« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Optimistic speedo  (Read 1514 times)

glopezz05

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
    • View Profile
Optimistic speedo
« on: October 13, 2010, 03:59:04 AM »
I'm anticipating getting myself a super 8 150 soon and I wonder if the speedo runs optimistic like my agility does.

I hear of speeds into the 50's even on the hills.
Logged
Im usually on a bicycle, so for me, this thing is hauling ass!

sidthesloth

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2313
  • Kymco ZX50
    • View Profile
Re: Optimistic speedo
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2010, 07:06:30 AM »
Kymco speedo = optimistic. They want you to think you are going fast.
Logged
ZX50, 47mm cyl. kit, TZR50 CDI. Michelin Pilot Sport tyres,
Next performance mod; pumping the tyres up.

Agent Bob

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 208
    • View Profile
Re: Optimistic speedo
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2010, 11:32:42 PM »
The optimistic speedo is a safety feature to make you ride ride slower when you think you're riding fast. LOL
Logged

GreenSuper8

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 11
    • View Profile
Re: Optimistic speedo
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2010, 08:01:50 PM »
You mean I'm not really doing 70 mph on the highway as the speedo says?!  :P ;D
Logged

spongella

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 41
    • View Profile
Re: Optimistic speedo
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2010, 06:50:24 PM »
Yep, I checked mine against one of those digital radar signs posted that warns you of your speed, and the Kymco speedo reads about 4 - 5 mph higher than your actual speed.  At 30MPH on the speedo the radar sign said 26. 
Logged

An Error Has Occurred!

Call to undefined function split()
Back