I feel stupid

nvbirdman · 06-01-2008

My VN900 had about ninety miles on it this morning and I was going on a group run for charity. There were no gas stations along the route so we were advised to gas up before starting. I filled my gas tank and tried to reset my trip odometer to zero, but it wouldn't reset. About forty miles into the run I realized that I probably had to hold the button in for a little while and it would be designed this way to prevent accidental resets.
When I got home I held it in for a while and it went to zero.

gabelawcdn · 06-01-2008

Don't feel stupid....it took me my first three tanks of gas to fool around with the buttons and find out there was a trip-ometer!

(Of course, I did know that you have to hold it down a second or two - but only because my car requires this too)

longbeachgary1 · 06-01-2008

If that's the stupidest thing you do on your bike, you have it made.

vn2kbob · 06-02-2008

Even after owning my bike for almost three years now, I still keep the owners manual in the nightstand. On occasion when I can't sleep, I get it out and go over a few pages. It helps to keep on top of all the little fun features we have on our bikes and also to drop off to sleep too!

sdbrit68 · 06-03-2008

if you feel stupid, how does stupid feel about it............and is he pressing charges

sorry, had to raz ya............since I have old technology and have to spin a knob to reset mine

CTRider · 06-03-2008

I have the old mechanical type. I actually wish I could push a button to reset it. I hate that I have to scroll through twice to get all zeros.

Jake '53 · 06-03-2008

That's better than pounding on the neutral indicator light to try to get the trip odo up. Not that I've ever done that, but I've heard tell.

Michael600r · 06-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by longbeachgary1

If that's the stupidest thing you do on your bike, you have it made.

Oh man, that's for sure!

Les Paul · 06-03-2008

You're not alone. I bought mine used and it didn't come with the owners manual. It took me a few times to figure it out.

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nvbirdman Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fallon, Nv. Posts: 159	I feel stupid My VN900 had about ninety miles on it this morning and I was going on a group run for charity. There were no gas stations along the route so we were advised to gas up before starting. I filled my gas tank and tried to reset my trip odometer to zero, but it wouldn't reset. About forty miles into the run I realized that I probably had to hold the button in for a little while and it would be designed this way to prevent accidental resets. When I got home I held it in for a while and it went to zero. __________________ 2008 VN900 Classic

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gabelawcdn New Rider! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 26	Don't feel stupid....it took me my first three tanks of gas to fool around with the buttons and find out there was a trip-ometer! (Of course, I did know that you have to hold it down a second or two - but only because my car requires this too) __________________ Gabe

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vn2kbob Minimizing the Regrets! Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Mountains of Utah Posts: 1,535	Even after owning my bike for almost three years now, I still keep the owners manual in the nightstand. On occasion when I can't sleep, I get it out and go over a few pages. It helps to keep on top of all the little fun features we have on our bikes and also to drop off to sleep too! __________________ Bob's '08 Mean Streak

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sdbrit68 Time to Ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: orange county california Posts: 6,631	if you feel stupid, how does stupid feel about it............and is he pressing charges sorry, had to raz ya............since I have old technology and have to spin a knob to reset mine __________________ I pledge allegiance to the flag, and no bleeding heart liberal judge can tell me otherwise

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CTRider TV Guru BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,349	I have the old mechanical type. I actually wish I could push a button to reset it. I hate that I have to scroll through twice to get all zeros. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

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longbeachgary1 Suzuki C90 BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 329	If that's the stupidest thing you do on your bike, you have it made.

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Jake '53 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,426	That's better than pounding on the neutral indicator light to try to get the trip odo up. Not that I've ever done that, but I've heard tell. __________________ "Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?" - Gimli

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Les Paul Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 137	You're not alone. I bought mine used and it didn't come with the owners manual. It took me a few times to figure it out.

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