Eldermo Posted October 8, 2009 #1 Posted October 8, 2009 I have on ly had my 06' venture for a week. Today I put my Garmin gps on and went for a ride(I know my Garmins speedo is accurate) It showed anywhere between 3 and 5 mph to slow, it also is jittery instead of smooth, like a real needle would be. Any suggestions.
Freebird Posted October 8, 2009 #2 Posted October 8, 2009 Yes, all the second gen speedos are off. Most by about 7%. If it really bothers you, all you can do is install a Speedohealer. A number of us here have done that. http://www.healtech-electronics.com/
Wanderer Posted October 8, 2009 #3 Posted October 8, 2009 I have on ly had my 06' venture for a week. Today I put my Garmin gps on and went for a ride(I know my Garmins speedo is accurate) It showed anywhere between 3 and 5 mph to slow, it also is jittery instead of smooth, like a real needle would be. Any suggestions. SPEED UP!
Freebird Posted October 8, 2009 #4 Posted October 8, 2009 Wait a minute....you said that you bike's speedo is reading SLOW? That is opposite of most. Every one I've ever seen reads fast. In other words....the speedo will show that you are traveling maybe 70 MPH while you are actually only going about 65.
BradT Posted October 8, 2009 #5 Posted October 8, 2009 Funny thing is the Odometer is only out about 2% Brad
BuddyRich Posted October 8, 2009 #6 Posted October 8, 2009 Check and see if there's a speed-o-healer already installed. It may need to be reset.
Gamecock Posted October 8, 2009 #7 Posted October 8, 2009 Mine is the same way. Garmin says 70, bike says 63. Tested side by side with my father-in-laws Harley and my Garmin and his bike were right on. I simply don't look at the bikes. Ben
Eldermo Posted October 8, 2009 Author #8 Posted October 8, 2009 Wait a minute....you said that you bike's speedo is reading SLOW? That is opposite of most. Every one I've ever seen reads fast. In other words....the speedo will show that you are traveling maybe 70 MPH while you are actually only going about 65. You're right, the bike reads 70 when i am actually going 65
BuddyRich Posted October 8, 2009 #9 Posted October 8, 2009 Then that's right. Your speedo is normal I put the speed-o-healer on and its correct now. Really like not having to figure what my speed is in my head.
CMIKE Posted October 8, 2009 #10 Posted October 8, 2009 Really like not having to figure what my speed is in my head. Me either...installed a Speedo Healer last night...Going on a day ride today to tweek the calibration. The installation and set up was quick and easy.
FreezyRider Posted October 8, 2009 #11 Posted October 8, 2009 Does the speedohealer also correct the odometer discrepancy?
Freebird Posted October 8, 2009 #12 Posted October 8, 2009 No, it will actually make it a bit worse but in the other direction. I think that most of us have used a 7.5% correction with the Speedohealer. The Odometer only reads about 4% or so high so after adding the Speedohealer, it will read about 3% low.
BigBoyinMS Posted October 8, 2009 #13 Posted October 8, 2009 And the "jittery" speedo needle... it isn't really a physical needle. It's a digital speedo and the display jumps in 1 or 2 mph increments.
1sttenor Posted October 8, 2009 #14 Posted October 8, 2009 Does the speedohealer also correct the odometer discrepancy? No, it will actually make it a bit worse but in the other direction. I think that most of us have used a 7.5% correction with the Speedohealer. The Odometer only reads about 4% or so high so after adding the Speedohealer, it will read about 3% low. FWIW I tried to split the difference between the speedo and odo. I finally decided I'd rather have the speedo right. I believe I would up with it set at -7.5.
Dave77459 Posted October 8, 2009 #15 Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) I did a search without success to find Speedohealer installation instructions here. I think I remember someone actually taking pictures of it, and t was indeed simple. Anyone have a link to the tread I am thinking of? Edit: The have a nice PDF here. Did I also read that I needed to look for a special Yamaha harness? Where are folks buying their Speedohealers these days? Dave Edited October 8, 2009 by Dave77459 added install link
Freebird Posted October 8, 2009 #16 Posted October 8, 2009 I think I remember some pictures also but will have to search for them. It is very simple though. Just plug and play. I used 7.5% also and it put it dead on accurate with my GPS.
flb_78 Posted October 8, 2009 #17 Posted October 8, 2009 I set my speedohealer to the odometer. I originally had it set to correct the speedometer, but I didn't like having the odometer off that far. To correct the speedometer, I had it set at -7.5% To correct the odometer, I have it set at -5.2%
jfoster Posted October 8, 2009 #18 Posted October 8, 2009 I love mine...I'm like Buddy, gets old always thinking if I want to run 70 I need to be doing 77. Then your mind (our mine atleast) thinks the motor is actually turning 77 mph. Either way wouldn't go without it.
BuddyRich Posted October 8, 2009 #19 Posted October 8, 2009 They really are plug and play. Heres where I installed mine. Just used some velcro. There's only one plug in there that matches it so it would be hard to get it wrong.
Bloodbought1 Posted October 8, 2009 #20 Posted October 8, 2009 I have a Dakota Digital that was on my wing....Wonder if it will work on the RSV? Things that make you go hummmmm.
Mariner Fan Posted October 8, 2009 #21 Posted October 8, 2009 Wait a minute....you said that you bike's speedo is reading SLOW? That is opposite of most. Every one I've ever seen reads fast. In other words....the speedo will show that you are traveling maybe 70 MPH while you are actually only going about 65. Mine is this way. My speedo is reading fast. 60 on my speedo is around 55 on the garmin.
BradT Posted October 9, 2009 #22 Posted October 9, 2009 Mine is this way. My speedo is reading fast. 60 on my speedo is around 55 on the garmin. You must have one of those bikes built downunder. Brad
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