[kd7uwkkorpsey]

is their a problem with the sv speedo i swear that its off like 20 mph at 55 wtf the bike shop sayes im loco

 

[gotfz1]

Have someone clock you with a gps or late model Jap. car. All my Jap. street bikes are 5% optimistic or so. And if you've changed the gearing it could be worse.

 

[sdobbs20]

your best bad is to go with a gps. or you can use mile markers on the freeway or whatever.

 

[phase2g]

i have the same problem. on the freeway, i think i'm about 7-10mph off. i figure if i'm passing everybody, i'm going "too fast," if cars are passing me, then i need to go faster. at the same time not fast enough to "catch attention"

 

[weasel]

as a rule, there're about 7-10% optimistic, 10% at higher speeds...

 

[Blinky]

I installed a speedohealer and with a 170 front tire I corrected it 5.3% using GPS now my speedo is right on but my odometer reads slow. 100 real miles reads 92.8 indicated.
It is really nice not guessing at my speed.

 

[Demous]

I installed a speedohealer and with a 170 front tire I corrected it 5.3% using GPS now my speedo is right on but my odometer reads slow. 100 real miles reads 92.8 indicated.
It is really nice not guessing at my speed.

not to mention lass miles listed on the bike. for better resale value

 

[Blinky]

not to mention lass miles listed on the bike. for better resale value

Hey, if I am selling the bike I brag about the accurate speedo and ignore other issues.