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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Wondering what everyones with new model touring bikes are getting on their OE speedometers?

Mine reads about 4 to 5 mph off. Checked it using GPS and just during this morning's ride, a traffic radar speed sign.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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I have 3 cages and only 1 is in sync with mt GPS as far as MPH. My Zumo 660 is a bit off from my bike also. Don't think you can trust the traffic radar to be accurate either.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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I drive through one of those traffic radar speed signs too and it shows 53 mph when my Harley speedo shows 55 mph. When I go through there with my pickup it is spot on. So I guess the bike is off a little. New tires too, so that is not it.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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My Ultra is off about 3 mph at 75 according to my Zumo. My old night train is dead on according to the gps. Only one of our cars is accurate. What I have heard is that they make them slow on purpose.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Mine reads 4 to 5 mph higher than actual speed. Local dealer's service manager told me that MOCO considers this reading "within design specs."
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Not a touring but my FLSTC has always shown 3 mph slower than one of those traffic radar signs.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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This will fix it:

http://www.healtech-electronics.com/
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
Read up on the site you provided. Interesting. Do you have experience with the product?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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It worked perfectly on every bike I have installed it on. Easy install, easy calibration, flawless; no fuss operation.
 

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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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My speedometer reading upwards 4 to 5 MPH throws off the odometer. This product will pay for itself after awhile just with its accurate actual mileage contribution. Appreciate the referral and everyones feedbacks.
 
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