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Speedometer question

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I just replaced the speedo cable on my 450. When im out riding , when the speedometer says im doing 35 i feel like im going alot faster than that.Could my speedo gear need greased? or what else could fix this problem.
 
Greasing the gear won't effect what speed is indicated.

The speedo needle is pulled upward by magnetic force. If the little drum inside the speedo gets contaminated it could resist the pull and read lower than desired. Honestly though, I'm not sure if this is the problem on your bike or what. You can open the gauge by carefully prying off the bezel holding the glass lense on. Work slowly, going around the gauge bending a little at a time until the bezel is off. Once the gauge is open, you can grease the gears and clean the round dome drum. Or...just live with the problem.:)
 
Man that sounds like work for a surgen lol. gues i could just live with it and use it for an excuse if i ever get pulled over.lol
 
Pretty common problem with these old bikes. Mine too. Tried cleaning and lubing but no improvement.

I ended up putting on a bicycle computer/speedo (Cats Eye about $35). Its very accurate to about .5kmph against my GPS and good up to 200kmph. Easy install and likely cheaper than trying to get a replacement or re build.

Good luck with it.

Cheers,
Spyug
 
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