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Posted by Gooseberrie
- June 02, 2015, 19:30:36 PMHave you checked your tires Pete?
With new tires it could be you're in the 10 percent slower range that was normal ten years ago. Newer vehicles go only 5 percent slower as being called normal deviation.
This is done to all vehicles in order to never go faster then actually presented to the rider. I am still surprised manufacturers could bring it down that far. The deviation is only allowed to be a higher reading. Without speed limitations this would mean a 5 percent wrong reading is only 2,5 percent slower or faster on average. Wow!
One other thought is: when you change your reading to be correct, one will still be riding along with traffic and many older cars amongst them, who's drivers think different.
GPS will present the right reading. Bends and slopes still arguable. I have used its warning signal to know where the comfort zone was on certain roads. Chimes meant I went a little faster. More chimes had hit the target. Can't hear it on this bike. Because I have to shift into highest gear, just right there, I know how fast I ride in town and residential area's.
This all may not be the point here. Nevertheless who thinks there is something wrong with a speedometer reading really missed it. Greetings. Alfred
Posted by nhtrikes
- June 01, 2015, 06:50:09 AMThanks guys! I was going to ask what a speedo healer was, great link. I am still looking into my options for correcting the speedo but sounds like the speedo healer is the best solution. Thank you again!
Pete,
Posted by chief
- May 29, 2015, 12:29:01 PMThere are a couple of sources listed in the Accessories area of References - page two.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=links;cat=12;start=20Posted by Troll
- May 29, 2015, 08:21:34 AMI have a speedohealer. I put it on in 2012, and I'm quite happy with the results. Once I figured out the correction factor, I can now rely on my speedo. Simple installation. I calibrated it so the accrued mileage is correct, and I now know that the speed reading is exactly 2.5 mph high. Personally, I'd rather have the mileage right. I could have gone the other way, but figuring out the mileage would be WAYYYYY too much math.
Posted by pcarrell
- May 29, 2015, 08:00:42 AMI've been told that the electronic speedo's often read 7%-10% low.
Posted by nhtrikes
- May 29, 2015, 07:57:21 AMHave an '02 1500 that is posting much higher speed than actual. Posted speed 35 - actual 30, posted 80 - actual 70. I know it is an electronic speedo not cable. Is there a way to calibrate it or do I need a new sensor? Also, where is the sensor located and is it hard to get at? Thank you!
Pete