Random numbers on the speedometer

[xteraco]

My speedometer started displaying random numbers while driving today. It will not display the correct speed anymore. Does anyone know what the problem might be?

It is a 2009 Ducati Monster 696 with 110 miles on the clock.

[scooterd145]

I had a similar issue. It was a poor connection from main cable to gauge pod. I disconnected it and applied dielectric grease and re-connected it. No problems since (18K miles on my 09 M1100S)

[DBEng]

My 2010 696 had a repair for unreliable speedo readings just before I bought it.
I was told the repair was to replace the speedo sensor, though I can't be certain because I never saw the repair card.

[iltl32]

There is probably moisture in the cluster.  Mine did this for months until I finally took it apart and dried it out.  Ducati clusters are pretty crappy and don't keep water out.

Here's my thread:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=59644.0

[ungeheuer]

I had a similar issue. It was a poor connection from main cable to gauge pod. I disconnected it and applied dielectric grease and re-connected it. No problems since (18K miles on my 09 M1100S)

This would be the first thing to try IMO.

Does the odometer total still read correct?  Or is it mysteriously reading about 1.6x more than expected?