Hi all, I've owned my kettle since 1987 and I don't think there's a part of it that I haven't had in pieces at least once to fix or replace, apart from the digital gear display. So I've got an issue with it that someone on here might be able to help me with, before I start pulling it apart. It's always worked perfectly but recently It's lost the number three, not a massive problem because when the display is blank I know I'm in third, but I would rather have it working properly. When I change from 2nd to 3rd, the 3 does light up for a split second but then disappears, so could this be a quick fix or is it gonna cost me?
TIA Steve W.
Digital gear position fault.
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Digital gear position fault.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Strange that Steve mine is playing up too On start up it's fine but after a few miles i loose the top bar of the 2,3 & 5 not really a big issue with the knowing of what gear i'm in but would prefer it working correctly.I think there is a cheap fix Steve but fiddling around with summit or other no doubt someone can point us in the right direction
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Give it a great big smack with a sledge hammer, hope this helps you and there is no need to thank me.
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Put a sticker over it , it will never bother you again .
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
I would be checking the connection inside the headlight , I had an issue with mine was a bit loosestevewharton wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:23 pm Hi all, I've owned my kettle since 1987 and I don't think there's a part of it that I haven't had in pieces at least once to fix or replace, apart from the digital gear display. So I've got an issue with it that someone on here might be able to help me with, before I start pulling it apart. It's always worked perfectly but recently It's lost the number three, not a massive problem because when the display is blank I know I'm in third, but I would rather have it working properly. When I change from 2nd to 3rd, the 3 does light up for a split second but then disappears, so could this be a quick fix or is it gonna cost me?
TIA Steve W.
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone, sensible and non sensible
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Hi
I have a similar problem, no 3rd gear, but while riding to work in the dim hours, I noticed that 3rd actually flicks on for a quick couple of seconds then goes off, no1 Gt750 it is 4th gear that doesn't work, not a big thing but annoying, bit like fly's.
Burgs
I have a similar problem, no 3rd gear, but while riding to work in the dim hours, I noticed that 3rd actually flicks on for a quick couple of seconds then goes off, no1 Gt750 it is 4th gear that doesn't work, not a big thing but annoying, bit like fly's.
Burgs
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Because the 3rd gear display flashes briefly when I lift the gear lever up into 3rd gear, I suspect it's more likely to be something not working properly at the sensor end, any thoughts?
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
Sounds logical. Pull the switch off and clean it and see if that makes a difference. It sounds like the switch is damaged/worn though, so you may need to replace it.
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Re: Digital gear position fault.
2 6 way block connectors between the switch and display. 1 near the coils and 1 in the headlamp. Pull them apart & push back together a few times and hopefully the bad contact will be ok. Just doing the same on the Earwig, but my display is knacked and shows 8 no matter what gear (or not) the bike is in. I have a cheap chinky equivalent in the garage that will be fitted later this week!
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