speedo reading wrong

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30 Apr 2013 12:47 #584916 by flying dutchman
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79 kz1000ltd, i replaced ft tire with same size as stock. speeedo reading 5 mph to fast! i dont know if this was a problem with old stock tier as it was worn out and i never rode the bike with it on. any suggestions?


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79 kz-1000 ltd left to me by my best friend!!
it came in four boxes, frame and engine
i look much better with my helmet on, its full face.

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30 Apr 2013 13:27 #584925 by 650ed
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That's a pretty common problem, but I don't know of a fix. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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30 Apr 2013 19:26 #584990 by NZGlenn
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5mph is about as accurate as you will be able to get.
Mine is approx 10mph with stock wheels/tires/new speedodrive

I have a Garmin E-Trex hiking GPS which i have clipped on to the bike. I use the GPS for speed readout.
another cheap way would be to mount your smartphone (with GPS) on your bike and you can download an app that acts as a speedometer.
1984 GPz1100A2

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30 Apr 2013 21:14 #585011 by zukdave
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Remember just because it list as the same size on
the side wall does not mean it's the same diameter.
1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.

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30 Apr 2013 21:18 #585013 by Topper
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Mine's about 5mph off at around 60mph too. If you find a fix, please let us know.
Permanent and perpetual noob.

1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys

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01 May 2013 10:13 #585089 by flying dutchman
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thanks for the input, guess ill live with it. by the way, you guys know way to much about these old bikes. you need to get a life! i love it,ride on.
79 kz-1000 ltd left to me by my best friend!!
it came in four boxes, frame and engine
i look much better with my helmet on, its full face.

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