2008 Odometer Race

[rbentnail]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

And just to make you freezing northerners hate me even more....

Here's my ending photo from last October:

That's pretty good there Rich. I picked up the FJR on 1/30 and turned 3400 last night

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by pat0021

I missed that when I read over it. Zedx11 sent me a pm about it. Guess the honor system won't work this year.

well, with more people involved and money at stake, i think we should try to stick with the plan on this one. that way there is NO issues. thanks Pat.

[pat0021]

Ok here is the updated pic with some extra miles on it...

[zedx11]

thank you Pat

[BigJohn]

I'm in. Starting at 27,780.4 miles on the odo. I'll edit this post and add a photo tomorrow night.

Added 04/10/2008

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by likearock4x4

Now, Rich, what would make you think people would hate you for riding a motorcycle.

Because I got to ride 5,000 miles while your bikes were all snug in their beds while visions of twisty roads danced in your heads!

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by pat0021

I missed that when I read over it. Zedx11 sent me a pm about it. Guess the honor system won't work this year.

When it was "just" a donation to the forum in the winner's name, the honor system was great.

This is for moolah!

For 98% of us, the honor system would work. Problem is, one of the 2% would be the winner.

[likearock4x4]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Because I got to ride 5,000 miles while your bikes were all snug in their beds while visions of twisty roads danced in your heads!

Rich, I won't envy anyone who has a better opportunity to ride than me.

[likearock4x4]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

When it was "just" a donation to the forum in the winner's name, the honor system was great.

This is for moolah!

For 98% of us, the honor system would work. Problem is, one of the 2% would be the winner.

That's kind of true.... with the speedo healers we have, we could "rig" our bikes to record more than what we really ride. In fact, I'm at a slight disadvantage with mine calibrated to real speed. So, the honor system is still in play here, to a point.

[pat0021]

You know what sucks. Since installing the scootworks pulley my ODO registers low as compared to the GPS...LOL I am in it for the fun. I have no chance this year. I am gutting a house I just bought and have only had the bike out once. About 150 miles so far for the year.

[warsw]

Mine ODO is really strange. I have checked it twice and it is spot on but my speedometer is off by 10%. I have decided to just use my GPS as a speedometer and keep my ODO where it is.

[kingement]

My speedo reads about 8.5% high based on my GPS tracking. My plan is to get a SpeedoHealer to correct it:



Cal-Sportbike >>> Speedo Healer, Pipercross Air Filters, Galfer Brakes, Gear Indicator Pro, Elka Suspension.

HealTech Electronics Ltd. - Makers of the GIpro/ATRE and SpeedoHealer

It seems like a pretty cool gadget and the latest model was just released.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

And just to make you freezing northerners hate me even more....

Here's my ending photo from last October:

wow rich, about 5K miles and only 1/5 a tank of gas, thats awesome mileage



kenny

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by pat0021

You know what sucks. Since installing the scootworks pulley my ODO registers low as compared to the GPS...LOL I am in it for the fun. I have no chance this year. I am gutting a house I just bought and have only had the bike out once. About 150 miles so far for the year.

is the speedometer correction electronic... cause (not trying to sell them cause it is not for motorcycles YET) but here is my invention for trucks

Merlin Controls Electronic Control Systems / FMDK Home Page

look under truck enthusiast products or go here Speed Wizard Speedometer Correction

i wonder i wonder... doubt many motorcycle guys would pay 200 bux anyway

but you never know

kenny

[pat0021]

Originally Posted by Mercury

is the speedometer correction electronic... cause (not trying to sell them cause it is not for motorcycles YET) but here is my invention for trucks

Merlin Controls Electronic Control Systems / FMDK Home Page

look under truck enthusiast products or go here Speed Wizard Speedometer Correction

i wonder i wonder... doubt many motorcycle guys would pay 200 bux anyway

but you never know

kenny

Well where to start.... MY speedo face was adjusted by 3 percent when it was made to help offset the factory error. The Odometer was accurate. But when I installed the overdrive pulley it changed both to where my speedo now reads slow and my ODO reads low. No big deal as far as I am concerned. I run a GPS most of the time.

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by Mercury

wow rich, about 5K miles and only 1/5 a tank of gas, thats awesome mileage

I tell ya man... ever since I dumped the Cobra Fi2000R and installed the PC3 with this super secret map that i got from the guy that programs the new Knight Rider Mustang, this Vulcan is just awesome!

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by Mercury

i wonder i wonder... doubt many motorcycle guys would pay 200 bux anyway

Nobody.

The Speedo Healer and YellowBox are only $100

Yes, the correction is 100% electronic. The new version of the speedo healer can REALLY "mess" with the readings, but the original version can still do a 99% +/- correction.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

I tell ya man... ever since I dumped the Cobra Fi2000R and installed the PC3 with this super secret map that i got from the guy that programs the new Knight Rider Mustang, this Vulcan is just awesome!

thats funny stuff right there



on the speedohealer - i think ill stick to the lifted truck market

kenny

[spitfire9]

What the heck- I'll play. Better late than never, since I have absolutely no chance to win anyway.
Mileage as of 4/13/08- 3045mi