According to my GPS my speedometer is just not dependable, plus, it will "stick" or "hang" at some speeds (ie. on 60 mph when you have slowed to 40 mph). Sometimes when stopped it will still be registering as much as 20mph. If you tap on the plastic cover, the needle will fall. I've noticed you can buy a new one to fit the instrument panel for about $60. Has anyone experienced this problem? or Has anyone replaced just the speedometer, not the entire instrument panel? Tks!
This problem was covered in Service Bulletin GL 1800 #8, December 2001 titled:
"2001 GL1800/A Speedometer Replacement"
This Service Bulletin will assist you in the replacement
of the speedometer unit on affected 2001 GL1800/A
models.
The speedometer faceplate may warp from extended
exposure to direct sunlight. This can produce intermit-
tent sticking of the speedometer needle. A replace-
ment speedometer is now available to correct this
condition.
Only perform this procedure if the motorcycle actually
experiences a sticking speedometer needle. If other
instrument needles are sticking, contact TechLine at
(800) 421-1900 before proceeding further.
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