Honda-SOHC

SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB650 => Topic started by: judodave on November 13, 2010, 07:12:04 PM

Title: Speedo
Post by: judodave on November 13, 2010, 07:12:04 PM

 
Hi,

I've managed to get a replacement speedo for my cb650z but the mileage shown is a lot higher than what my previous one stated, is it possible to adjust the correct figure.

regards

Dave

Title: Re: Speedo
Post by: Bryanj on November 14, 2010, 01:30:25 AM

Not easily no, just keep the original, or a good clear photo showing mileage, along with a note of the current mileage on the new one. Even trading standards caved in on the idea of guaranteeing mileage on bikes!!!

Title: Re: Speedo
Post by: florence on November 15, 2010, 09:15:02 AM

Because speedometers are so easily damaged on motorbikes and also so easily changed/replaced I think most people do not take mileage as genuine unless there is something else to prove it.  Personally, I do not worry about mileage, I am more interested in general condition.  I lot of harm can be done to a bike in very few miles if it is ridden excessively harshly or without oil etc.  As Brian says, just kep the original speedo and MOT certificates.

Title: Re: Speedo
Post by: parrotbasher on November 16, 2010, 08:59:44 PM

They are pretty easy to change (says I with a misspent youth.....). A thread I left over on the GS site shows you how to do it:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160855&highlight=mileometer (http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160855&highlight=mileometer)

Title: Re: Speedo
Post by: judodave on November 20, 2010, 08:42:56 PM

I've recently painted the speedo because I had'nt seen your reply, is it difficult to get the ring out to remove the glass as cutting it in half may cause other problems.

cheers

Dave