Speedo Accuracy.

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Speedo Accuracy.

10 Apr 2011 12:51 - 11 Apr 2011 21:55
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Hey all, how accurate are the 160mph speedos on KZ 900s.Just zipped up to 110,but it really did not seem that fast.Or maybe it just seemed that way.Whats a good and safe way of checking.
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10 Apr 2011 12:55 - 13 Feb 2013 11:24
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Re: Speedo

12 Apr 2011 22:45
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The more miles on the speedo....accuracy suffers. Brand new 160 mph kz speedos were 8% fast.

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Re: Speedo Accuracy.

12 Apr 2011 23:08
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110 is probably closer to 95-100 depending on tire size B)
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Re: Speedo Accuracy.

13 Apr 2011 00:07
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Years ago a nice Maryland State Trooper was kind enough to check my speedometer accuracy and I didn't even need to ask him to do it; it only cost me $75 and 2 points on my driving record. :pinch: Since then I've checked it a few times using the speed limit radar signs that pop up here and there in MD.

www.sha.state.md.us/OOTS/03Speed%20DisplayTrailer.pdf
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Re: Speedo Accuracy.

13 Apr 2011 00:23
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My speedo is close to 10 mph off at 60. It varies greatly, as stated, based on how many miles they have been run.

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Re: Speedo Accuracy.

13 Apr 2011 21:50 - 13 Apr 2011 21:52
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My tire sizes are stock.I figured it was alittle fast.I think i will get the wife to cruise beside me on the freeway sunday morning,less traffic,and check it that way.

Or hit a speed trap.Like 650ed did!
Thanks for the info yall.
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1973 H1 500
2002 Fatboy 104ci.
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Re: Speedo Accuracy.

13 Apr 2011 23:38
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just find one of those road side signs with your speed limit on it B)
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Re: Speedo Accuracy.

13 Apr 2011 23:41
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GPS if you have one?
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