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Hi All I am having a problem with the rev counter on my 2000 F650GS. I recently had to replace the speed sensor cable that had stopped working and now my rev counter is not working properly. Basically when i start my bike the needle will just keep going up and up until it hits the pin at the...

I have a 1999 funduro that will not rev, it is not a carb problem. It is as if the timing is not advancing possibly the pulsar or ecu help!:tears: If there is anybody in the preston area that that has the same bike that could try my ecu on I would be very grateful.

Hopefully one of you guys can point me in the right direction before an irritation developes into being stranded somewhere:mad: Yesterday,I heard a low rattling noise coming from the dash. The rev needle was vibrating and the lcd clock and milo were both flashing (though only partially...

Ok please help Riding a bike through africa at the moment Had a blow out in my back tyre and had to drive the next 160kms with my back tyre packed with clothes and at 10kms an hour, I was feathering the clutch a lot. Since getting the tyres replaced my Speedo is working like my rev...

Hi Recently, my rev counter on my 2003 GS has stopped working. I stripped off the fairing andfound two blown bulbs which would normally illuminate the rev counter. Will replacing these bulbs solve my problem or do I need to look further. Could someone please advise on location of earth...

Hi, my F650 GS GD 2003 has developed an error. The Rev counter reading is about 2000-3000 revs too high. The Rev counter has a mind of its own. Behaviour: - Typically when cold the rev counter reading will be normal for the 1st 3mins of riding but after that will become inconsistent. - When...

Hi Guys Would appreciate your oppinion on something. I was just out for a blast on my bike and while accelerating in 3rd gear she suddenly lost power. When I looked at the rev counter it was in the red so I assumed I must have hit the limiter even though I wasnt accellerating hard. I continued...

Hello, I recharged my battery and when I reconnected it the rev counter started to tick like a clock and the needle ‘twitches’ even with the keys out of the ignition. I have seen another post on here with the same problem but there was not a solution apart from replace the instrument unit...

Yesterday evening I travelled about 75 miles, Cumbria, Teesdale, Co Durham and back into Northumberland, over very undulating roads, the bike performed flawlessly. Tonight I started the bike, choke, no revs, hit the starter, it started instantly settling into a nice tick over, it suddenly...

Morning some help please my f650 has started back firing through carbs,I have renewed jets,needles and venturies,no improvment ! the engine will not rev over 3k , the carbs have been cleaned ,plugs,coils and leads have been checked could it be a problem with the black box...

:howdy: Hi all, Riding home the other day and my rev counter went mad - the needle flicking up and down like it had a mind of it's own. Then I lost power - temporarily - with the engine failing to rev. This now happens all the time after I have been riding for about 20 minutes. I'm guessing...

Got the bike out of the shed today to do a little maintenance on the rear brake. However bike would not tun over. Got to the battery and found the acid was a little low. Got the bike started with jump leads and left it running on choke for a few minutes. Took the choke off when warmed up and...

How do I change the rev counter bulb on my 2000 F classic, assuming of course that the reve counter does light up at night :think:

Just bought this 1995 beast with 18000 on clock. It runs great over 3000 revs but under that it shudders and protests like hell!! Anyone know if this is normal? Richard

Hi everyone, Some problem with the bike that i hope somone can help me with. Recently the bike has started to be a bit "grumpy" at steady running at low revs. Feels like the engine is running to lean and not firing all the time. It still feels great as soon as I give it a bit more gas and...

I don't want this to sound stupid but in the twisties what sort of revs do you pull? Only mod 1 tooth smaller on the front. Please bear in mind that my other chosen weapon is a Super Blackbird aprox 170 BHP on tap.

Traveling home from Brighton On Sunday, I turned a corner, opened the Dakar up and it died. Thought OK?!? Started it up again pulled off and wham, again. Tried this several times, and established that it will rev at a standstiil, but once riding, opening it up, the Dakar dies. Can't do more...