2000 Honda VTR1000 Odometer Problem

[Clive May]

Odometer and speedo have stopped working.
Auto electrician says that the microprocessor in the speedo needs replacing.

Is there any one who knows of any other way e.g. reprogramming a processor?? Or inputing an odometer read out onto a new processor. Can this be done??

Also, would be interested to hear from anyone who knows of a wrecking VTR1000, for a second hand odometer (preferably with kms close to mine which is 16000km.)

Thanks a mil..

Clive

[Teflon]

Odometer and speedo have stopped working.
Auto electrician says that the microprocessor in the speedo needs replacing.

Is there any one who knows of any other way e.g. reprogramming a processor?? Or inputing an odometer read out onto a new processor. Can this be done??

Also, would be interested to hear from anyone who knows of a wrecking VTR1000, for a second hand odometer (preferably with kms close to mine which is 16000km.)

Thanks a mil..

Clive

I priced one up from a Australian wrecker not so long ago, it was about $400.

[jonbuoy]

Hi,

Am just looking to re-calibrate mine (VTR1000) after changing the gearing, - not possible though. I've seen on a few custom bike websites some of these being used. Know they won't look too trick but might get you back on the road while you look for another one.

http://www.reikercycles.co.nz/cat/ac...ies/computers/

[TLDV8]

Hi,

Am just looking to re-calibrate mine (VTR1000) after changing the gearing, - not possible though.

What about a Speedo Healer or similar ?

http://www.speedohealer.com/

As far as a replacement unit.. Ebay from a metric country is probably a cheap option.

[jonbuoy]

Ah Cheers TLDV8, didn't think such a beast was available.

[vifferman]

Hi,

Am just looking to re-calibrate mine (VTR1000) after changing the gearing, - not possible though. I've seen on a few custom bike websites some of these being used. Know they won't look too trick but might get you back on the road while you look for another one.

http://www.reikercycles.co.nz/cat/ac...ies/computers/

If you don't want to spend a bazilion dollars for a Yellow Box or SpeedoHealer, and you (or someone you know) is good at soldering, Jaycar Electronics have a kitset speedo recalibrator for ~$50, plus a few dollars for plugs. I was going to get one for my VTR when I put a 15T countershaft sprocket on. I've since put the 16T VTR sprocket on the VFR, so I still need to buy one. Maybe I'll do it over Chrimbo.

[jonbuoy]

Cheers,

Even better - I'm pretty handy with them, so I'll have a look, I went for 3 up on the rear. What a difference! So much more useable on the road, was allways in 4/5th on motorway - I know its a V twin but I still hate lugging motors at low revs. Think I'm only over reading by 5-7% in my guestimate - but I don't wanna be adding extra K's to the ODO + trip is usefull.

Thanks for that Vifferman

[vifferman]

I went for 3 up on the rear. What a difference! So much more useable on the road, was allways in 4/5th on motorway - I know its a V twin but I still hate lugging motors at low revs.

Yeah, it's great, innit? The single best value-for-money change you can make to the VTR. I went for the front sprocket only because it was cheap and the chain and sprockets were worn. I was going to change to a larger rear sprocket and standard front when I replaced the chain and sprockets.
When I did it, it was like the bike suddenly felt right, as if it now had the gearing the factory should've given it.
By the way - you probably already know this, but there is (if I remember right) a plug in the wiring loom near the speedo sensor drive thingo (tech term) in the countershaft sprocket cover. If you're lucky, you'll be able to get two plugs (M + F) the same as this, then just plug in your speedo corrector. Otherwise, you'll need to buy four plugs (2M and 2F) and replace the Honda ones. Jaycar don't have a good selection of these types of plugs so you'll probably have to try Deek Smeeth or an autoelectrician.

[jonbuoy]

Ah I didn't but I do now. I'm gonna be geeky about the calibration and borrow my mates H/H GPS and find a quiet road and a marker pen - will do till after xmas.

I know what you mean about the gearing - It shoulda come out of the factory like that - I'm not sure how much top speed I've lost - maybe 20KM/H. Would only miss it on a track day.

Cheers.