speed sensor accuracy
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ride dont hide
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speed sensor accuracy
New to me 85 A. Seems like the speed sensor is not accurate, so many people passing me unless I get it to 65 mph in a 55. Really don't want to find out the hard way (ticket) so can some one check rpm at 55 and 65? Now you have another excuse to tell the Misses that ya need to go for a ride.....
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LeMaitre
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- Location: NE Minnesota
- Motorcycle: 1985 GL1200A Aspencade
1975 CB550F Super Sport
Re: speed sensor accuracy
Hello,
On my GL1200A when the bike says 62-63 actual speed is 60. That is according to my GPS. Now to keep up with the Canadian drivers I usually have to travel 65 indicated. (FYI I am in NE MN).
Another consideration is if the speed gears and sensors are starting to wear out. The gear on the front wheel can start slipping around the blade in the mechanical to electrical converter.
-Mark
On my GL1200A when the bike says 62-63 actual speed is 60. That is according to my GPS. Now to keep up with the Canadian drivers I usually have to travel 65 indicated. (FYI I am in NE MN).
Another consideration is if the speed gears and sensors are starting to wear out. The gear on the front wheel can start slipping around the blade in the mechanical to electrical converter.
-Mark
1985 GL1200A, MN SS1K, Iowa Ironbutt sign SS1K, MN-1000-2021, Krazzy Key West SS1K
1975 CB550F, Lake Superior SS1K, 45-90 SS1K, All in Yooper SS1K, SS2K
1975 CB550F, Lake Superior SS1K, 45-90 SS1K, All in Yooper SS1K, SS2K
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Mikedw
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- Location: Lincoln Nebraska
- Motorcycle: 1985 Honda gold wing aspencade GL1200A
Re: speed sensor accuracy
I am having the same problem with my 1200, aspencade when doing 75 I’m actually doing 67. I have to go 83 in order to be doing 75