DANJ Posted July 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2007 Went out for a ride Saturday with my son on his new VTX1300. After about 50 miles, he wanted to trade rides for a bit. He had noticed his VTX had a hard time keeping up with my 93, and immediately got on the throttle. I couldn't catch him on a nice long straight and have no idea how fast he was going but the Honda was showing over 100. We met at a little "greasy spoon" had a some lunch and headed for the Interstate. As we pulled off the on ramp I accelerated quickly and found that my speedo would stop at 75. I know it had been working because I had it over 100 on several occasions. We crusied at about 80 for the next 50+ miles (according to his speedo) but mine would not exceed 75. Anybody got a clue on this one? Doesn't seem possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2007 There is probably some foreign material trapped in the meter movement that is your speedometer, stoping the meter from going past a certain point. These meter movements are very delicate and unless you know what you are doing with a Di Arsonel meter movement I would suggest replacement rather than attempting to repair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted July 2, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 2, 2007 Dan- I had to replace my speedometer about 5K ago, but I still have the old one. If you can use any of the parts, you are welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANJ Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted July 2, 2007 There is probably some foreign material trapped in the meter movement that is your speedometer, stoping the meter from going past a certain point. These meter movements are very delicate and unless you know what you are doing with a Di Arsonel meter movement I would suggest replacement rather than attempting to repair... Wow!! Never even hear of such a contraption let alone knowing what to do with it. Likley real good advice to replace. Thanks Bob. Dan- I had to replace my speedometer about 5K ago, but I still have the old one. If you can use any of the parts, you are welcome to it. I really appreciate the offer Dave.The speedo seems to work normally up to the 75mph mark so not a very big inconvenience. The oddometer has quite a little bit discoloration so I'll likley just keep lookin' for an assembly with similar miles on it until this one gives out altogether. If this one goes altogether, I probably wont be so pickey about the mileage. Thanks again fellers, DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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