Final drive speedo sensor female connector
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:40 pm
For reasons best known only to myself (I wanted lower rpm at cruising speeds on long boring motor way trips), in pursuit of this possibly dubious goal I decided to change the factory final drive for one from a 1200 RT going from a 2.75 ratio to 2.62. The parts fiche showed a similar looking speedo sensor to the one fitted to the 12s. I will be the first to admit that commonality between the RT and 12s sensors was not indicated. However in a triumph of hope over experience I took the plunge and found one in very nice condition on fleabay, which has duly arrived.
Although externally the two units, with the exception of the colour are identical in all important respects, the two sensors are widely different. I assume is for the extra signal for the ABS on the RT. My S does not have ABS. No problem thought I I'll just use the lead that came with the new diff. Therein lies the problem. Whilst both connectors are two pin the new one will not fit the female connector on the loom on my bike.
Not wanting to give up at the first set back I now would like to know whether it is possible to change the female connector on the 12s loom to that from an RT without cutting any wires and what are the thoughts of those of you out there who have read this far as to whether there is a remote possibility that the speedo will actually work after the swap is completed.
Otherwise I'll be looking for some new friends on the RT forum.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Although externally the two units, with the exception of the colour are identical in all important respects, the two sensors are widely different. I assume is for the extra signal for the ABS on the RT. My S does not have ABS. No problem thought I I'll just use the lead that came with the new diff. Therein lies the problem. Whilst both connectors are two pin the new one will not fit the female connector on the loom on my bike.
Not wanting to give up at the first set back I now would like to know whether it is possible to change the female connector on the 12s loom to that from an RT without cutting any wires and what are the thoughts of those of you out there who have read this far as to whether there is a remote possibility that the speedo will actually work after the swap is completed.
Otherwise I'll be looking for some new friends on the RT forum.
I look forward to hearing from you.