PDA

View Full Version : R1200CL speedometer accuracy

brando1nh
05-12-2005, 09:37 PM
I just bought a new '04 R1200CL and the only complaint I have so far is that the speedometer seems to run about 10% fast. Has anyone else had this experience and if so, is there a solution?
BradfordBenn
05-12-2005, 10:09 PM
Pretty much every BMW Speedo seems to be a fast. PMDave started a great thread about this at http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5632
Mudbug
05-13-2005, 10:32 AM
I just bought a new '04 R1200CL and the only complaint I have so far is that the speedometer seems to run about 10% fast. Has anyone else had this experience and if so, is there a solution?

That is a characteristic of all R1200CL's.

There are three things you can do.

1) Invest in a GPS. Mount it between the handle bars. Fun and expensive, $300+ on up.

2) Attach a bicycle computer, Sigma Sport is a good choice. Cost around $27.00. Aerostich sells them.

3) Live with the bike as is. Cost $0

BTW, nice bike. Great for around town or cross country.

:thumb
Mudbug
05-13-2005, 10:54 AM
brando1nh -

Attached is a photo of a 03 R1200CL with a Garmin V attached between the handlebars using gadgetguy.net hardware.