is gps legal to use as a speedo?
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What state are you in?
Also, be aware of issues with GPS speedometer use "all the time". If you ride around a large downtown metroplex, the signals can be degraded by the buildings. Cheap GPS units also do not update very fast, so they "lag" by a second or so.
In Texas, you don't have to have a speedometer, so it would be legal.
Also, be aware of issues with GPS speedometer use "all the time". If you ride around a large downtown metroplex, the signals can be degraded by the buildings. Cheap GPS units also do not update very fast, so they "lag" by a second or so.
In Texas, you don't have to have a speedometer, so it would be legal.
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This is a good question, but I would take it up with your department of motor vehicles.
I know of people in some states putting baja kits on their dirtbikes to run them on the streets. Only thing is... some states require a working speedo for inspections. The answer was a gps.
But like I said, check your local/state laws.
I know of people in some states putting baja kits on their dirtbikes to run them on the streets. Only thing is... some states require a working speedo for inspections. The answer was a gps.
But like I said, check your local/state laws.
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Well if you know your GPS is accurate you will know how fast youre going, in turn shouldn't get a speeding ticket. Unless someone is really looking at your bike while youre traveling down the road they might not notice you not having a speedometer/ gaugeset. Do you have your bike set up as a streetfighter to make it obvious you have no gauges? Anyways, youre in ohio... If they let ya ride without a helmet who cares if you have a speedometer right?