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'87 K75s speedometer problems
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You want a cluster that has a gas pump symbol next to the right hand light at the bottom of the speedo but not next to the left light ('86 and later).
You do not want the clusters that have several white horizontal lines across the bottom of the gauges (4valve bikes).
I believe all others will work on a non ABS bike (86-95). ABS bikes need clusters wired for ABS.
Are you getting NO speedo now? I thought you were getting double readings.
Try removing the speed sensor from the final drive. Take a soldering gun or iron and hold it (turned on) within 1/4" of the end of the sensor (DON'T LET IT TOUCH). Withthe key and kill switch on, the 60 cycles from the AC current should cause your speedo to read 45 mph if everything is working.
K75s speedometer update
After much time and effort I had it fixed but the mileage indicator did not work and a small male tab broke off from the main connector(the one with all the pins on the back of the speedometer) as I took it on and off the bike for testing-it looks like it was damaged before. . I tried to put it back but was unable to do so and destroyed that part. . I can try to put all three of the broken instruments together-long shot , buy a used one or send it to a repair shop. No sure what I will do.
After much time and effort I had it fixed but the mileage indicator did not work and a small male tab broke off from the main connector(the one with all the pins on the back of the speedometer) as I took it on and off the bike for testing-it looks like it was damaged before. . I tried to put it back but was unable to do so and destroyed that part. . I can try to put all three of the broken instruments together-long shot , buy a used one or send it to a repair shop. No sure what I will do.
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This might be worth checking out, link to a shop that works on K speedos... http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=5797.0;topicseen
K75s instrument problems-speedometer
Thanks for the help I now have a working speedometer and tachometer and most of the lights in the instrument pod. Question, all the lights should come on when the key is turned on- right? I am not getting the coolant light or any of the two fuel lights. Should they come on. thanks
Thanks for the help I now have a working speedometer and tachometer and most of the lights in the instrument pod. Question, all the lights should come on when the key is turned on- right? I am not getting the coolant light or any of the two fuel lights. Should they come on. thanks
The early K bikes do not have an instrument bulb check function.
When you turn on the key, you get a status display.
No oil pressure (because the engine isn't running) = oil light on
No charging (because the engine isn't running). = charging light on
Engine not overtemp = temp light OFF
Fuel not low = right hand low fuel light OFF
Left hand low fuel light used only on '85 and earlier K100s. If there is a gas symbol next to each gas light, the cluster/speedometer is out of one of those bikes. That light was used as an ABS light on later bikes.
Choke light (switch and bulb eliminated on later models maybe around '92) on or off depending on position of lever.
Your lights are working correctly.
When you turn on the key, you get a status display.
No oil pressure (because the engine isn't running) = oil light on
No charging (because the engine isn't running). = charging light on
Engine not overtemp = temp light OFF
Fuel not low = right hand low fuel light OFF
Left hand low fuel light used only on '85 and earlier K100s. If there is a gas symbol next to each gas light, the cluster/speedometer is out of one of those bikes. That light was used as an ABS light on later bikes.
Choke light (switch and bulb eliminated on later models maybe around '92) on or off depending on position of lever.
Your lights are working correctly.
