JZX
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posted September 18, 2013 06:02 PM
Speedometer malfunction
My speedo while ignition is on or motor running the needle goes up to 100mph and stays there until turned off. Any ideas on what to check?
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
  
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MotoCycho
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posted September 18, 2013 07:30 PM
- Unplug the sensor down at the sprocket cover and see if it does it then. If not, faulty sensor perhaps?
- Speedohealer installed? If so.. bypass it and test.
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JZX
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posted September 18, 2013 09:18 PM
Yes, got the old school speedo healer and don't have a clue how it works.
Will check sensor. Noticed the guage malfunction after swing arm and chain install.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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JZX
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posted September 19, 2013 01:42 PM
Pulled sensor, no effect. Might be something at the guage cluster?
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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MotoCycho
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posted September 19, 2013 03:01 PM
Could be. Do the needles sweep when you first turn the key on? I'd start checking the wire harnesses and think about what was last worked on.
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Shane661
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posted September 19, 2013 03:13 PM
Completely take the speedohealer out of the circuit, if you have not already.
Clean contacts and reinstall stock parts, then test again.
Shane
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JZX
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posted September 19, 2013 06:54 PM
Found the problem (human error). Kawasaki did a frame swap(cracked frame) and had the black speedo sensor plug mated into a white plug and vise versa. I know it wasn't me because it worked before I brought it to them.
Thanks 1bad for the tip. That's at least twice you figured some issues out for me-lol
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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MotoCycho
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posted September 19, 2013 08:06 PM
 Edited By: MotoCycho on 20 Sep 2013 04:07
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Found the problem (human error). Kawasaki did a frame swap(cracked frame) and had the black speedo sensor plug mated into a white plug and vise versa. I know it wasn't me because it worked before I brought it to them.
Thanks 1bad for the tip. That's at least twice you figured some issues out for me-lol
Frame crack huh? Wow! How many miles on it when you noticed the crack? I would have thought cracked frames were in our rear view.. guess not? I check my 07 frame every time I am under it.. looks fine.. fingers crossed. I did the service bulletin myself and it was never over torqued... time will tell I guess?
Also, glad you figured out the issue, but I am curious as to how 1Bad factors into the fix?... he sending you advice telepathically? 
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JZX
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posted September 19, 2013 11:05 PM
6500 miles on the odometer, im not the first owner either. I only ride this bike at the drag strip. Frame had two cracked welds I saw when I pulled the motor out.
1bad knows his shit when it comes to the 14. Gotta give credit where it's due.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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