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Author Message   Mtrider Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 01:55 pm:        I'm new to my just bought '09 Uly XT. The speedo seems fast, but it might just be me. Tell me it's just me!   Richardbiker Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 02:33 pm:        Both my '08 12R and '09 XT read high. Right around 5 mph at 75. Used to think the cagers were just trying to race me on the interstate, then realized I was the slowpoke.   Callawegian Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 09:29 pm:        My 06 Uly X runs about five mph faster at 75 also.   Goodburbon Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 01:30 am:        My 06 and my new 09 both read fast.   Ratbuell Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 01:30 am:        My 06 shows about 5% fast compared to the GPS.   Dpb Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 08:20 am:        I own four Buells. I think the maker of the speedometers puts the needle on at 4mph. Consistently 4 mph off through the whole range.   Whisperstealth Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 06:37 pm:        Yup, about 4-5 off according to gps.   Shagg1970 Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 06:49 pm:        Yup, I always ride 5 mph over speed limit and it's about right.   Natexlh1000 Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 07:57 pm:        It's easy enough to test. Time yourself between the mile markers on the highway and do the math. Manufacurers need to add some cream on top to avoid liability B.S. I think 5% is standard.   Tootal Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 08:18 pm:        I think the law states they can be off as much as 10% to the slow side and only 1% on the fast side so they err on the safe side!   Court Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 08:31 pm:        If you find that law . . . I'd like a copy. I'll file it with the "law" about HD being required to support Buells for 7 years. :-) http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/1755610/sp eedometer-accuracy http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/05/11/how-fast -are-really-going-accuracy-speedometers/ But . . . if you happen to be hauling for business . . Part 393 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION <392> §393.82: Speedometer. Each bus, truck, and truck-tractor must be equipped with a speedometer indicating vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour. The speedometer must be accurate to within plus or minus 8 km/hr (5 mph) at a speed of 80 km/hr (50 mph). Citation: [70 FR 48054, Aug. 15, 2005] Last updated: March 27, 2014   Brakes2late Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - 04:45 pm:        My 06 Uly runs around 5% fast   Kennywiz Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - 07:15 pm:        I'm 2-3 mph high at any speed over 30 per the gps

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