Speedo Problem - 5th Gen

jrock · 06-21-2007, 02:14 PM

I have a 2000 Honda VFR800FI. I have a problem with the speedo. The needle swings widly and shows about 30 MPH under and it only counts about 1/3 of the miles.

I have examined the speed sensor. It has a plastic socket that appears to go over the bolt that hold the front sprocket on. Not sure if I should just replace the entire sensor or if I can just replace the socket part. The sensor is about $70. It appears that the socket can be purchased sepeately.

Has anyone else had this problem?

jrock · 07-08-2007, 07:28 PM

Fixed.

After inspecting the speed sensor, it was clear that the problem was the plastic "socket" that goes over the front sprocket bolt. This piece was worn out - almost completely. It was no longer gripping the bolt head correctly and the bolt head was spinning inside the socket.

$7 for the replacment part. Could not have been any easier to fix.

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06-21-2007, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrock Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 09:06 PM Location: Palatine, IL My Ride: '00 Honda VFR800FI & '07 Honda CBR1000RR Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Speedo Problem - 5th Gen I have a 2000 Honda VFR800FI. I have a problem with the speedo. The needle swings widly and shows about 30 MPH under and it only counts about 1/3 of the miles. I have examined the speed sensor. It has a plastic socket that appears to go over the bolt that hold the front sprocket on. Not sure if I should just replace the entire sensor or if I can just replace the socket part. The sensor is about $70. It appears that the socket can be purchased sepeately. Has anyone else had this problem?

07-08-2007, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
jrock Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 09:06 PM Location: Palatine, IL My Ride: '00 Honda VFR800FI & '07 Honda CBR1000RR Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fixed. After inspecting the speed sensor, it was clear that the problem was the plastic "socket" that goes over the front sprocket bolt. This piece was worn out - almost completely. It was no longer gripping the bolt head correctly and the bolt head was spinning inside the socket. $7 for the replacment part. Could not have been any easier to fix. __________________ If you ain't with us, then it's just bad news

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