Changing Speedos
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Changing Speedos
I have a speedometer / odometer that is in kilometers. The scoot was built for Canada but it is back in the USA now. I've decided that I want to get it dialed in for me instead of on the fly calculations (.6 x kilometers) for converting. A minor problem is that I recently changed to a 6-speed transmission which really threw things off. How much of a big deal, and how much is it going to cost me, to have a certified HD speedometer put on my bike including having the thing read the proper accumulated MILEs on the odometer?
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RE: Changing Speedos
You can just plug in a mph for the kph and it will work fine. As to the 6 speed I don't know, HD can recalibrate but I bet it isn't cheap.
I would look on ebay for a used speedo ($100+) out of a 6 speed bike and live with the miles it has on it. Should fix the gearing problem.
Like I said if it bothers you, HD will recalibrate to your old odo reading for a small fee.
Or go buy the speedo tach combo for the 6 speed.
I would look on ebay for a used speedo ($100+) out of a 6 speed bike and live with the miles it has on it. Should fix the gearing problem.
Like I said if it bothers you, HD will recalibrate to your old odo reading for a small fee.
Or go buy the speedo tach combo for the 6 speed.
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RE: Changing Speedos
There are aftermarket speedo calibration devices. I think they stay on the bike. Harley speedo's aren't all that accurate anyway ... my 06 ultra is off (slow) by almost 5 MPH at highway speeds. Then again ... I already had the CERT when I picked it up, so maybe that's part of the problem.
I do know that there is a speedo calibration number that has a couple of settings, but I'm not sure what they do or how to change them.
Here is an example of what I'm talking about. [/url]http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/VTS/PROD/78-286/22211[url]
I do know that there is a speedo calibration number that has a couple of settings, but I'm not sure what they do or how to change them.
Here is an example of what I'm talking about. [/url]http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/VTS/PROD/78-286/22211[url]
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Hell, Iwas hesitant toeven open the thread...I was afraid it was going to be one of those assless chap threads..."Changing speedos"
Hell, Iwas hesitant toeven open the thread...I was afraid it was going to be one of those assless chap threads..."Changing speedos"
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