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[Bill Watson]

I looked into this too. But because the odometer is almost dead on, even if you COULD change the tire diameter (or run a speedo cable gearbox) enough to fix the speedo error, the odo error would take off. I took my speedo apart and simply moved the needle down about 4 mph. Worked great, now the odo and speedo are "accurate". The process is listed at: www.xanga.com/watt_man Bill Watson Phoenix, AZ --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jim]

By doing that, you only make the speedometer accurate at one speed. The speedo is progressively off- in other words, its off by about 2 mph at 30, 4 mph at 60, and 6 mph at 90 (or as close as a KLR can get to 90 I have tested mine with my GPS. I find it easiest to just be used to the bike and know about how far off the speedo is. If I notice Johnny Law in my mirror, I use the GPS to make sure I'm right on. Jim

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bill Watson wrote: > > I looked into this too. But because the odometer is almost dead on, even if you COULD change the tire diameter (or run a speedo cable gearbox) enough to fix the speedo error, the odo error would take off. > > I took my speedo apart and simply moved the needle down about 4 mph. Worked great, now the odo and speedo are "accurate". The process is listed at: > > www.xanga.com/watt_man > > Bill Watson > Phoenix, AZ > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:29:23 -0700 (PDT) Bill Watson writes:

> I looked into this too. But because the odometer is almost dead on, > even if you COULD change the tire diameter (or run a speedo cable > gearbox) enough to fix the speedo error, the odo error would take > off. > > I took my speedo apart and simply moved the needle down about 4 > mph. Worked great, now the odo and speedo are "accurate". The > process is listed at: > > www.xanga.com/watt_man > > Bill Watson > Phoenix, AZ

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> Bill, Other KLR Riders, I did a similar fix to my 1986 Nissan pick up and also my 1975 BMW R90/6. Selecting the speed you want the speedometer to be most accurate is important. But if you're within 2-3 mph at all speeds I doubt you'll ever get pulled over because of speedometer error. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Norm Keller]

There are several methods for doing this. One I prefer although I make no guarantee that you will be successful is to: 1) Disconnect the speedo cable from the bottom and connect a drill. 2) Run the drill at a fixed (repeatable) speed and note the indicated speed. Reconnect speedo cable. 3) Use GPS, time over distance or such method to determine the real speed at the indicated speed shown while operating the drill. 4) Disassemble speedo to allow needle nose pliers to grasp the shaft which holds the needle. 5) By trial and error, carefully rotate the indicator needle while holding the shaft, then run the speedo by connecting the drill and note the indicated speed. 6) Repeat until the indicated speed matches the measured actual speed. There are other methods but this works for me. HIH Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[LD]

I'm sure I'm missing something, but why do some people have such an obesssion with Speedometer accuracy? It seems to be well documented that the KLR speedo reads 4-8 MPH faster than actual speed. I just do the math in my head and then speed up accordingly! --------------------------------- Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Kerry Stottlemyer]

Ya know I've always found that if there are no red and blue lights behind me I don't care what my speed is. Beside if you want to know the cop that pulls you over will tell you and they print it on the ticket to just for the record. Kerry

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, LD wrote: > > I'm sure I'm missing something, but why do some people have such an obesssion with Speedometer accuracy? It seems to be well documented that the KLR speedo reads 4-8 MPH faster than actual speed. I just do the math in my head and then speed up accordingly! > > > --------------------------------- > Bored stiff? Loosen up... > Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Norm Keller]

I'm also missing something because I don't understand why you choose label others desire to improve as they wish. Why choose the label "obsession"? If you must label, why not label it "innovation", or "pursuit of accuracy"? It might be possible that some of these people are actually well adjusted individuals who are taking pleasure in tinkering with something which affects them alone rather than expressing hurtful judgements about others capacity. Why sort your socks into pairs before putting them away? They can be selected and matched as needed. Why carry tools? The chances of a breakdown during any time interval makes this statistically illogical. That's what I wonder about....... Norm P.S. Oh, and some of us have trouble operating a calculator while riding. (VBG)

>I'm sure I'm missing something, but why do >some people have such an obsession with >Speedometer accuracy? It seems to be well >documented that the KLR speedo reads 4-8 >MPH faster than actual speed. I just do the >math in my head and then speed up >accordingly!

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[dooden]

I bet you can chew bubble gum and walk at the same time also hey.. I do the same basically cept I am lazy and just add 5 MPH to what it says and call it close enough. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, LD wrote: > > I'm sure I'm missing something, but why do some people have such an obesssion with Speedometer accuracy? It seems to be well documented that the KLR speedo reads 4-8 MPH faster than actual speed. I just do the math in my head and then speed up accordingly!

[CA Stu]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "ckahleer" wrote:

> > At an indicated 65mph on the speedometer, my KLR650 is going 60mph, > verified with a stopwatch and milage markers on I95. > Is there a way to adjust (slow down) the speedometer? > Are there any taller than stock front tires advalible? > I estimate it would take another 1.5" in diameter to correct the

error.

>

Nail polish is cheap. Paint different numbers on your speedo if it bothers you. Thanks CA Stu

[John thomas]

mine reads 5 mph over lol just live with it . it is an inherant problem with motorcycles. especially ones the use the front wheel for the reading. ie. as wheel wears the amount of error increases. so if there was an adjustment you would be constantly adjusting it as the tire wore down. CA Stu wrote: --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "ckahleer" wrote:

> > At an indicated 65mph on the speedometer, my KLR650 is going 60mph, > verified with a stopwatch and milage markers on I95. > Is there a way to adjust (slow down) the speedometer? > Are there any taller than stock front tires advalible? > I estimate it would take another 1.5" in diameter to correct the

error.

>

Nail polish is cheap. Paint different numbers on your speedo if it bothers you. Thanks CA Stu --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]