speedometer problem
 

hey eveyone i was just curious if anyone else has had a problem with their speedometer being off. i always hear ppl say that speedometers are usually off by about 5-10 mph but i wanted to see if anyone here has that problem too.. mine is about 7-10 mph off. and if so does anyone know of a good way to fix it ? thanks in advance

RE: speedometer problem
 

Yea mine is about 10 off had a car drive with me to check this out also my buddy zx9r is off by ten also.

RE: speedometer problem
 

Yeah mine is out about the same, I always notice this when I slow down for a speed camera or stick to the speed limit. Get passed a lot.
My friends old CX500 is worse though, it's the opposite, when he thought he was doing the speed limit, he was about 15 kph faster.
Either way the cops never take this as an excuse.

RE: speedometer problem
 

^ thats the reason i was wondering if this probem could be fixed.. i know generally cops give you a "coushin" of about 5-6 mph over but i dont wanna push my luck. it always feels like other cars are riding my ass and sometimes i know they are and just been pricks but other time i notice hey am im holding up traffic?

RE: speedometer problem
 

Get a GPS sat nav strapped to the bike you'll get your true ground speed

RE: speedometer problem
 

Clicky Clicky

Several have installed them from this site. You can do a search and I'm sure you will come up with more info.

RE: speedometer problem
 

^ thanks for that link.. i had always thought those were for newer bikes with the digital gauges, but now that i read it i now see that it does have an application for mine as well thanks again

RE: speedometer problem
 

my bike is also off 7-10 mph

RE: speedometer problem
 

No problem. :) Glad I was able to actually help someone. ;)