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« on: February 13, 2023, 04:05:06 AM » |
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And the weather was decent. I was finally able to adjust the speedometer readout. Process is to get behind another vehicle going a steady 60 mph and then push the up or down buttons on the Dakota digital device to move the speedometer to read out 60 mph. My new cruising numbers are 60 mph - 2100 rpm, 70 mph - 2600 rpm, and 80 mph - 3000 rpm. These are +/- as an exact number is hard to ascertain just using the Wings instrumentation. I’m a happy camper.
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2023, 05:38:16 AM » |
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OR - get you a GPS that you can see and read while riding. Many Smartphones have Google Maps on them, and by default it has a speedometer displayed.
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f6john
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2023, 06:10:23 AM » |
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OR - get you a GPS that you can see and read while riding. Many Smartphones have Google Maps on them, and by default it has a speedometer displayed.
That would have been better. I had one years ago but it finally died. By then all my vehicles had integrated GPS. I would invest in another but the Wing has factory GPS so it would be somewhat redundant to the amount I would use it. |
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2023, 10:38:30 PM » |
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So, you're adjusting to match the speedometer error of the vehicle you're following?
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2023, 03:23:53 AM » |
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John, I agree with Willow above. While the chosen method may get you close, there are more accurate ways. Most accurate method would be to find a monitored speed zone and drive through that "monitored" speed zone multiple times at speeds exceeding the posted limits. Doing so will ensure you get the "monitor's attention. At some point, you will most assuredly be provided with documentation indicating your speed and can now set the speedo to the accuracy you are seeking. You can be assured that your speedometer has been accurately set because, that documentation will stand up in court. Should you not get it quite right, I feel certain some LEO will be happy to provide you with further documentation allowing you to make more accurate adjustments. Just trying to help.  Rams |
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2023, 06:08:37 AM » |
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Waze shows your speed on it's display. I believe that's GPS?
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2023, 06:13:31 AM » |
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Waze shows your speed on it's display. I believe that's GPS?
Yup... I HIGHLY recommend a phone mount, you get satellite based speedometer, current traffic, speed traps, road hazard information in addition to the basic routing stuff... Barring that, I did a quick search on Amazon for "GPS Motorcycle Speedometer" and there are a lot of options under $100, most under $50 for GPS based, small, weatherproof, speedometers, from digital readouts to traditional needle on a gauge based units. If not handlebar mounted, sure you could find a place to drill a small hole in the fairing and pop one of those in place. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gps+motorcycle+speedometerThe Honda speedometers are so notoriously (Intentionally, I believe) inaccurate I don't even bother looking at mine anymore, just my phone with Waze running... |
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2023, 06:40:57 AM » |
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So, you're adjusting to match the speedometer error of the vehicle you're following?
Yes, but it has been verified by the local constabulary! John, I agree with Willow above. While the chosen method may get you close, there are more accurate ways. Most accurate method would be to find a monitored speed zone and drive through that "monitored" speed zone multiple times at speeds exceeding the posted limits. Doing so will ensure you get the "monitor's attention. At some point, you will most assuredly be provided with documentation indicating your speed and can now set the speedo to the accuracy you are seeking. You can be assured that your speedometer has been accurately set because, that documentation will stand up in court. Should you not get it quite right, I feel certain some LEO will be happy to provide you with further documentation allowing you to make more accurate adjustments. Just trying to help. Rams That sounds like a lot of work, but would certainly get the job done.  Waze shows your speed on it's display. I believe that's GPS?
Waze shows your speed on it's display. I believe that's GPS?
Yup... I HIGHLY recommend a phone mount, you get satellite based speedometer, current traffic, speed traps, road hazard information in addition to the basic routing stuff... Barring that, I did a quick search on Amazon for "GPS Motorcycle Speedometer" and there are a lot of options under $100, most under $50 for GPS based, small, weatherproof, speedometers, from digital readouts to traditional needle on a gauge based units. If not handlebar mounted, sure you could find a place to drill a small hole in the fairing and pop one of those in place. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gps+motorcycle+speedometerThe Honda speedometers are so notoriously (Intentionally, I believe) inaccurate I don't even bother looking at mine anymore, just my phone with Waze running... Sounds like Waze could be a good verification option. I looked at some gps based speedometer options but decided that I had spent more than enough money on this particular project so I passed on those. I had a ram mount on the bike when I got it but after my phone slipped out a second time I removed it all together. Maybe I just needed a better holder or the tension had degraded over time. At any rate handlebar mounted accessories are an issue with an airbag model but only if the air bag deploys, but then you may have bigger issues??? Since the factory accuracies of the speedometer is suspect, I’m satisfied with pretty close. I was also able to test my cruise control yesterday, as there had been a delay in actuation, I used the FSM and made the adjustment. Turns out most all the lag is gone and seems more natural in operation. Another big success for a novice mechanic. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2023, 06:57:57 AM » |
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So, you're adjusting to match the speedometer error of the vehicle you're following?
Yes, but it has been verified by the local constabulary! John, I agree with Willow above. While the chosen method may get you close, there are more accurate ways. Most accurate method would be to find a monitored speed zone and drive through that "monitored" speed zone multiple times at speeds exceeding the posted limits. Doing so will ensure you get the "monitor's attention. At some point, you will most assuredly be provided with documentation indicating your speed and can now set the speedo to the accuracy you are seeking. You can be assured that your speedometer has been accurately set because, that documentation will stand up in court. Should you not get it quite right, I feel certain some LEO will be happy to provide you with further documentation allowing you to make more accurate adjustments. Just trying to help. Rams That sounds like a lot of work, but would certainly get the job done. Waze shows your speed on it's display. I believe that's GPS?
Waze shows your speed on it's display. I believe that's GPS?
Yup... I HIGHLY recommend a phone mount, you get satellite based speedometer, current traffic, speed traps, road hazard information in addition to the basic routing stuff... Barring that, I did a quick search on Amazon for "GPS Motorcycle Speedometer" and there are a lot of options under $100, most under $50 for GPS based, small, weatherproof, speedometers, from digital readouts to traditional needle on a gauge based units. If not handlebar mounted, sure you could find a place to drill a small hole in the fairing and pop one of those in place. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gps+motorcycle+speedometerThe Honda speedometers are so notoriously (Intentionally, I believe) inaccurate I don't even bother looking at mine anymore, just my phone with Waze running... Sounds like Waze could be a good verification option. I looked at some gps based speedometer options but decided that I had spent more than enough money on this particular project so I passed on those. I had a ram mount on the bike when I got it but after my phone slipped out a second time I removed it all together. Maybe I just needed a better holder or the tension had degraded over time. At any rate handlebar mounted accessories are an issue with an airbag model but only if the air bag deploys, but then you may have bigger issues??? Since the factory accuracies of the speedometer is suspect, I’m satisfied with pretty close. I was also able to test my cruise control yesterday, as there had been a delay in actuation, I used the FSM and made the adjustment. Turns out most all the lag is gone and seems more natural in operation. Another big success for a novice mechanic. John, not to second guess your decision but, I wanted to remind you that my proposed method also comes with the potential "Free Room and Board" if done frequently enough or, you exceed that posted speed limit sufficiently to be awarded the free room and board. None of the other options offer such benefits. Rams |
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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2023, 07:08:38 AM » |
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The free room and board sounds enticing but since all my expenses would continue even though I wouldn’t be sleeping in my own bed, it loses some of its luster. Plus, at home, I get to chose my sleeping partner. I’m not sure I’d be satisfied if I was in one of those Federal Club Med, bed and breakfast places.
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2023, 07:11:14 AM » |
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The free room and board sounds enticing but since all my expenses would continue even though I wouldn’t be sleeping in my own bed, it loses some of its luster. Plus, at home, I get to chose my sleeping partner. I’m not sure I’d be satisfied if I was in one of those Federal Club Med, bed and breakfast places.
John, as with most things in life, some compromises may be necessary. Just remember, no one promised you a rose garden. Rams |
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