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RDNZL · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: A couple of Noob questions

Hi All! New to the forum and to K11's. Thanks for indulging me here.

I have a couple of (probably dumb) questions that I don't see answers for in a quick search in the forums.

- Is the speedo on the RS's known to be 'off' a little? It seems to be showing a couple of mph faster than I am actually travelling. Kinda verified with the odometer on a known distance. I calc about 6% too fast.

- There are 2 screw holes in the rear fender. They look like the perfect place for a reflector or something. Is there an accessory that fits these holes? Also, does anyone know the thread size of the holes?

- My third question was going to be on coolant, but I looked here and I think I'm safe with what the local guys have, the dealer's a fur piece down the road.

Thanks!
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drikko · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:53 pm Post subject:

Most speedos read about that much faster than the real speed. Use a GPS to see exactly how far out it is. Mine is more like 10% out, both my cars are about 5 - 10% optimistic. Probably trying to not have you sue them for getting tickets I guess.
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rbm · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: A couple of Noob questions

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: A couple of Noob questions

DLBass · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:05 am Post subject:

My speedo reads approx 10% fast according to my Garmin Zumo

The two holes are for the full length extension to the rear fender which many people remove. It's made detachable to aid rear wheel removal, and without it the bike looks a little more sporty, and throws up more spray.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:43 am Post subject:

Howard64180 · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:21 am Post subject:

I used the method described in the link below to recalibrate my K1100RS speedometer. I couldn't get the soldering iron trick to work but I just adjusted the potentiometer as described and checked the results against my GPS. It worked perfectly.

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=599.0

DLBass · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject:

Ah yes, the vertical holes are not visible over here in Europe as our licence plates are big enough to cover them up, and many people bolt through to secure their plate to the fender.

David
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RDNZL · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info, glad to know I'm not imagining the uncalibrated speedo.
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Moondog · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:23 pm Post subject:

Yep, mine reads about 5mph fast. Been that way since day one.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:01 pm Post subject:

I have my Zumo (gps) positioned over the speedometer for a couple reasons.

It is a much more accurate speedo plus since my K-RS was originally a Canadian bike, the speedometer only shows kph, no mph.
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