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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 04:49 PM
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does my 2008 Dyna use a GPS chip to calculate speed?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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No GPS chip. It's Voodoo Magic called a Speed Sensor in the transmission.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 05:47 PM
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On my 5 speed the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) is on the top right side of the transmission. Similar to a crank sensor, it's held in place with a single bolt.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 08:37 PM
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Thanks! So... If I were to change sprockets on the final drive, the speedo would not be accurate... bummer!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 09:04 PM
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Many tuners have a function for speedo correction. Maybe you have one of those. If not, it's a great excuse to get a good tune on the bike.
 
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