2006 gs500f speedo

tmonster87 · May 25, 2010, 11:02:13 AM

hey guys i have a 06 gs500f and my speedo is off anyone have any ideas on how to fix it or any suggestions on it thanks.

sledge · May 25, 2010, 11:09:54 AM

Speedos....sealed items generaly not repairable although there are specialists who might take it on. probably cost far more than a secondhand one via ebay or a breakers though.

Are you sure its the speedo and not the cable or its drive?

tmonster87 · May 25, 2010, 11:14:40 AM

no im not sure at all ive just recently noticed that im like 5 or so miles slower then what its reading

mister · May 25, 2010, 11:34:57 AM

Quote from: tmonster87 on May 25, 2010, 11:14:40 AM
no im not sure at all ive just recently noticed that im like 5 or so miles slower then what its reading

So it'll read say 75, but you're really doing 70?

Don't sweat it. They're known for this.

Curious though, how you know it's off. Are you using a GPS, someone following you, ...?

Michael

tmonster87 · May 25, 2010, 11:40:13 AM

had someone following me and told me i was going slow and found out it was around five off. so they are known for this?

burning1 · May 25, 2010, 11:44:28 AM

Yes, most motorcycle speedos are off by 5%-10%

tt_four · May 25, 2010, 11:46:14 AM

Quote from: tmonster87 on May 25, 2010, 11:02:13 AM
hey guys i have a 06 gs500f and my speedo is off anyone have any ideas on how to fix it or any suggestions on it thanks.

Sounds like you need some new elastic

black and silver twin · May 25, 2010, 12:11:41 PM

A larger diameter front tire will slow down the speedo drive to match the actual road speed.

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