Westbeef Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 I've got a bit of an unusual one. My speedo stopped working recently, I replaced the speed sensor which is a common cause of this failure and noticed this little black box fitted. Speedo still didn't work so I removed the box and it started working again - but this time with everything in KPH, the milage stayed the same but it now counts up in KPH. The clocks can't change from KPH to MPH like they should be able to, I think this can occur if it's a european model? The bike isn't a European import but the clocks might be. They typically can easily change between miles and kph, with a quick press of the button. My clocks have a sticker on the inside over this part of the display. However I can see round it slightly and it shows kph, which it always has done. However it has definitely always operated in miles, I assume converted by this little box. There's no part numbers stamped anywhere on this thing, I don't suppose you might have a clue what it is, and where I can get hold of one? It's not on any parts diagram anywhere, I don't know where it comes from in the slighest. It has to be this specific item too as I need it to start counting from the same number in Miles again. I can't replace the clocks as it'll change the distance into miles which is going to be reduce the value and look pretty dodgy when the last MOT shows 37K . I know speedo healers exist but I think it's OTT for this, price wise anyway. I expect this thing is a fraction of the cost. Quote
Stu Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 looks like your bike is an imported bike! and it has had this box fitted to correct the speedo! just do a search for one in google and buy one for your bike! Quote
Westbeef Posted May 3, 2019 Author Posted May 3, 2019 looks like your bike is an imported bike! and it has had this box fitted to correct the speedo! just do a search for one in google and buy one for your bike! Nothing about it being an import in any documentation. Receipt for it being purchased from some garage in Suffolk. They don't normally need a speedo correcting cause they can usually switch between units. I cant find the box I've been looking everywhere, this is just one of them things that could only happen to me . Quote
Smithers Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 looks like your bike is an imported bike! and it has had this box fitted to correct the speedo! just do a search for one in google and buy one for your bike! Nothing about it being an import in any documentation. Receipt for it being purchased from some garage in Suffolk. They don't normally need a speedo correcting cause they can usually switch between units. I cant find the box I've been looking everywhere, this is just one of them things that could only happen to me . This might seem an obvious thing to say, but why not take it to a Honda specialist, either dealer or independent? I wouldn't bother buying any lottery tickets this weekend. Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Sports bike shop sell a plug in kph to mph converter for £60 Quote
Westbeef Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 looks like your bike is an imported bike! and it has had this box fitted to correct the speedo! just do a search for one in google and buy one for your bike! Nothing about it being an import in any documentation. Receipt for it being purchased from some garage in Suffolk. They don't normally need a speedo correcting cause they can usually switch between units. I cant find the box I've been looking everywhere, this is just one of them things that could only happen to me . This might seem an obvious thing to say, but why not take it to a Honda specialist, either dealer or independent? I wouldn't bother buying any lottery tickets this weekend. I've sent a message to the local Honda already. Quote
Westbeef Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 Sports bike shop sell a plug in kph to mph converter for £60 Oooh I cant seem to locate it on the website, do you have a link please? Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Sports bike shop sell a plug in kph to mph converter for £60 Oooh I cant seem to locate it on the website, do you have a link please? Hmm...just checked and as of now it says they are discontinued. They were made by Motrax if that's any use searching for one. Can't copy the link on my phone though. Quote
Smithers Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I've sent a message to the local Honda already. I'm really fortunate that my local Honda stealer has some brilliant technicians who are always willing to help out with info such as your problem. My current bike is fairly new and boring in so much that now't goes wrong with it. (yet) Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 [email protected]There was a guy selling them a while back, his email is above. Just found that looking for the Motrax unit online. Quote
Westbeef Posted May 4, 2019 Author Posted May 4, 2019 Sports bike shop sell a plug in kph to mph converter for £60 Oooh I cant seem to locate it on the website, do you have a link please? Hmm...just checked and as of now it says they are discontinued. They were made by Motrax if that's any use searching for one. Can't copy the link on my phone though.https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/2057I think you're bang on the money, this is what it was! I'm gonna have to see if I can get hold of one, thanks very much for that. Quote
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