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Speedometer issue??
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mgreaves
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PostPosted: August 28, 2009, 8:30 am    Post subject: Speedometer issue??
Hi folks:

I have a '77D. It is original except exhaust, and in near mint condition. The interesting thing is that the speedo is about 30% off - as in it reads that the bike is going much faster than it actually is. At 130km\hr on the speedo the bike is actually only going 100km/hr. Great for bragging rights, but tough to figure out your actual speed, especially in town. The speedo and tach look like originals, as does the front wheel speedo cable attachment. Has anyone had the same problem? Is there a setting that I've missed?
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PostPosted: August 28, 2009, 9:15 am    Post subject: Re: Speedometer issue??
size of the front tire/wheel will effect the reading, is your tire/wheel stock size?
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PostPosted: August 28, 2009, 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: Speedometer issue??
yes, completely stock.
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PostPosted: August 28, 2009, 10:26 am    Post subject: Re: Speedometer issue??
the drive unit can be disassembled grease it with axle grease and the cable with a mix of graphite powder (dri-slide) and a light oil
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