Author Topic: V7 Speedo Error  (Read 1558 times)

Offline Kiwi_Roy

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V7 Speedo Error
« on: July 03, 2020, 05:30:39 AM »
With the original Sports Demon rear tire I was getting an error of nearly 10 kph at 100
With the Avon 140/80 17 Avon Roadrider MkII I have on now its pretty much bang on when I go past a radar sign or get my buddy to compare me to GPS
It was a bit of a tight squeeze, I had to let the air out to get it in place, next time I will just drop the rear drive off.

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Offline Zoom Zoom

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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2020, 05:34:37 AM »
Did anyone figure out if that value could be tweaked it Guzzi Diag?

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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2020, 07:13:43 AM »

I tried it. It didn't work. Speedo correction is misidentified, I think.



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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2020, 12:45:09 PM »
I tried it. It didn't work. Speedo correction is misidentified, I think.

Nice to know.

@Kiwi_Roy
But from which V7 are you talking (software version?)

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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2020, 03:13:24 PM »
Nice to know.

@Kiwi_Roy
But from which V7 are you talking (software version?)
V7III built 2017
I haven't a clue as to the software version it was ZZ who asked
I just pointed out that a larger profile tire brings it to a smidgen of accuracy.
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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2020, 04:00:16 PM »
Ha! I was just pondering this last night while riding. My '13 V7's speedo is optimistic by 3 or 4 mph at 50mph (according to waze on my iphone).  An 8% speedo error is quite a bit. This is with the stock tires.

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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2020, 04:06:00 PM »
With the original Sports Demon rear tire I was getting an error of nearly 10 kph at 100
With the Avon 140/80 17 Avon Roadrider MkII I have on now its pretty much bang on when I go past a radar sign or get my buddy to compare me to GPS
It was a bit of a tight squeeze, I had to let the air out to get it in place, next time I will just drop the rear drive off.

Don't forget to grease your splines  :evil:

I just looked and while that size is listed on Avon's site, I can't find that size stocked anywhere in the U.S. Interesting.

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Mike
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1976 Yamaha MX125
1978 Puch moped
1985 Honda Nighthawk 700S
1993 Suzuki GSX750 Katana
1996 Honda VFR750
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone


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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2020, 05:34:35 AM »
Ha! I was just pondering this last night while riding. My '13 V7's speedo is optimistic by 3 or 4 mph at 50mph (according to waze on my iphone).  An 8% speedo error is quite a bit. This is with the stock tires.

Best,
Mike

The EV/Jackal/Bassa, etc had a nearly 12% discrepancy. 11.66% to be precise. You are correct on the V7. 60mph indicated is 55mph according to the GPS that I hooked up on my V7. If Beetle finds a solution, I'll do that. Otherwise, I'll simply live with it. It is good to be aware of the error in any case.

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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2020, 06:17:56 AM »
I just looked and while that size is listed on Avon's site, I can't find that size stocked anywhere in the U.S. Interesting.

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Mike
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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2020, 11:24:59 AM »
The Norge displayed 15% higher than actual.  I called it Italian Optimism.  I'm sure it's why I still have my license.  That Norge made the scenery go by so quickly...  One of the reasons I'm giving it to my nephew and keeping the RE.  And the Mustang I gave the niece?  She got a ticket within a month.



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Re: V7 Speedo Error
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2020, 04:31:29 PM »
If you are really interested in an accurate speedo, one which is dead-on precise in both speed and distance, requires no cables, pickups or wheel sensors, no fiddling with software, and absolutely doesn't care what size tire you fit, I recommend a Speedhut GPS speedo. On request, the bezel can be waterproofed.  I have been running one for three years and it has been totally reliable, trouble free and accurate.  A bit spendy, but IMO worth it.  I like knowing my real speed and distance.


https://www.speedhut.com/gauges/Speedometers/3-3-8-inch/GPS-Speedometers/?catid=f232%7Cf8%7Cf254%7Cf24%7Cf37&sortby=prodname
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