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zoo-mon · May 6th, 2009, 03:30 PM

I decide to go with no speedo or tach. Although i wanted to keep track of the mileage some how. So I put an hour meter on it. I use 50 miles an hour to calculate the milage. Right now I have 23 hours of run time. I think that is 1150 miles. This is just approximate for maintenance reasons. Oil changes, etc. Has anyone heard of this done before? Or do you think I have the only one? Let me know what you think. Roy"zoo-mon"Gregory

ProF · May 6th, 2009, 03:34 PM

I think that if you get stopped for speeding or whatever, you're going to get cited for no speedometer.

Hobbit · May 6th, 2009, 03:35 PM

sounds like a plan but do you ride everywhere at 50?
we have to have a speedo by law in the UK, not that i pay much attention to mine

zoo-mon · May 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Yes I may get cited for no speedo. That is when i will be forced to put one on. My bike does not meet federal saftey guide lines be cause of that. but It looks nice without it. 50 is just a number i use to guesstamate my mileage. It is actually less than what it adds up to. They allways ask us. do you know how fast you were going. I can honestlly say no I do not.

Hobbit · May 6th, 2009, 03:48 PM

ever thought of adding a wireless bicycle speedo? they run up to 150mph and are quite acurate and small

zoo-mon · May 6th, 2009, 04:37 PM

A friend of mine told me about those. Have not yet checked them out. I think i will look into them and maybe report back on how they work. thanks

joyflyin · May 8th, 2009, 08:10 AM

A GPS unit could work....I don't know if it would be 'spec' but it could track speed & mileage.

T wrecks · Oct 30th, 2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit

ever thought of adding a wireless bicycle speedo? they run up to 150mph and are quite acurate and small

Great idea Hobbit. I just bought one from Wiggle in the UK, for my mountain bike. Thay are the size of a wristwatch these days, tiny, and so many functions!!
Love your ride by the way Roy!!!! Nice and clean!!

gmurdock · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:22 AM

I like the idea of the bike speedo. Small enough where you realy do not notice it.

Breeze3at · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoo-mon

I decide to go with no speedo or tach. Although i wanted to keep track of the mileage some how. So I put an hour meter on it. I use 50 miles an hour to calculate the milage. Right now I have 23 hours of run time. I think that is 1150 miles. This is just approximate for maintenance reasons. Oil changes, etc. Has anyone heard of this done before? Or do you think I have the only one? Let me know what you think. Roy"zoo-mon"Gregory

zoo-mon; Google "hour meter oil change interval" or "hour meter miles conv."
It brings up a lot of info. SOME of it may be useful to you.

May 6th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#1
zoo-mon Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Custom Join Date: Apr 12th, 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 90 My Mood:	I built mine! I decide to go with no speedo or tach. Although i wanted to keep track of the mileage some how. So I put an hour meter on it. I use 50 miles an hour to calculate the milage. Right now I have 23 hours of run time. I think that is 1150 miles. This is just approximate for maintenance reasons. Oil changes, etc. Has anyone heard of this done before? Or do you think I have the only one? Let me know what you think. Roy"zoo-mon"Gregory __________________ Build it Ride it Roy"Zoo-mon"Gregory Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Dec 12th, 2009 at 03:39 PM. Reason: Added Picture

May 6th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#2
ProF Contributor$ Ride: '03 Road Glide Join Date: Mar 17th, 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 302 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! I think that if you get stopped for speeding or whatever, you're going to get cited for no speedometer. __________________ I doubt, therefore I might be.

May 6th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#3
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,721 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! sounds like a plan but do you ride everywhere at 50? we have to have a speedo by law in the UK, not that i pay much attention to mine __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#4
zoo-mon Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Custom Join Date: Apr 12th, 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 90 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! Yes I may get cited for no speedo. That is when i will be forced to put one on. My bike does not meet federal saftey guide lines be cause of that. but It looks nice without it. 50 is just a number i use to guesstamate my mileage. It is actually less than what it adds up to. They allways ask us. do you know how fast you were going. I can honestlly say no I do not. __________________ Build it Ride it Roy"Zoo-mon"Gregory

May 6th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#5
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,721 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! ever thought of adding a wireless bicycle speedo? they run up to 150mph and are quite acurate and small __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 6th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#6
zoo-mon Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Custom Join Date: Apr 12th, 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 90 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! A friend of mine told me about those. Have not yet checked them out. I think i will look into them and maybe report back on how they work. thanks __________________ Build it Ride it Roy"Zoo-mon"Gregory

May 8th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#7
joyflyin Community Leader Ride: 2005 Deuce Join Date: Jan 5th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,470 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! A GPS unit could work....I don't know if it would be 'spec' but it could track speed & mileage.

Oct 30th, 2009, 09:22 AM	#9
gmurdock Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 163 My Mood:	Re: I built mine! I like the idea of the bike speedo. Small enough where you realy do not notice it.

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