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jfrd65 · 08-02-2007, 10:26 PM

I just bought a new custom on tuesday. I took it to the shop today to get some new pipes put on it and my wife who was following me told me i was consistently doing 15mph less than what my speedo said on the bike. does anyone else have this problem? i asked the dealer and they said "it is very common and that there is nothing we can do about it" my complaint is...they didn't tell me about this before i bought it and now they are telling me that they can't fix it???? i bought a broken bike!

c_law23 · 08-14-2007, 09:53 PM

in my experience on the subject most bikes are off to some degree (usually less then 5%) but in my experience with my custom and with other 900 owners i know, our bike seems to be leaning more towards 10%. the best way to truly find out would be a GPS...

i would say that you in fact did not by a broken bike as i have the same problem, just maybe a confused one

B_Logan · 08-26-2007, 10:48 PM

Havent had any problems with my speedo, just a few mph off above 60mph.... maybe I just got lucky. You guys found any place with a decent amount of accesories yet? They are still so hard to find. Had to fab up the sidemount license plate, and definately want a different seat.

dta116 · 08-28-2007, 10:52 PM

First, Yes, the Speedo is off (high) about 7mph @ 63, I read 70 on my speedo, according to my GPS.

Secondly, Mustang (and others) makes a seat for this bike, Although I don't know the model.

c_law23 · 08-30-2007, 11:58 PM

PhatPerformanceParts.com they seem to have some accessories and some of the better prices ive come across, they are usually consistently below J&P cycle's prices. kawa now has a gel seat that i have heard rave reviews from and it is cheaper then the corbins and mustangs, however it really does a number on you if you are looking to keep that low profile seat look

Easy Rider · 08-31-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jfrd65

I just bought a new custom on tuesday. I took it to the shop today to get some new pipes put on it and my wife who was following me told me i was consistently doing 15mph less than what my speedo said on the bike. does anyone else have this problem? i asked the dealer and they said "it is very common and that there is nothing we can do about it" my complaint is...they didn't tell me about this before i bought it and now they are telling me that they can't fix it???? i bought a broken bike!

Easy Rider · 08-31-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jfrd65

my wife who was following me told me i was consistently doing 15mph less than what my speedo said on the bike.

You need a better test.
If you are really off by 15 mph around 60, that would be a 25% error and I'd %%%%% until they fix it.
The norm seems to be 10%.

08-02-2007, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
jfrd65 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 900 Kawasaki Vulcan Custom Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	900 Custom I just bought a new custom on tuesday. I took it to the shop today to get some new pipes put on it and my wife who was following me told me i was consistently doing 15mph less than what my speedo said on the bike. does anyone else have this problem? i asked the dealer and they said "it is very common and that there is nothing we can do about it" my complaint is...they didn't tell me about this before i bought it and now they are telling me that they can't fix it???? i bought a broken bike!

08-26-2007, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
B_Logan Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5	Havent had any problems with my speedo, just a few mph off above 60mph.... maybe I just got lucky. You guys found any place with a decent amount of accesories yet? They are still so hard to find. Had to fab up the sidemount license plate, and definately want a different seat. Attached Thumbnails

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08-14-2007, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
c_law23 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Location: central ohio Posts: 17	in my experience on the subject most bikes are off to some degree (usually less then 5%) but in my experience with my custom and with other 900 owners i know, our bike seems to be leaning more towards 10%. the best way to truly find out would be a GPS... i would say that you in fact did not by a broken bike as i have the same problem, just maybe a confused one

08-28-2007, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
dta116 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	First, Yes, the Speedo is off (high) about 7mph @ 63, I read 70 on my speedo, according to my GPS. Secondly, Mustang (and others) makes a seat for this bike, Although I don't know the model.

08-30-2007, 11:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
c_law23 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Location: central ohio Posts: 17	PhatPerformanceParts.com they seem to have some accessories and some of the better prices ive come across, they are usually consistently below J&P cycle's prices. kawa now has a gel seat that i have heard rave reviews from and it is cheaper then the corbins and mustangs, however it really does a number on you if you are looking to keep that low profile seat look

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