How to reset the odometer?

caineroad · October 8th, 2013, 08:44 PM

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

tfkrocks · October 8th, 2013, 09:36 PM

Pretty sure tampering with an odometer is illegal... I think in these cases it's just something to be noted for records.

NevadaWolf · October 8th, 2013, 09:46 PM

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.

caineroad · October 8th, 2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

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.

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

Joshorilla · October 8th, 2013, 09:49 PM

Some criminally minded people would detach the cable from the wheel and use a drill attached to the cable to spin it backwards and roll back the clock.

But I do not suggest you do this.

tfkrocks · October 8th, 2013, 09:51 PM

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.

Alex · October 9th, 2013, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Some criminally minded people would detach the cable from the wheel and use a drill attached to the cable to spin it backwards and roll back the clock.

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.

LNasty · October 9th, 2013, 08:19 AM

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.

red5 · October 9th, 2013, 08:32 AM

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.

Joshorilla · October 9th, 2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

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.

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.

caineroad · October 9th, 2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red5

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.

Sounds a lot of work, does it work?

red5 · October 9th, 2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by caineroad

Sounds a lot of work, does it work?

Mmmmmm don't know. If you can get inside the gauge cluster it will.

crazymadbastard · October 9th, 2013, 11:13 AM

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.

Compooky · October 9th, 2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

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.

+1 just leave it alone since there's no reason to change the odo numbers. A benefit to this is you can claim more riding experience than you actually have.

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.

Boom King · October 9th, 2013, 12:41 PM

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.

Runeknight95 · October 9th, 2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

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.

This lmfao

Panda · October 9th, 2013, 06:23 PM

You need to Ferris Bueller it.

adouglas · October 9th, 2013, 06:59 PM

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.

caineroad · October 9th, 2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

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.

But how do you get the speedo without plugging the cable? It would be nice to know my speed so I am not speeding right lol

tfkrocks · October 9th, 2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caineroad

But how do you get the speedo without plugging the cable? It would be nice to know my speed so I am not speeding right lol

You don't. That's why he said go the speed of traffic.

caineroad · October 9th, 2013, 07:41 PM

That sounds like a plan! Which cable is it from the cluster?

tfkrocks · October 9th, 2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caineroad

That sounds like a plan! Which cable is it from the cluster?

The one that goes down to the front wheel.

fishdip · April 30th, 2014, 05:52 PM

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.

alex.s · April 30th, 2014, 06:14 PM

it's quite a bitch. intentionally. just put some black tape over the number and say "lalalalala"

fishdip · April 30th, 2014, 06:29 PM

And lets have a visual aid or 2

fishdip · April 30th, 2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

it's quite a bitch. intentionally. just put some black tape over the number and say "lalalalala"

I am doing it right... I got out the black paint and brush.

alex.s · April 30th, 2014, 06:32 PM

i like your idea. you have so many font options when painting the numbers back on

SpidermanGeek · May 2nd, 2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by caineroad

... is there a way I can roll back the mileage? I don't really care up here in Canada, ...

Uh yeah, Odometer tampering is Illegal here too, lol.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/service...ection-eng.htm

kennetht · May 6th, 2014, 07:03 AM

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.

Redgeneral · May 6th, 2014, 08:05 AM

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.

sonny4472 · May 6th, 2014, 08:24 AM

This thread may have some of the worst advice I've ever seen!
Just ride the bike backwards for a few thousand miles.

250rr · May 6th, 2014, 08:45 AM

Paint a cherry with a little stem and green leaf on each zero. Then, every 1ooo miles you win the lottery.

kennetht · May 6th, 2014, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250rr

Paint a cherry with a little stem and green leaf on each zero. Then, every 1ooo miles you win the lottery.

best answer yet

October 8th, 2013, 08:44 PM	#1
caineroad ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Toronto Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja SE Posts: 103	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

October 8th, 2013, 09:36 PM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	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
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	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. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	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
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	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. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan
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October 8th, 2013, 09:49 PM	#5
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Some criminally minded people would detach the cable from the wheel and use a drill attached to the cable to spin it backwards and roll back the clock. But I do not suggest you do this.

October 8th, 2013, 09:51 PM	#6
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	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.

October 9th, 2013, 11:13 AM	#13
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 9th, 2013, 12:41 PM	#15
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	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.

October 9th, 2013, 06:23 PM	#17
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	You need to Ferris Bueller it.

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October 9th, 2013, 07:41 PM	#21
caineroad ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Toronto Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja SE Posts: 103	That sounds like a plan! Which cable is it from the cluster?

April 30th, 2014, 05:52 PM	#23
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...
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alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it's quite a bitch. intentionally. just put some black tape over the number and say "lalalalala" __________________________________________________

April 30th, 2014, 06:32 PM	#27
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i like your idea. you have so many font options when painting the numbers back on __________________________________________________

May 6th, 2014, 07:03 AM	#29
kennetht ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Central New Jersey Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 219	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.

May 6th, 2014, 08:05 AM	#30
Redgeneral ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Ontario Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SOLD) - Black. 2011 ZX-6R Green/Black - 2001 Garbage Bag Green KLR650 Posts: 275	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.

May 6th, 2014, 08:24 AM	#31
sonny4472 ninjette.org member Name: Sonny Location: Saint louis Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r, 09 1125r, 95 Virago Posts: 78	This thread may have some of the worst advice I've ever seen! Just ride the bike backwards for a few thousand miles.

May 6th, 2014, 08:45 AM	#32
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	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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