speedometer reading is off

[racemom91]

Mine's about 5 off too.  As far as I know everything is stock with regeard to the front and rear gear, tires and rims.  Keeps you from getting a ticket anyway.  Besides, above about 75 mph (70 in real life) bike feels like it's gonna explode anyway - - little motor just workin it's butt off!

[cochise]

The police have a unique tool that can tell you exactly how far over the posted speed limit you were going. I don't recommend using that tool as its cost is a little pricey.

[hog77el]

Thanx,

Have no problem with doing the math, just wondering if all of the other 800's are the same. Again, thanx for your input

[chief]

There is usually some descrepency between actual and gage speed on most vehicles, especially those with analog/cable speedo's. Tires and gearing changes have the most impact. 5mph is a lot if everything is factory... but I have seen 3-4 mph difference... have about 4 on my Goldwing - but have different profile tires.

For electronic speedometers there are boxes you can add to correct the speedometer. I guess for cable speedo's you have to use "math"... !!

[hog77el]

My speedometer is about 5 mph off. When it shows 55 I am really going about 50. Tires are stock. Just wondering if anyone else has had this. Thanx