Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted September 9, 2008 Forum CEO Share Posted September 9, 2008 If you notice your speedometer is jumping around or not working at all chances are your speed sensor is wore out, or more accurately the nut that drives the sensor wont make contact with the sprocket bolt anymore. Locate the Speed Sensor it is right over the front sprocket Remove the 2 bolts with an 8mm nut driver Speed sensor pulls right out Replace the nylon nut driver the old one prys right off the shaft Old worn out nut driver the nylon part would not make contact with the sprocket bolt. It is a simple 5 minute fix and the replacement nut costs around 5 bucks Part number 44080-MR7-013 speedometer, joint 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegen1e Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hey HispanicSlammer, thanks for the write up. I had the same issue with my 4th gen and thanks to this post now its fixed. Here is the part number for the 4th gen Speedometer, joint. : 44808-MR7-013 Note: when installing the new joint do not force it in. just push in as far as it goes with light pressure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourtim Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks alot, I need to order one but in the mean time put some seal packing rtv goop in there and its working perfectly so far untill the new one gets in. Crazy how satisfying fixing such a small thing is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted September 12, 2013 Author Forum CEO Share Posted September 12, 2013 I forgot to mention to make sure the new nut is seated properly on the sprocket bolt head, if its not and you start torquing the bolts back in to the speed sensor, you will need a new one again! Also some new aftermarket sprockets that are not the same width could be an issue with the spacing of the nut and the bolt head, might not properly engage, an easy fix for that is just some washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest da9b20 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 update- correct part number 44808-MR7-013. Thanks for the write up Slammer. And thanks for all the great work on the site. i need to look into the washer thing. any suggestions on what type of washer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Just like to thank everyone for this one... saved me a shed load of cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I thought I saw a pic of a metal version (That will not wear out?) of that sensor driver thingy posted here recently..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I thought I saw a pic of a metal version (That will not wear out?)I doubt a metal joint will last that much longer. And if it does: I'd rather have that €6 nylon wear out over 50K mls than both the joint and the far more expensive speedo sensor drive pin after 100K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaul Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hello. I am new to this forum. I am about to replace the speed sensor on my 1998 VFR800 for the fifth time in 97,000 miles. I have never worn the plastic drive nut out; the units just plain fail. I have done all the trouble shooting described in my Honda shop manual and everything consistently points to the speed sensor. Every time I replace the sensor the speedometer works like new again. I contacted Honda after the third unit failed and they told me to "take it to the shop". I am at my wit's end with this thing. As the miles add up on this bike the speed sensors last less and less miles. This last sensor is failing at about 3,000 miles. I can't keep replacing the sensors. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaul Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 After reading all the posts it convinced me to take a closer look at my failed speed sender unit. What I initially thought was an acceptable condition plastic drive coupling probably really is the root cause to all my failures. I looked at how loosely the drive nut on the countershaft sprocket fits into the plastic drive couple and it appears that the drive probably is slipping in the plastic couple. I'll feel like a real idiot for replacing 5 sensor units on my bike if this was the real reason for my failures, not to mention I'm out of about $600.00 to replace all the units I thought were broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC1 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just replaced mine. It was easy as you said it was. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted June 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 22, 2017 If I had a CNC mill, I'd be making something like this: Sadly, I do not, but some Chinese dude obviously does: eBay 261358076567 (about US$14, shipped). Ciao, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted June 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, JZH said: If I had a CNC mill, I'd be making something like this: Sadly, I do not, but some Chinese dude obviously does: eBay 261358076567 (about US$14, shipped). Ciao, Member SFdownhill and I grabbed a handful of these for $10 ea. (shipping included), some sort of special he stumbled upon. A couple for my two VFRs, a couple for his and Hammerdrill's VFR. Haven't picked mine up from him yet but I believe he installed his already. We'll see how long they last, or how quickly they destroy the sensor drive pin! (re: V$ Rosso's post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted April 17, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 6/22/2017 at 6:12 PM, Duc2V4 said: Member SFdownhill and I grabbed a handful of these for $10 ea. (shipping included), some sort of special he stumbled upon. A couple for my two VFRs, a couple for his and Hammerdrill's VFR. Haven't picked mine up from him yet but I believe he installed his already. We'll see how long they last, or how quickly they destroy the sensor drive pin! (re: V$ Rosso's post) So, what's the verdict on these? I was just thinking about seeing if @SEBSPEED would be able to machine some, but at $16.79 (2020 price) shipped from Hong Kong I'm wondering what kind of volume it would take to compete. I couldn't find it anywhere in the parts fiche, but the part# (44808-MR&-013) still calls up the correct plastic part for under $6 (US). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted April 18, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2020 6 hours ago, BuzznerSuntrusts said: So, what's the verdict on these? I was just thinking about seeing if @SEBSPEED would be able to machine some, but at $16.79 (2020 price) shipped from Hong Kong I'm wondering what kind of volume it would take to compete. I couldn't find it anywhere in the parts fiche, but the part# (44808-MR&-013) still calls up the correct plastic part for under $6 (US). My verdict is that it didn't seem to last any longer than the plastic ones. I already replaced mine, probably should have written down the mileage but alas I don't think I did, sorry. I did think that I could use a bolt the same size as the one that holds the sprocket, to act as a mould and use some JB weld to rebuild the inner part of it but kind of gave up on that idea. I also thought of doing the same thing with the plastic ones using some plastic epoxy but again, probably more work than it's worth. TLDR: Didn't last any longer than the plastic OEM one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted April 18, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2020 The plastic ones work just fine if you adjust them on the shaft so they fully engage the sprocket bolt head. The problem is usually due to aftermarket sprockets being thinner than stock so the plastic cup doesn't fully engage the bolt head causing it to start slipping. Could also be due to careless installation of the cover causing the plastic cup to move further down the shaft than it should be. If the plastic cup is truly worn a bit of silicone sealant is easy to apply, and easily removable. Even tape will work in a pinch. Been there, done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted April 18, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Duc2V4 said: My verdict is that it didn't seem to last any longer than the plastic ones. I already replaced mine, probably should have written down the mileage but alas I don't think I did, sorry. I did think that I could use a bolt the same size as the one that holds the sprocket, to act as a mould and use some JB weld to rebuild the inner part of it but kind of gave up on that idea. I also thought of doing the same thing with the plastic ones using some plastic epoxy but again, probably more work than it's worth. TLDR: Didn't last any longer than the plastic OEM one for me. Thanks for the update! My main concern was not seeing it on the fiche, but then I found this thread and got the part#, so I know they are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted April 18, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2020 I ended up getting a couple of them years ago, but I found that the ones I bought didn't quite fit the sprocket bolt head on my FP. I could have modified it to fit, but I don't think I ever did (that bike has not, er, run for several years...). It is disappointing that they don't last, though. I had high hopes! Ciao, JZH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/17/2020 at 2:54 PM, BuzznerSuntrusts said: So, what's the verdict on these? I was just thinking about seeing if @SEBSPEED would be able to machine some, but at $16.79 (2020 price) shipped from Hong Kong I'm wondering what kind of volume it would take to compete. I couldn't find it anywhere in the parts fiche, but the part# (44808-MR&-013) still calls up the correct plastic part for under $6 (US). No self-respecting "first world" job shop can compete with China. I'd make more money working a minimum wage job for a day than trying to make a handful of those for $17, and that's the sad truth. IF someone had an automated cnc and better programming software than I do (ie, someone who has invested $50k+), AND they got an order for hundreds of these, then it might be worthwhile. My plastic part is fine at almost 50k with aftermarket sprockets for most of its life, I wouldnt hesitate to buy another for 50k of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted April 22, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 22, 2020 Yeah, but think of the potential bling! You could make a "windowed sprocket cover" and powder coat the sprocket and speedo thingambob in contrasting colours... Ciao, JZH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted May 1, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 1, 2020 Not to flog a dead horse but I did find a picture of the aluminum one after it gave up the ghost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted May 4, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2020 Good info, thanks for the updates guys! Plastic seems to hold up nicely for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted May 7, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2020 This exact thing happened to me on the way to a SumSum. We stopped to meed HS and he figured this out and solved the problem for me. The issue was with an aftermarket front sprocket. Honda's OEM sprocket has a rubber cushion attached that quiets the works and makes the assembly wider. Mine had an aftermarket sprocket that was thinner than OEM so the plastic nut eventually worked it's way out of engagement. If one looks at a fifth gen overall there are many noise and vibration dampeners throughout the machine; even the OEM foot pedals are rubber isolated. More comfort for ones feet. Any I want to give Honda engineers kudos for the great overall design of my fifth gens. BTW: thanks again to Miguel for fixing this for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubin Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Thank you for posting this fix. I ordered the part and made the fix, such a simple solution to something that’s bugged me for a whole season! I always appreciate the posts and experience of others! Zubin ’04 Asphalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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