pick Posted February 25, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2008 I thought I read this here before, but couldn't find it. After instaling my GPS, I've noticed that the speed is diferent. GPS will read 80 MPH and the bikes speedo is showing 86-88 moh? I know the GPS is acurate asI've had it in my car (certified speedo) and it reads dead on. Bike reads 6-8 mph fast? Is this common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted February 25, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 25, 2008 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted February 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 25, 2008 Only on 2nd gens. My 1st gen is right on the money. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted February 26, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2008 Second gens are 7-10% fast. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 26, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2008 Mines not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 26, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 26, 2008 2nd Gens trying to be faster than they are again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted February 26, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2008 2nd Gens trying to be faster than they are again!! But if you place an EGO-meter on a 1st gen , it would peg out as fast as the 1st gen rider thinks of hopping onto the scoot ! :rotf: BEER30 P.S. What does the 1st gen plastic and a 1st gen rider have in common ? . . . . . . . . . They are both Cracked ! :rotf: X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted February 26, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2008 Only on 2nd gens. My 1st gen is right on the money. RandyA Hmmmm then your's must be the rare bird. My 1st gen. reads about 5 high and, I think most others would say about the same. Mines not. Okay Mr. Speedohealer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted February 26, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2008 - - - and that my friend is why the Australian powers-to-be will no longer allow the Venture into Australia, because the speedometer reads too far out of the allowable limits for Australian Design Rules. We allow 8% variation - the Venture can be up to 10% out of whack. That makes my 2004 Venture (the 58th one brought in to the country) now worth a lot more money. The 2008 model currently being sold here is the last for us Aussies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted February 26, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2008 Only on 2nd gens. My 1st gen is right on the money. RandyA Yep, mine too...... Speedo and odo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild hair 39 Posted February 26, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2008 the dial is of about 4-6, but the clock in about 1% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted February 26, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2008 But if you place an EGO-meter on a 1st gen , it would peg out as fast as the 1st gen rider thinks of hopping onto the scoot ! BEER30 P.S. What does the 1st gen plastic and a 1st gen rider have in common ? They are both Cracked ! Hey, I like Eggs, what's wrong with that?? And they're best served cracked....:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 26, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2008 Thats what they make glue and rainey days for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHorse Posted February 26, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 26, 2008 Only on 2nd gens. My 1st gen is right on the money. RandyA Randy I believe you told me you corrected your speedo error by taking it apart and adjusting the needle am I wrong? My 1st gen is about 6-10 mph off depending on speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted February 26, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2008 Randy I believe you told me you corrected your speedo error by taking it apart and adjusting the needle am I wrong? My 1st gen is about 6-10 mph off depending on speed. It may have something to do with tire brand and rolling radius?? I never checked mine with a GPS until after I'd mounted an Avon Venom. It might have been off with the E II??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted February 27, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2008 Randy I believe you told me you corrected your speedo error by taking it apart and adjusting the needle am I wrong? My 1st gen is about 6-10 mph off depending on speed. Gee, I'd love to see somebody trying to 'bend' the needle on a 2nd gen! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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