Xt 600 e speedo fault

[xtcommuter]

Hi all, my bike has developed a fault with the speedo, essentially although the needle moves, it bares no resemblance to the speed I am doing, at best it will not hit more than 40 mph. The only variant I can think of is that it was originally an imported bike from Europe and the previous owner has put a UK face on it. Mileage covered is km but has the advantage that I know what speed I am doing in UK without having to do the mental maths. Has worked ok for six months so don't think that is the issue. Any advice / suggestions appreciated.
Many thanks in advance
Ian

[awolxt]

Hi !

Have you taken the cable off and had a look for wear at either end?

Or seeing if the knurled nut at either end of the cable is loose first maybe?

Im thinking theres a bit of wear in the cable ends/ drive or speedo head and lower speeds it still works but slips at higher speeds

Thats where i'd start looking

Bill

[xtcommuter]

Thanks Bill will have a look and see if there are any problems Ian

[Zergman]

Hi there,

if the problem would be in the speedometer itself then I have an "instrument panel" for sale. The version with no tachometer, lights dash instead. European version so it's in KM/H. Taken off my own bike, working perfectly well. PM me if you need it.

[xtcommuter]

Thanks for the offer but if I need to replace the replace the speedo I will look at a mph one.
I have looked at the cable tonight and it appears to be in good condition no rounding of the ends.
I wonder if it is internal, unfortunately I have no idea where to start.
Will have a search on the web and see if I can find anything.
Ian

[awolxt]

Can you take the clock off and have a look at the square hole ? See if thats rounded off . Take the speedo drive and check that next. Gotta be one or the other faulty if the cables okay- good luck!

Bill

[xtcommuter]

Cheers Bill, will have a look tomorrow.

[xtcommuter]

Just a thought before I look at the bike again later, if it was cable related should it not affect the tachometer as well.
Mileage recorded remains accurate to what I do.
Thoughts?

[awolxt]

I have a rev counter on mine and therefore a separate cable. Is yours different ian?

[xtcommuter]

Sorry not explained myself very well, yes I have a separate rev counter.
The miles measured (distance travelled) remain accurate. Many years ago I owned an xl 125 and broke the cable. That obviously didn't record speed but neither did it add miles to the clock.
Hope that makes sense.
Ian

[awolxt]

Make sense mate, im thinking theres gotta be a bit of wear in the speedo head/drive. Working enough to increase the mileage, (perhaps not accurately?) But not enough to work the speedo.

[xtcommuter]

Ok will go have a look

[xtcommuter]

Ok speedo off barrel that cable sits in looks nice and square, any more thoughts.
Sorry I am at a loss.
Ian

[xtrock]

I think you have to check inside the speedo, something maybe off line or worn. Find someone that have same and test.

[awolxt]

Not sure how far into the speedo head you can delve, anyone close by you with an xt that you try their clock on your bike?