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[Tmall]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Even Harley guys know the speedo is attached to the FRONT wheel.

[bull durham] The rose goes in the front, big guy. [/bull durham]

JC

Then why does your speedo read wrong when you change your rear sprocket?

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Tmall

Then why does your speedo read wrong when you change your rear sprocket?

1. It was wrong to begin with.

2. You have your wheels on back to front.

3. You're on glue.

The front tire rotates at the same rate of turns per MPH, regardless of what sprocket you're running, unless your running such a big rear sprocket, that your front tire never touches the pavement.

JC

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

1. It was wrong to begin with.

2. You have your wheels on back to front.

3. You're on glue.

The front tire rotates at the same rate of turns per MPH, regardless of what sprocket you're running, unless your running such a big rear sprocket, that your front tire never touches the pavement.

JC

I understand. But, what I'm telling you is.. Most newer bikes do not have a pick up running to the front tire. Pretty sure it's off of the tach or gearbox.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Tmall

I understand. But, what I'm telling you is.. Most newer bikes do not have a pick up running to the front tire. Pretty sure it's off of the tach or gearbox.

I guess that depends on what you consider "newer".

Still plenty of bikes out there running analog gauges, but, you're right, electronic gauges run off of a gearbox box pickup, and are calibrated for the stock sprocket.

JC

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

I guess that depends on what you consider "newer".

Still plenty of bikes out there running analog gauges, but, you're right, electronic gauges run off of a gearbox box pickup, and are calibrated for the stock sprocket.

Either way, a guy towing a Harley is not likely to rack up any additional miles, since the layshaft doesn't spin in neutral.

JC

I have "analogue" gauges. As in, they have needles instead of digital numbers. And it's run off of the tach.


I'm really curious now as to which are more common.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Tmall

I have "analogue" gauges. As in, they have needles instead of digital numbers. And it's run off of the tach.


I'm really curious now as to which are more common.

I know my 92 Zuk had a front wheel cable jobbie for the Speedo and I know my 2005 Buell does not.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Tmall

I have "analogue" gauges. As in, they have needles instead of digital numbers. And it's run off of the tach.


I'm really curious now as to which are more common.

Sorry, I meant analogue as in mechanical, instead of electronic. My 2001 Duc still had a front wheel drive speedo, as do a lot of cruisers and other "non-sport" bikes.

In terms of what's more commonly used today, my guess would be electronic. In terms of how many bikes on the street still have the front wheel drive units, I'm sure the number would have to outweigh the newer stuff by far.

JC

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Sorry, I meant analogue as in mechanical, instead of electronic. My 2001 Duc still had a front wheel drive speedo, as do a lot of cruisers and other "non-sport" bikes.

In terms of what's more commonly used today, my guess would be electronic. In terms of how many bikes on the street still have the front wheel drive units, I'm sure the number would have to outweigh the newer stuff by far.

JC

That we can definitely agree on. I wonder if it's because they already have ecu to control fuel and the like? It'd likely be a simple step to throw a speed algorithm in the programming, and voila, the computer tells your speed.