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It has been [http://forums.ninja250.org/viewforum.php?f=23 routinely noticed] that the stock | [[Category:Controls & Cables]] | ||
It has been [http://forums.ninja250.org/viewforum.php?f=23 routinely noticed] that the stock speedometer is not precise. The error can be up to 10%, which can be tested by any speed measuring device put by police on the roads for your convenience, or by a modern GPS. This error is not limited to Kawasaki, or even motorcycle, speedometers. Automobile manufacturers routinely install speedos that read fast, most likely to avoid being sued if their customers get speeding tickets. | |||
There are several ways to remedy the situation: | There are several ways to remedy the situation: | ||
* Do the math in your head. | * Play with the [http://faq.ninja250.org/speed#noredir speed calculator] to see the difference between actual and indicated speed. | ||
* Change your front tire to a bigger one. A | * Do the math in your head. Just subtract 10% of your indicated speed. So, if the speedometer shows 60mph, your actual speed is 54. It's real easy. | ||
* Change your front tire to a bigger one. A 100/90-16 front tire will be just about right for speed and odometer reading. | |||
* [[Installing a Sigma bicycle computer | Install a bicycle computer]] and calibrate it properly. | * [[Installing a Sigma bicycle computer | Install a bicycle computer]] and calibrate it properly. | ||
* Install a GPS for real accuracy. That's not covered in FAQ, but doing a | * Install a GPS for real accuracy. That's not covered in FAQ, but doing a search on 'GPS' will give lots of choices. | ||
Revision as of 04:16, 2 July 2009
It has been routinely noticed that the stock speedometer is not precise. The error can be up to 10%, which can be tested by any speed measuring device put by police on the roads for your convenience, or by a modern GPS. This error is not limited to Kawasaki, or even motorcycle, speedometers. Automobile manufacturers routinely install speedos that read fast, most likely to avoid being sued if their customers get speeding tickets.
There are several ways to remedy the situation:
- Play with the speed calculator to see the difference between actual and indicated speed.
- Do the math in your head. Just subtract 10% of your indicated speed. So, if the speedometer shows 60mph, your actual speed is 54. It's real easy.
- Change your front tire to a bigger one. A 100/90-16 front tire will be just about right for speed and odometer reading.
- Install a bicycle computer and calibrate it properly.
- Install a GPS for real accuracy. That's not covered in FAQ, but doing a search on 'GPS' will give lots of choices.
