05-26-2014, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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Speedometer
As I await my TMEC 200 this week I am pondering what it would take to change the speedometer cluster on the bike. I know it reads in KPH instead of MPH (even though it says mph on the dial). Anyone have any experience changing one out on a China bike? I don't want to really screw up the wiring on it (as I know it can be temperamental to mess with any wiring). Would love to hear opinions. My main goal is to have an accurate MPH reading on the dial.
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05-26-2014, 08:42 PM | #2 |
Join Date: Mar 2014
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I just bought the cheap ($20) phone bike mount from walmart and use my phone for a gps speedo.
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05-26-2014, 11:46 PM | #3 |
Join Date: May 2006
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I just do math calculations in my head--80 "MPH" is 50 MPH (5/8 x 80), 60 "MPH" is close to 56, so about 37 mph (5/8 x 56) or most streets. 70 "MPH" is bumped to 72 so (72 x 5/8) is 45 MPH. 65 "MPH" is really 40 MPH. It keeps me aware.
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05-27-2014, 10:55 AM | #4 | |
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1) The easiest option is to multiply the kph reading by 0.6 to get the approximate mph reading. For example: 80 kph x 0.6 = 48 mph 70 kph x 0.6 = 42 mph 60 kph x 0.6 = 36 mph Et cetera... 2) You could also remove the clear lens from the stock speedometer, put a custom, mph label on the face of the speedometer, and replace the lens. 3) You can buy a mechanical speedometer from eBay which is calibrated for you wheel size. 4) You can install a wired (not wireless) bicycle speedometer on your new bike. 5) You can install a Trail Tech, or Acewell digital speedometer designed for dirt bikes. I really like the Trail Tech Vapor speedometer which I installed on my Honda CRF250X.
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