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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28996 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #15 - 01/16/14 at 12:15:21 mpescatori wrote on 01/16/14 at 07:10:59: ...imagine when the tach says you're doing 70-75mph... and the speedo struggle to read 60-65... The tach says SHIFT! The speedo says nudge... nudge... shift. stock carb/airbox, stage 1 cam, sporty muff... 70 to 88... uphill pedal harder.
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Re: New Speedo underreads What now ?
Reply #16 - 01/16/14 at 22:49:16

Hi Verslagen, sorry, that's not what I meant.

I replaced the old rear tire with a 150/90x15 Pirelli (fits juuust right) whish is some 5% higher geared.

Then I replaced the belt drive (2,94:1) with a chain conversion, 17/49=2.88:1

This means the OEM tank mounted speedo was already reading some 8% slower than reality - checked with a bar-mounted GPS.

Now, the new tiny speedo reads yet another 10% lower...
...it means that there is close to 20% error between indicated speed and REAL speed ! Shocked

Sorry, it's totally unacceptable Lips Sealed

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #17 - 01/16/14 at 23:51:07 Well,, wadderya gunna DO? 20% off is pretty much a useless thing..
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Re: New Speedo underreads What now ?
Reply #18 - 01/17/14 at 05:52:26

There is only one completely accurate speedo, and that is an electronic speedo based off the front wheel that has been adjusted by 30 miles or more off the mile marker system.

(sub in kilometers as needed)

Sounds like you have backed your way into an issue with the mechanical system you are currently using.

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If you want accuracy, go electronic off the front wheel.

But you wanted the Kool and Retro look and that's what you bought.

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mpescatori Serious Thumper Offline Romanum Thumperium Cavalco, yeaaah !!! Posts: 3547 Rome, Italy Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #19 - 01/17/14 at 06:35:45 Yup...
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mpescatori Serious Thumper Offline Romanum Thumperium Cavalco, yeaaah !!! Posts: 3547 Rome, Italy Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #20 - 01/17/14 at 07:11:43 The other day I contacted NHSpeedos in Hollywood, and explained the problem... They replied ! So I wrote back, and I believe I will have to go with the tank-mounted speedo for yet some more time, while we agree on the correct course of action. BUT I see a nice bar-mounted speedo coming soon !!!
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Reply #21 - 01/17/14 at 07:20:49

Know what would be really cool.....and is completely possible?

A retro looking speedo case....with electronic goo stuffed inside. There isn't any reason that the Vapor or a similar speedometer electronics can't be built into a conventional looking can.

In the meantime....if you want an accurate speedo and odo that doesn't cost much or take up much room.....you can mount a bicycle computer pretty easily. Just be sure and get one with a wire as the wireless ones are confused by all the electric signals bounciing off the Savage.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #22 - 01/17/14 at 07:54:41 Didnt a guy build some dashboard type stuff up a few years ago? Im kinda fuzzy on it, but Daves reply kinda tickled a spot in there,, I sure like the idea..It wouldnt Have to look like a tablet mounted on the bar.
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Reply #23 - 01/19/14 at 10:05:23

OK, so about a year ago I bought a reoplica vintage speedometer from an Indian website

The idea was NOT to fit it to the bike but to have a few "mantlepiece items".

One thing I could try is to find another Savage speedo, have it refaced so that it looks like this one, replacing the ugly big fat lights with small LEDs...

Basically, replacing the face with a similar one but printed upside down and replacing the needle with something "vintage looking"

I'll consider it...

Anyone have an extra speedo ? Wink

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #24 - 01/19/14 at 10:24:49 Yep,, you can have it. Only wore it once, you pay shipping,
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S-P Serious Thumper Offline Back in the saddle again Posts: 816 Phoenix, AZ Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #25 - 01/19/14 at 19:03:55 Anyone have an extra speedo ? [/quote] I have a complete gas tank with a speedo in it. I'm not sure how much to ship it to Italy. But yeah... I have one.
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mpescatori Serious Thumper Offline Romanum Thumperium Cavalco, yeaaah !!! Posts: 3547 Rome, Italy Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #26 - 01/20/14 at 01:28:57 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 01/19/14 at 10:24:49: Yep,, you can have it. Only wore it once, you pay shipping, http://spdo.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pSPDO1-4753596w110x150.jpg Sorry, mate, you're not quite my type...
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mpescatori Serious Thumper Offline Romanum Thumperium Cavalco, yeaaah !!! Posts: 3547 Rome, Italy Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #27 - 01/20/14 at 01:29:28 S-P wrote on 01/19/14 at 19:03:55: Anyone have an extra speedo ? I have a complete gas tank with a speedo in it. I'm not sure how much to ship it to Italy. But yeah... I have one. [/quote] Thanks SP, I only really need the speedo. Offers ?
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18314 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #28 - 01/20/14 at 05:22:18 I have a stock speedometer you can have for the shipping cost. It is from an early bike and has the neutral and side stand light. It has 40,435 miles on it. Would I be shipping it to California?
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New Speedo underreads What now ? Reply #29 - 01/20/14 at 10:23:24 Thats the only spare "speedo" I have to offer,, I wasnt planning on being IN it,, She does a fine job of showing that thing off,, dont she?>
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