Custom Speedo Face Plates - Page 2

blowndodge · 01-01-2009, 03:01 PM

I sent him a note asking if he could change the dial from 0-140mph on my Nomad to 0-130 and the corresponding numbers in between moved to match so that the speedometer error is almost eliminated. That was with the needle straight up at 70 it would now be straight up at 65 which is real close to the true speed.

We'll see what kind of answer I get. Sure beats buying a speedohealer for a hundred bucks.

audiogooroo · 01-01-2009, 04:28 PM

Good idea BD. Let us know if that works.

mikesth · 01-01-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I sent him a note asking if he could change the dial from 0-140mph on my Nomad to 0-130 and the corresponding numbers in between moved to match so that the speedometer error is almost eliminated. That was with the needle straight up at 70 it would now be straight up at 65 which is real close to the true speed.

We'll see what kind of answer I get. Sure beats buying a speedohealer for a hundred bucks.

I know it sounds stupid, but when I put the needle back, I just brought it about -5mph when mounted and strangely enough, it is spot on with my GPS between 45 and 75ish

It's a simple adjustment, and since I use the GPS for a speedo most of the time it's no big deal.

BTW, a custom design is the same price as an existing design, so go custom :)

gopjohnny · 01-01-2009, 08:13 PM

what was the cost I couldnt see it

gghost · 01-01-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesth

I know it sounds stupid, but when I put the needle back, I just brought it about -5mph when mounted and strangely enough, it is spot on with my GPS between 45 and 75ish

It's a simple adjustment, and since I use the GPS for a speedo most of the time it's no big deal.

BTW, a custom design is the same price as an existing design, so go custom :)

Yeah, but then you change the size of tires and you're off again...The good news is, it shows that the Nomad is so fast, its moving even while parked....

Too bad it is in reverse

mikesth · 01-02-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ez money

what was the cost I couldnt see it

$25

phenrichs · 01-02-2009, 10:23 AM

I bet the KawaNOW logo would look mighty nice on a speedo. If you replace the lettering across the top with the numbers in white. That would be sharp.

dabull · 01-02-2009, 01:25 PM

25 bones sounds like quite the deal....

gghost · 01-02-2009, 05:11 PM

You're right OP, I wonder what the KawaNOW patch would look like as a speedo pl ate. Might have to raise up the "KawaNOW" and delete the web site.

cheriann · 01-02-2009, 05:50 PM

I love mine!!! We did a Polar Bear ride yesterday and I got to ride with my new speedo plate for the first time!

Here's a few pics....they're not the greatest because the bikes were parked in the sun.

gghost · 01-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Good pics Cheri...makes both bikes stand out.

blowndodge · 01-02-2009, 07:47 PM

I sent several emails and he said he wasn't interested in changing the MPH numbering. Kept telling me he cant correct the inaccuracies in my speedometer. that wasn't the question I asked, I only asked for him to renumber it from zero to 130 and he said no.

mikesth · 01-03-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I sent several emails and he said he wasn't interested in changing the MPH numbering. Kept telling me he cant correct the inaccuracies in my speedometer. that wasn't the question I asked, I only asked for him to renumber it from zero to 130 and he said no.

So just drop the needle by 5mph

It gets you in the ballpark

doctorgski · 01-03-2009, 11:34 AM

On my bike the 4mph error is not constant. For example; at 10 mph it does not show me going 14.

mikesth · 01-03-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorgski

On my bike the 4mph error is not constant. For example; at 10 mph it does not show me going 14.

It's not going to address that, but if you correct for the area of 65-80mphish, that will take care of the majority of the time you are at speed (well for me anyway)

It's a dirty fix, but it does work

01-01-2009, 03:01 PM	#16
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Custom Speedo Face Plates I sent him a note asking if he could change the dial from 0-140mph on my Nomad to 0-130 and the corresponding numbers in between moved to match so that the speedometer error is almost eliminated. That was with the needle straight up at 70 it would now be straight up at 65 which is real close to the true speed. We'll see what kind of answer I get. Sure beats buying a speedohealer for a hundred bucks. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#17
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Custom Speedo Face Plates Good idea BD. Let us know if that works. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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01-01-2009, 08:13 PM	#19
gopjohnny Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moulton Alabama Posts: 304	Custom Speedo Face Plates what was the cost I couldnt see it
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01-02-2009, 10:23 AM	#22
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Custom Speedo Face Plates I bet the KawaNOW logo would look mighty nice on a speedo. If you replace the lettering across the top with the numbers in white. That would be sharp.
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01-02-2009, 01:25 PM	#23
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Custom Speedo Face Plates 25 bones sounds like quite the deal....
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01-02-2009, 05:11 PM	#24
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Custom Speedo Face Plates You're right OP, I wonder what the KawaNOW patch would look like as a speedo pl ate. Might have to raise up the "KawaNOW" and delete the web site. __________________ gghost
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01-02-2009, 05:50 PM	#25
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Custom Speedo Face Plates I love mine!!! We did a Polar Bear ride yesterday and I got to ride with my new speedo plate for the first time! Here's a few pics....they're not the greatest because the bikes were parked in the sun. __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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01-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#26
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Custom Speedo Face Plates Good pics Cheri...makes both bikes stand out. __________________ gghost
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01-02-2009, 07:47 PM	#27
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Custom Speedo Face Plates I sent several emails and he said he wasn't interested in changing the MPH numbering. Kept telling me he cant correct the inaccuracies in my speedometer. that wasn't the question I asked, I only asked for him to renumber it from zero to 130 and he said no. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-03-2009, 11:34 AM	#29
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	Custom Speedo Face Plates On my bike the 4mph error is not constant. For example; at 10 mph it does not show me going 14.
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