UCE Speedometers

[Bullet Bill]

Got a question for Kevin:  are the factory speedometers on the UCE bikes improved over the last generation, or are they still as "optimistic" as their pre-unit counterparts?

[Teebo]

I think they are still about the same. My G5 is about 5mph off or so depending on the speed.

[t120rbullet]

I passed a speed trailer thing yesterday right at 30mph and the sign said I was doing 27.

[doomed1]

I passed a speed trailer thing yesterday right at 30mph and the sign said I was doing 27.

those things are always off. now if it was high or low, i can't remember for the life of me...

[prof_stack]

In these days of consumer "safety" it is doubtful any stock speedo would show under the actual speed.  I sure have never owned any motorcycle like that.

[Bullet Bill]

In these days of consumer "safety" it is doubtful any stock speedo would show under the actual speed.  I sure have never owned any motorcycle like that.

...in which case I think the Motoclassic tach/ digital speedometer is a wonderful thing.  How readable is that thing, anyhow?  The digital display seems a bit tiny, and I'm worried about it becoming either a distraction while riding or a useless gadget if it's entirely impossible to read while riding.

[PhilJ]

In these days of consumer "safety" it is doubtful any stock speedo would show under the actual speed.  I sure have never owned any motorcycle like that.

...in which case I think the Motoclassic tach/ digital speedometer is a wonderful thing.  How readable is that thing, anyhow?  The digital display seems a bit tiny, and I'm worried about it becoming either a distraction while riding or a useless gadget if it's entirely impossible to read while riding.

I've got about 1500 miles on mine since installation. Perfect so far. The digital display is quite easily read. I have the green? display. The one they say is the brightest.

The display always shows the speed, which is acurate to half a mph over the speed range I've checked, up to 65 or 70 mph.

Under the speed you can select from a variety of options to monitor if you like. It defaults to trip meter.

If you were to get one, you'll need a momentary switch. They have a very nice waterproof one but will need a bracket or other mounting method supplied by you.
They also have a dual switch with a machined aluminum housing, very nice and pricy. But it looks good and you have another momentary switch for anything else you may add at a later time.

[Gypsyjon]

I googled motoclassic etc and cannott seem to find much. Does antone know if these things still exist?

[GA-DK]

My G-5 speedometer was 10% high with original tire, and 4 - 5% high with the Dunlop K70 I now run.  This seems to be about average for REs. GA-DK

[mplayle]

I think this might be the actual supplier?

http://motogadget.com/en/

[Ducati Scotty]

Pretty much all OEM speedometers on all vehicles tend to be a bit optimistic.  I believe there are penalties for the manufacturer if a speedo reads under the actual speed.  Also, it allows for mounting slightly larger tires without reading low, pretty common to do on cars a few decades ago but probably less so now.

Scott

[Desi Bike]

Pretty much all OEM speedometers on all vehicles tend to be a bit optomistic

Scott

Case in point...

[Ducati Scotty]

Now THAT'S funny!

[Royalista]

it's a spiral effect:

the faster it goes

the more weight it sheds

the faster it goes

[hillntx]

As previously stated, most bike speedometers are optimistic.  It's never really been a concern for me, if traffic is moving faster I speed up.