Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: bobdl650 on August 07, 2018, 17:53:51

Title: Gear indicator
Post by: bobdl650 on August 07, 2018, 17:53:51

The gear indicator on the dash of my 63 plate DL650 keeps changing numbers without me changing gears. Is this a common problem and is it easy to put right, many thanks Bob N. :icon_exclaim:

Title: Re: Gear indicator
Post by: Gassoon on August 07, 2018, 19:06:13

Hi Bob! And welcome to the forum. Maybe introduce yourself in the intro section? :grin: :thumb:

Meanwhile, it's not unheard of (though unusual) for the gear position indicator (GPI) switches to go haywire. Located under the front sprocket, it seems. Try cleaning it first, before replacing. Could even be a wiring issue. There is a thread on stromtroopers forum HERE (https://www.stromtrooper.com/dl650a-2012-2016/213793-gear-position-indicator-wrong.html) with pics and advice from the sadly missed 'greywolf' about this.