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Limitedx1
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 08:58 am: |
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I searched the forum and found that if my speedo died on my x1 it is most likely the sensor. My question is where is the sensor located? i know my x1 pretty well and i have never noticed anything in top of the engine case. is there anywhere cheaper to get them other than asb? also do i need the 5 volt regulator as well, keep in mind the x1 only has 6k on it. also i remember it stopped working after a small wheelie and hard put down, any coincidence? also some folks report that the needle doesnt work but the trip meter does? i think that is impossible. anyways my needle and trip meter just died all together, i cant remember if it still lights up because it was daylight outside, i can check that asap when i get home. |
Grovskopa
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 09:06 am: |
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Leave it as is up until right before you sell it ha ha |
Ratbuell
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 09:18 am: |
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If it is a digital odometer (not the old wheels) - and it should be on an X1 - the sensor is located on the right side of the transmission top, behind the rear cylinder. |
Limitedx1
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 10:04 am: |
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yes it is digital, is it under the starter or more to the right side of the bike? will the sportster sensor work, or is it calibrated differently? does this problem sound like the sensor, i can still see my digital trip reading, it just does not count up. i rode all day and put a half mile on it!!!!! |
Mikej
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 10:32 am: |
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There is sort of a flat spot on the top of the tranny area on the right half of the case. There is a wire housing (3 wires inside, 3 small wires) going into a connector that plugs into the engine/tranny case and held in with one Allen/hex-socket-head screw. Not sure about the X1, but for an M2 the wire runs up under the left side of the tailsection bodywork to a connector not easily reachable by bare hands and sort of attached to the left side of the seatpost area near the battery. I relocated where the connector is zip-tied to make it easier to mess with on my M2. There is an updated sensor assembly that might or might not need some additional updates to install it, but is worth the extra costs to do if it avoids future failures. The service manual and dealership repair/check procedure will suggest removing the connector plug and wiping off any metal shavings from the end of it. Sometimes this works, sometimes not. I think current prices for a new sensor assembly is between $60-$100 or so. |
Jos51700
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 10:41 am: |
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Maybe this helps. Not a true Buell motor, but close enough.
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Limitedx1
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 12:57 pm: |
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wow that motor is super sweet! thankS guys this gIves me a better idea of how to go about my first sensor change, i will try and get at it to wipe it off but i think im gonna need a new one from what everyone else has been through. |
Oldog
| Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 10:46 pm: |
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Limited: the sensor should have the regulator built in. |
Fullauto
| Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:15 am: |
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Check your wiring first before you spend the money. Could be a broken wire or loose connection. |
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