan180iq** · 11-06-2013, 12:10 PM

It's not an electric speedo. The only thing electric about it is the light. There is a cable that hooks into the back and spins the speedo gear. Check the connection on the back of the speedo where it goes in and also on the hub of the wheel where it connects down there. You can feel totally confident in removing the cable from the speedometer side and lubing it up. This will also give you a chance to inspect the cable end to make sure it isn't damaged or something weird.

It's all relatively simple. So no worries.

alantf · 11-06-2013, 12:38 PM

Mine stopped working at around 9000 miles. Found that the cable had snapped. Ordered a new cable, and it took ten minutes to fit. Unscrew the outer from the speedo, and see if you can pull the inner cable out. If you can, you'll see the broken end. Mine snapped around 1" from the wheel hub. Broken cable seems the most likely thing, and a real easy fix with a new cable.

Meme · 11-06-2013, 03:33 PM

I've had 4 or 5 bikes that have had the speedo stop working. They have all been a broken speedo cable. My GZ currently has a bad speedometer. I bought a new one to put on without even checking anything. I hope the problem is the same as all the others. lol

Noahh · 11-06-2013, 04:09 PM

This is embarrassing and a good lesson... The cable had just come undone somehow. I didnt check to see because i figured connection wasn't the issue since the light was on. Later this morning on my way to school i was at a stoplight and looked down.... and there was my speedo cable dragging on the ground. I pulled over right away and got it screwed back in. The metal piece around the needle thing was a little beat up but it tightened right on and my speedo works fine now! I need to remember to check my bike over before I ride

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5th_bike · 11-06-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Noahh

This is embarrassing and a good lesson... The cable had just come undone somehow.

No worries - it happened to me a couple weeks ago, my speedometer stopped working for the same reason - I pulled over and screwed the cable back in.

plato1 · 11-09-2013, 07:30 AM

Mine did the same thing....Kept coming unscrewed, I finally got it tighter and it's been good....

11-06-2013, 11:57 AM	#1
Noahh Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3	Spedometer stopped working half way! My spedometer stopped working out of nowhere half way on my drive to the gym this morning. The light still works/is on but the actual spedometer part just doesn't move. Electricity is getting flow though because the light is staying on.. Suggestions? Please give me some advice ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Spedometer stopped working half way! It's not an electric speedo. The only thing electric about it is the light. There is a cable that hooks into the back and spins the speedo gear. Check the connection on the back of the speedo where it goes in and also on the hub of the wheel where it connects down there. You can feel totally confident in removing the cable from the speedometer side and lubing it up. This will also give you a chance to inspect the cable end to make sure it isn't damaged or something weird. It's all relatively simple. So no worries.
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11-06-2013, 12:38 PM	#3
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Spedometer stopped working half way! Mine stopped working at around 9000 miles. Found that the cable had snapped. Ordered a new cable, and it took ten minutes to fit. Unscrew the outer from the speedo, and see if you can pull the inner cable out. If you can, you'll see the broken end. Mine snapped around 1" from the wheel hub. Broken cable seems the most likely thing, and a real easy fix with a new cable. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2013, 03:33 PM	#4
Meme Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reno NV Posts: 57	Re: Spedometer stopped working half way! I've had 4 or 5 bikes that have had the speedo stop working. They have all been a broken speedo cable. My GZ currently has a bad speedometer. I bought a new one to put on without even checking anything. I hope the problem is the same as all the others. lol
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11-06-2013, 04:09 PM	#5
Noahh Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3	Re: Spedometer stopped working half way! This is embarrassing and a good lesson... The cable had just come undone somehow. I didnt check to see because i figured connection wasn't the issue since the light was on. Later this morning on my way to school i was at a stoplight and looked down.... and there was my speedo cable dragging on the ground. I pulled over right away and got it screwed back in. The metal piece around the needle thing was a little beat up but it tightened right on and my speedo works fine now! I need to remember to check my bike over before I ride . Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-09-2013, 07:30 AM	#7
plato1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 17	Re: Spedometer stopped working half way! Mine did the same thing....Kept coming unscrewed, I finally got it tighter and it's been good....
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