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RE: [ST] new lister with license in jeopardy



On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:19:15 -0800, Neil Lindsey wrote:

>My theory is that the FACE of the ST speedo dial has been rotated slightly
>counter-clockwise to produce the higher-than-normal readings.  If you think
>about this for a sec, I believe you will realize that this produces a
>non-linear discrepancy between the indicated and actual speed.  This is
>because the speed increments that are painted on the speedo face are evenly
>spaced.  For example, a 5 mph error at 30 mph will be the same 5 mph error
>at 60 mph, but the % error would be different.
>
>So in other words the speedo is off by a FIXED amount, regardless of the
>speed you are actually traveling.  This also would explain why the perceived
>error rate seems to decrease the faster you go.  The 'adjustment' that the
>manufacturer makes would be easy to implement and it wouldn't affect the
>odometer.

Well that is not how my Sprint speedo works. My +7.5% error may vary a little at 
different speeds, but the error is only 1 or 2 mph around 30 and 6-7 mph near 70 
mph.

David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA





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