Speed sensor

[rite-on]

Ok, I need to pick your brain. It seems the speedo on my 1984 1300 voyager is off by about 7mph. It reads 67 when I am only doing 60.
Is there any way of adjusting this?

[Me Again]

I do not beleive there is any way to correct it.
It is electronic vs. mechanical on most bikes
It will always be 10% off.Keeps you from getting tickets.

[biggersm]

This topic comes up often. Here is the last time, along with a fix. Try to click on the link below:

http://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/viewt ... oth#p42150

Also fix is mentioned in the Tech Center as follows:

Problem: The speedometer is in error by a plus five to six miles per hour. In other words, when it reads you are going 65 MPH, you are in reality only doing 60 MPH.
Solution: The gear located at the end of the speedometer cable has twenty-five teeth. If the number is reduced to twenty-four teeth, the speedometer will then read five to six miles and hour slower. The receiver for the speedo at the front wheel must be replaced with Kawasaki Part No. 41060-1025. You must also put in a new oil seal which is Kawasaki part No. 92049-1057.

[Me Again]

The XII is gear driven.The 1300 is electronic and not adjustable .Except by maybe by one of our electronics geniuses(hint hint).

[biggersm]

Ooops, my bad, I was in the wrong forum again. I usually just go to the "View New Posts" but don't pay attention to which forum I link to. I hope you are able to get a fix for your problem. You could get a GPS plus a universal mount and have a very accurate speed reading.

[rite-on]

Thanks you guys for your help. When I saw the speed sensor at the front wheel, it looks like you might be able to rotate it to calibrate the gauge. But always best to consult with the deep minds at AVA when in doubt.
Now anybody know a sweet fitting gps??

[DocSnowFox]

I have a question, as I've not done this repair yet.

You wrote: "Solution: The gear located at the end of the speedometer cable has twenty-five teeth. If the number is reduced to twenty-four teeth, the speedometer will then read five to six miles and hour slower. The receiver for the speedo at the front wheel must be replaced with Kawasaki Part No. 41060-1025. You must also put in a new oil seal which is Kawasaki part No. 92049-1057."

Does this mean the two Kawasaki parts you've listed (which I've ordered) include the gear at the end of the speedometer cable? Is the gear the Kawasaki Part No. 41060-1025? The ordered part doesn't say so. Idk.

[DocSnowFox]

Is there a way to find a DYI on this speedo gear re-work/repair? I have received the ordered parts and need to do this gear and seal change out. Thanks.

[DocSnowFox]

I would appreciate any help and DYI pointers on this one. I have thoroughly searched the Internet and found nothing to help this issue. Help?!

Please post anything to help or a link to DYI. Thanks.

Is there a way to find a DYI on this speedo gear re-work/repair? I have received the ordered parts and need to do this gear and seal change out. Thanks.

[doug of so fla]

Need some info from you because the old post got kinda messed up ? some info is for a XII and some is for a 1300?? Are you working on a XII or a 1300 Voyager???

Your profile says you have a XII? But the wording s"peed sensor" is for a 1300 and the thread & forum you are on is for a 1300..?? You can pm me if you want..

[sir old dirt]

Concerning Docsnowfox question: the gear and oil seal mentioned are Kawasaki parts.