Can I adjust the Speedo?

05Ninjette89 · March 29th, 2013, 01:50 PM

My Speedo seems to be showing me going slower than i actually am. Its there any way i can adjust it or should i take it to my local bike shop?

DaBlue1 · March 29th, 2013, 02:15 PM

It is a mechanical gear driven instrument attached to the front wheel. No adjustments can be made to calibrate it. The speedo can be around 5-7 mph off. This is normal for many gear driven speedos. Electronic ones tend to be more accurate.

05Ninjette89 · March 29th, 2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

It is a mechanical gear driven instrument attached to the front wheel. No adjustments can be made to calibrate it. The speedo can be around 5-7 mph off. This is normal for many gear driven speedos. Electronic ones tend to be more accurate.

It is attached to the front wheel, and that range is exactly what its Off by dependin on the mph so no adjustments can be made? That sucks looks like I'll have to compensate then. Thanks for the speedy reply :-)

j98sprint · March 30th, 2013, 09:10 AM

You say it "seems" to be off. If you're not using a GPS then a good way to check your speedo is to get on I-75 and ride next to a late model Honda Civic.

You can see the digital MPH display on the dash quite clearly. It's big and bright.

05Ninjette89 · March 30th, 2013, 09:47 AM

I just gps'd the bike on my phone and it's about 1mph off at 30mph.

March 29th, 2013, 01:50 PM	#1
05Ninjette89 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Ocala, Fl Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 05 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 37	Can I adjust the Speedo? My Speedo seems to be showing me going slower than i actually am. Its there any way i can adjust it or should i take it to my local bike shop?

March 30th, 2013, 09:47 AM	#5
05Ninjette89 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Ocala, Fl Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 05 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 37	I just gps'd the bike on my phone and it's about 1mph off at 30mph. Last futzed with by 05Ninjette89; March 30th, 2013 at 09:47 AM. Reason: spelling error

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March 29th, 2013, 02:15 PM	#2
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	It is a mechanical gear driven instrument attached to the front wheel. No adjustments can be made to calibrate it. The speedo can be around 5-7 mph off. This is normal for many gear driven speedos. Electronic ones tend to be more accurate.

March 30th, 2013, 09:10 AM	#4
j98sprint ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Crossville, Tn. Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250, '98 Triumph Sprint 900, '69 H-D Sportster XLCH 900 Posts: 80	You say it "seems" to be off. If you're not using a GPS then a good way to check your speedo is to get on I-75 and ride next to a late model Honda Civic. You can see the digital MPH display on the dash quite clearly. It's big and bright.