New battery messes up speedometer

[Verlager]

I bought a 2006 GrandVista. I just replaced the battery with an Interstate battery shown here http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/Products/RT/PID-FAYTX12(MotorCycles).aspx?dsNavigation=Ntk~SearchGroup|FAYTX12|3|,Ny~True,Ntpc~Disabled,Ns~product+Type|101|1|&Title=Cycle-Tron+Plus+-+180+CCA+-+10+AH

The problem is that the speedometer is now reading false speeds. I'm going 40 MPH by my reckoning and the speedometer reads 5-11 MPH.

Is there something special about Kymco batteries? Why doesn't this new Interstate battery work?

[zombie]

It's not the battery. There is a reset/mode switch on the instrument cluster. The owners manual has all the details. http://kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=1689.0   this page has the link for your service manual also.

[Verlager]

There is no way, according to Kymco dealer tech support, to reset the digital instrument panel. I think I am looking at an expensive computer repair bill, unless someone has a way to clear and reset the panel. I will try replacing the battery next week.

[wordslinger]

...wwelll...can't always listen to those dealers......


..not to ruffle feathers but...it's just a fact...


..they got mouths to feed too...

[zombie]

There is a reset/mode switch on the instrument cluster.

[Verlager]

There is a mode button on the instrument panel but no reset button.

[Hoolander2]

Have you tried to disconnect and reconnect the battery?  I'd at least try that.  My Xciting 500 instruments reset themselves whenever this is done. 

[Verlager]

Took it to the dealer. He said I needed a new sensor. Cost $20.