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Jul 24, 2014 | 08:23 AM

#11

DocO

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From: Central Virginia

I'm surprised to see this. Mine is dead on. I've checked against the on board GPS as well as a speedometer GPS app on my phone. They all matched perfect.

Jul 24, 2014 | 09:43 AM

#12

ks6c

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From: Castle Rock, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocO

...I've checked against the on board GPS as well as a speedometer GPS app on my phone. They all matched perfect...

Remember the speedo/odo and 6.5 gps display will always match perfectly because the speedo/odo and the 6.5 gps display all use the same physical sensor - IOW, the 6.5 speed/mileage readout IS NOT gps accurate as it does not use satellite info to display.

Expect your phone app would, though.

Jul 24, 2014 | 10:51 AM

#13

2NAHNTR

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Joined: Feb 2008

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From: Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Beast

Just did a 2000 mile 48 hour trip from Jackson Hole, WY to Peachtree City, GA (Southwest of Atlanta) trying to earn a Saddlesore 2000 certificate.

The odometer on my 14 Ultra Limited indicates I rode 2089 miles. Google maps has me right at 2015 miles. I believe Google Maps is fairly accurate.

That's nearly 37 miles off per 1k miles.

Anyone else notice this discrepancy? Is there a fix?

I haven't noticed this. I'll be checking mine out soon. BTW, welcome to the forum. I grew up in Peachtree City, GA.