What is the correct needle sweep on power up? is there one?

Energy One

2005RB

Member
Hello all,
I have a 2005 Ridgeback with 1970 original miles that I just purchased. It runs great and has no apparent electrical problems. The speedo seems to work perfectly. My question is about the needle sweep when the ignition is turned on. when first turned in it sweeps negative below zero and then up to 20 mph. If I cut it off and back on immediately it goes negative and back to zero mph. Is that normal? Or do I have an issue? Is there a significance to the sweep? Thanks in advance for the help!
 

HMAN

I just like my Freedom
Supporting Member
My 04 Pitbull does the same thing. Ive seen others that have the full sweep, but mine dont. Ride it!
 

mjsk9

Well-Known Member
Hello all,
I have a 2005 Ridgeback with 1970 original miles that I just purchased. It runs great and has no apparent electrical problems. The speedo seems to work perfectly. My question is about the needle sweep when the ignition is turned on. when first turned in it sweeps negative below zero and then up to 20 mph. If I cut it off and back on immediately it goes negative and back to zero mph. Is that normal? Or do I have an issue? Is there a significance to the sweep? Thanks in advance for the help!
Appears there are two posts re this issue.... here is the response I posted in the first....

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