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Title: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: spongella on August 31, 2010, 07:54:50 PM

I have noticed that the speedometer on the Super 8 is 4 - 5 mph too fast.  Has anyone noticed this?  I tried it a few times, was doing 30mph as per the speedometer while approaching one of those speed monitors that the local police department sets up to keep motorists from going too fast, and the monitor was reading 26mph. 

I guess this is better than the speedo reading too slow, which might cause one to get a ticket, ha ha.

Title: Re: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: art on August 31, 2010, 08:24:35 PM

  They all seem to be a bit optimistic by 4mph average

Title: Re: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: wordslinger on August 31, 2010, 09:10:37 PM

...yup...it's common...

Title: Re: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: TechGuy on August 31, 2010, 10:28:32 PM

Nearly every motorcycle or scooter has an "optimistic" speedometer.... just part of the charm of riding a bike. 

Many are off about 5-10% across the differing speeds; but some are off by a constant amount...say 5 MPH.

Title: Re: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: scootergrisen on September 01, 2010, 03:09:13 PM

My Kymco super 8 is showing 5-10% more the the actual speed.

Title: Re: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: Portland Steve on September 01, 2010, 04:44:34 PM

Just ride as fast as you can all the time and you won't notice.

Title: Re: Super 8 150 Speedo error
Post by: wordslinger on September 01, 2010, 11:54:21 PM

Just ride as fast as you can all the time and you won't notice.

..WOO-HOOO!!!

 ;D :D :o :D ;D