October 8th, 2013, 08:44 PM | #1 |
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How to reset the odometer?
I replaced my speedo cluster with another one because the fuel gauge no longer worked but the mileage on the new one is double the mileage of the original one, how do I set back to lower mileage? thanks
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October 8th, 2013, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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Pretty sure tampering with an odometer is illegal... I think in these cases it's just something to be noted for records.
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October 8th, 2013, 09:46 PM | #3 |
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Yep, rolling back the odometer is illegal.
Though the fuel gauge is separate from the speedo/odometer, is there a way to just install the fuel one? I've seen them for sale individually on ebay.
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October 8th, 2013, 09:48 PM | #4 |
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Oh... didn't know I could replace the fuel gauge alone. Anyway I sold the original one already and replaced with the used one, is there a way I can roll back the mileage? I don't really care up here in Canada, I am gonna keep the bike for myself anyway
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October 8th, 2013, 09:51 PM | #6 |
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If you're just keeping if for yourself, why worry about it? Just write down the original mileage when you changed it out and what the current odometer started at. Should be all you need whether you're keeping track of maintenance or selling the bike down the road anyway.
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October 9th, 2013, 07:49 AM | #7 |
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They don't spin backwards. Just roll the front wheel backwards to confirm. You'd need to run the drill quite awhile to roll the odo over and back to 0.
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October 9th, 2013, 08:19 AM | #8 |
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haven't you ever watched Ferris Beullers? one minute you have a priceless Ferrarri on jacks, next it's 100 ft over the ledge and smashed like a pancake....just leave it alone, your dad will understand.
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October 9th, 2013, 08:32 AM | #9 |
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You should be able to get in there and manually reset the individual numbers. Never tried on the Ninja but the odometer is no different than most.
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October 9th, 2013, 09:41 AM | #10 |
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That's a bit of a shame, the older mechanical odo's you used to be able to wind backwards as they're just a gear train with an incredibly small reduction ratio, set them on a bench with a drill and leave for x number of days / weeks.
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October 9th, 2013, 09:49 AM | #11 |
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October 9th, 2013, 09:59 AM | #12 |
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Mmmmmm don't know. If you can get inside the gauge cluster it will.
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October 9th, 2013, 11:13 AM | #13 |
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get really aquainted with the assembly and grab a very good new set of needle nose plyers and pull the pin hodling the wheels. I saw it done in the mecedes dealer when replacing the odometer witha factory replacemetn one, so it reflects current mileage. Nothing wrong with doing it imo. Of course pulling the pin may cause your odo to grenade itself.
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October 9th, 2013, 12:25 PM | #14 | |
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And if you do change the odo and decide to sell it down the road later on, the likely scenarios are 1. You inform the buyer but have no receipt from a dealer or the original odo to prove mileage which makes it suspicious. 2. Just be an ass and don't tell any one. |
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October 9th, 2013, 12:41 PM | #15 |
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I would've just kept the original cluster to be honest if the only thing that wasn't working was the fuel gauge. Even when it works, it doesn't work. It's about as accurate as trying to piss on a bullseye against the wind. Just fill up before 300 kms and you'll be fine.
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October 9th, 2013, 06:19 PM | #16 |
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This lmfao
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You need to Ferris Bueller it.
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October 9th, 2013, 06:59 PM | #18 |
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Don't hook up the cable.
Ride for the same amount of time you owned the bike before you swapped. Chances are you follow a pattern in your riding, so the mileage over time will be close. Then hook it up. The mileage should be close enough. You don't really care about the speed, right? Just ride at the pace of traffic.
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October 9th, 2013, 07:41 PM | #21 |
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That sounds like a plan! Which cable is it from the cluster?
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October 9th, 2013, 08:15 PM | #22 |
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A little info on this I just attempted to do this with the parts bike odometer and every single wheel is locked in tight and it's made out of stronger metal then the frame of the bike.
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April 30th, 2014, 06:14 PM | #24 |
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it's quite a bitch. intentionally. just put some black tape over the number and say "lalalalala"
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And lets have a visual aid or 2
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I am doing it right... I got out the black paint and brush.
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i like your idea. you have so many font options when painting the numbers back on
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May 6th, 2014, 07:03 AM | #29 |
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just undo the speedo hose from the wheel end, and pull out the cable from the rubber hose. then reattach the hose to the wheel end, with the cable wire left out. ride for a while until you think the miles will match, and then reinstall the cable, and your done. easy.
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May 6th, 2014, 08:05 AM | #30 |
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I know there are specificaly licensed shops that can set your new odometer to the same number as your old one legally. But I'm almost positive you require your old Odometer.
Though you do have to give your mileage when you get your plate sticker. You could always give your local dealer a call if they know a reputable shop that can adjust it legally. Otherwise, the black electrical tape method is your best bet. |
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May 6th, 2014, 08:24 AM | #31 |
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This thread may have some of the worst advice I've ever seen!
Just ride the bike backwards for a few thousand miles. |
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Paint a cherry with a little stem and green leaf on each zero. Then, every 1ooo miles you win the lottery.
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May 6th, 2014, 09:13 AM | #33 |
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