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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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Mine is a little fast but not so bad as my buddy's Kawasaki - I was wondering why he wasn't keeping up on the highway until he said he didn't want to go 75 with his wife on the back - but I was only doing 65-70 ! Some day I'll break out the power vision and fix mine for good. Joe
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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Same here on the 2011 RKC…..
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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Most (all bikes I've had) are off, regardless of the manufacturer. My Road King isn't as bad as other brands I've had. I just adjust for it. Mine is not a percentage, it seems to be a constant 4 mph fast.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Mine reads 2-4 mph high depending on speed. I use the GPS for speed.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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I have a 2001 Ultra and according to the external GPS mine is right on the money
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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My Deuce reads 3 mph fast, at any speed.

 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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14 sgs at 75mph gps shows 71mph...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SafetyMan
Everyone talks about being X mph fast...

At what speed?

It is a percentage, not an exact MPH.

Mine was 4% high, meaning at 25 on the gps, I showed 26, at 50, 52, at 75, 78, and at 100 on the GPS the bike showed 104.

I have a PV2, so I went in and raised the PPU number 4%, now it reads dead nut with an external GPS.
can this be done with a power commander V?
 
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Don't sweat the small stuff. Life is too freaking short. But, it's your bike & your money, so have at it. Good luck.
 
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Originally Posted by Tim_Sr
I have a 2001 Ultra and according to the external GPS mine is right on the money
does your speedo say 'certified' on it? in my (limited) experience, if it says certified, it's pretty accurate. otherwise, slightly off.
 
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