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Old 10-06-2006, 11:01 AM
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hey guys/gals ive noticed that my speedometer is off by 10mph from 5omph+ Everything is stock on my bike so what do you think it is!!
 
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Old 10-06-2006, 11:24 AM
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Not much you can do.

Kawasaki bikes are known to be off on their speedometer readings. Generally 10% off is average.
 
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Old 10-06-2006, 04:36 PM
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Speedohealer.com
 
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Old 10-06-2006, 05:43 PM
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ALL motorcycles speedo is off
 
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Old 10-07-2006, 03:14 AM
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Welcome to Kawasaki ownership. I've owned 4 Kawis, 2 KZ650's and presently own 2 ZRX1200's. All speedos were off about 10%.
 
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Old 10-07-2006, 06:31 AM
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Best way to see how far it's of is to fly by a cop at over a hundred & fifty and see how fast he says you were going on the way to jail! NO NO NO, I'm just kidding!! JUST KIDDING!

GPS is the most accurate way or you can get the speedohealer as Notstock recommended. I may have to get one also after my 05 motor swap. Right now I'm just compensating for about a 10% error.
 
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Old 10-07-2006, 10:34 AM
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should I wait till after I gear it down to get a speedohealer?
 
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Old 10-07-2006, 11:04 PM
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Doesn't matter because you can program the gearing & tire size on the Speedohealer.
 
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Old 10-08-2006, 05:58 AM
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The SH is a nice unit if you care about the odometer readings.
 
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Old 10-08-2006, 10:44 AM
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thanks for the help then speedo healer it is!
 


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