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Olbolt
Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Speedometer Calibration - is it possible? My '99 S3T provides rather optimistic indications of speed and distance traveled (over 5% high). I have the original size Dunlop 170/60 ZR 17 on a PM wheel. Any suggestions? Thanks, Olbolt
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Jayvee
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's several places on the internet that sell them, not aware of any sponsors though.
Try some simple Google searchs and you should see the J&P Cycles ones at least, among others.
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Dfbutler
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I noticed the same thing after a speedo and sender replacement and asked the dealer for an adjustment or replacement. They went to Harley tech support and were told that a 5% error is within tolerance. Probably helps out with warranty claims too...
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Olbolt
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 07:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jayvee, the S&S Speedometer (electronic) calibrator is precisely what I am looking for - it will correct to either 1/2 or 1% of true speed - depending whose info you read. And it is made for H-D - a plug in. Thanks for the lead!, and I will give an update when installed. Regards, Olbolt
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Jos51700
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 07:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Unfortunately, they are obligated to be perfect, or err on the the over side....makes speeding tickets harder to fight. Of course, if you're shooting for perfect, and end up a little short, well, then you're short. +1 on the speedo calibrators. They also work well with home-brewed speedo setups that needs calibration.
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