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Mikenz
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I have read some write ups that say the speedos can read too low by 12 - 15%. Has anyone checked theirs on a dyno to confirm this?? :twisted:
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They usually read high by about 8%
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Ok thanks
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If you lower the gearing by, say, dropping to a smaller fron sprocket then it will read evan higher probably to the 12-15% mark. Hency why a lot of folk fit a cycle computer to get a more accurate measurement of speed.

Al.
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