SpeedoDRD install

I'm still about 1-2 mph off. Do I correct once more or do I live with the difference and forgo the correction and accept it as my safety valve? I was considering -11.1% as my final. but then I'd have to readjust if I put on Pilot Road 2 tires. Thoughts?
 
FZ1inNH said:
I'm still about 1-2 mph off. Do I correct once more or do I live with the difference and forgo the correction and accept it as my safety valve? I was considering -11.1% as my final. but then I'd have to readjust if I put on Pilot Road 2 tires. Thoughts?
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I say leave it because remember you'll always be a little off at some speed. I corrected mine @ 70 MPH this way I'm "safe" on the highway. If I'm 1 or 2 MPH off @ 25 MPH it's not a big deal.
 
Hey Everyone,
Well NJFZ1 gave me some good advice about 16/47T sprocket setup and now I have 3 questions about the SpeedoDRD.

#1. Where is the speedometer input on a 2006 FZ1?

#2. On the SpeedoDRD, will the wires be long enough to put it under the seat so it can be reprogrammed later if necessary? Any other suggestions?

#3. I have read stuff about how your speed and mileage on the bike may not necessarily be integrated. In other words, even if my speedometer is corrected, my odometer could still be off a good bit. If the odometer isn't correct, there is no reliable way to even check gas mileage unless you ride with a GPS.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
 
Falcon2 said:
Hey Everyone,
Well NJFZ1 gave me some good advice about 16/47T sprocket setup and now I have 3 questions about the SpeedoDRD.

#1. Where is the speedometer input on a 2006 FZ1?

#2. On the SpeedoDRD, will the wires be long enough to put it under the seat so it can be reprogrammed later if necessary? Any other suggestions?

#3. I have read stuff about how your speed and mileage on the bike may not necessarily be integrated. In other words, even if my speedometer is corrected, my odometer could still be off a good bit. If the odometer isn't correct, there is no reliable way to even check gas mileage unless you ride with a GPS.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
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#1. It's under the gas tank. Three wire connector if I remember correctly. Once you have the SpeedoDRD you will see what the corresponding plug looks like. I know I had posted a pic of it a while back, but can't find the thread.

#2. Yes, they are long enough and that is exactly where I have mine located. Lift seat and adjust ;)

#3. Correct again...even if your speed is correct your odometer might not be, but shouldn't be off by much.
 
Ok, I found some pics:

Connector for speed sensor:
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SpeedoDRD harness connected:
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SpeedoDRD location:
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NJ thanks for the picture and the info. You are the man! I will have to get some pictures on here of my bike, sprocket, etc. Its mostly stock but in great shape. I'll have to figure out how to do it. I'm pretty new to this forum stuff. Thanks again for that help.
 
I installed the SpeedoDRD. Everyone on here said it was easy to do and works great. I can not disagree. It is awesome. With -1/+2 sprocket change, I had a -14.3% correction ratio. My speed is on the money now (per GPS) and my odometer reads approximately 3% low now. I like that because the first 16,000 miles with the stock 5% error means I racked up an extra 800 miles on the guage that I didn't really drive. Now I will SLOWLY start to correct that injustice. Awesome gadget for $70!
 
I have to dredge up this old thread and call out the SpeedoDRD crowd to ask questions.

Are any of you having any trouble with this unit? I ask because without it, the bike runs very well. After plugging it back in (with dielectric greased fittings) at about 3k to 3800k RPMS the bike feels like it is studdering. The RPMs don't seem to fluctuate much but the whole bike feels like you are on a steady throttle and then applying the brake for 1/2 to 1 second intervals? VERY jerky! So, unplugged it and the bike is back to smooth.

So far, the only reference I found on Google was that some settings just don't sync well with the ECU so it was suggested to try a new setting. Most have said to stay away from any setting that had .0 in it. I'll have to wait for a sunny day and then I'm going to route the board out from under the seat so I can set it without removing anything and do some trial runs at various settings. If I find a setting that works with the correction and doesn't give this odd behavior, I'll leave it alone. Otherwise, I'm removing it and sending it to 12 O'Clock Labs to diagnose it and ask for help resolving this. I've sent them a support request explaining the issue and will let you know what they say. As far as I know, they stand behind their product.

Anyone else have an issue? Can a few of you change your settings? Round up or down to the next .0 or .5 setting and test a steady 3300 RPM throttle? Let me know what you find. Also, can you please note the version of the unit? It's either on a sticker under the board or printed on the board itself.
 
No one, eh?

Well, I sent the email to them this morning and within 45 minutes got the email response back from a guy named Brooks! Sunday? This is customer service my friends!

I have version 3.1x of the unit. He's asked me to leave it plugged in and reset to factory defaults with no programming available. If the bike runs normal, then the ECU doesn't like the speed vs rpm change and he has a fix that he will explain to me over the phone. No idea what he will do if the bike still is acting strange.

I'm also going to check DIAG mode for any more erroneous codes... Nothing ever comes up on the display while turning the bike on or during rides but it didn't the last time with the two codes either.

More to come but I'd like to hear from others please?
 
Cobalt said:
I have to dredge up this old thread and call out the SpeedoDRD crowd to ask questions.

Are any of you having any trouble with this unit? I ask because without it, the bike runs very well. After plugging it back in (with dielectric greased fittings) at about 3k to 3800k RPMS the bike feels like it is studdering. The RPMs don't seem to fluctuate much but the whole bike feels like you are on a steady throttle and then applying the brake for 1/2 to 1 second intervals? VERY jerky! So, unplugged it and the bike is back to smooth.

So far, the only reference I found on Google was that some settings just don't sync well with the ECU so it was suggested to try a new setting. Most have said to stay away from any setting that had .0 in it. I'll have to wait for a sunny day and then I'm going to route the board out from under the seat so I can set it without removing anything and do some trial runs at various settings. If I find a setting that works with the correction and doesn't give this odd behavior, I'll leave it alone. Otherwise, I'm removing it and sending it to 12 O'Clock Labs to diagnose it and ask for help resolving this. I've sent them a support request explaining the issue and will let you know what they say. As far as I know, they stand behind their product.

Anyone else have an issue? Can a few of you change your settings? Round up or down to the next .0 or .5 setting and test a steady 3300 RPM throttle? Let me know what you find. Also, can you please note the version of the unit? It's either on a sticker under the board or printed on the board itself.
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I'm just curious... What would be the advantage to putting it to a different setting? You would no longer have the corrected speed, right? I'd just send it back and let them send you a replacement unit. Just my two cents of course. Keep in mind, I don't use, nor have I used any electronical controlled units on my bike so maybe I'm wrong.
 
Any ECU flashings that can be done at the dealer? Maybe this is a TSB.


Unrelated....if this thing corrects for gearing..you could technically make it record much less than the bike went correct? Surprised this unit is legal!
 
Thanks guys. Billy, I'd read that some bikes had issues with certain settings. Some didn't like anything with .0 so no -5.0, -6.0 etc... Some didn't like other points.... So I tried -6.9, -7.0, -8.1, -8.3 and -8.5. Yes, it moves my indicated speed around as it is supposed to but the bike just gets very jerky in those low RPMs. You can set these at a range and with fine adjustments. You can correct to "close enough" or dial it in to "dead-on accurate" and I chose -10.9 because it got me to dead-on with the 16T sprocket. After going back to the 17T, I went to "close enough" with -6.9%. So moving down simply meant closer to dead-on. ;)

I know, "keep the RPMs up!" but nearly all of my commute is back roads and traffic all under 35 mph. I'm trying to conserve a bit of fuel at the same time so I'm not commuting to work in 1st gear. No one go there please....

No ECU flash and there will never be one from the dealer. They've never had a recall on the ECU and the bike is way out of warranty. :D

As for being legal, yes it is. It matters not what you set it for, if the LEO records your speed at X, there is no argument you can offer in your defense when they discover you've altered the bike in this manner. This is meant to correct your speedo to make it accurate, not deceive the law. ;) I don't think there is a single bike out of Japan that isn't at least 7% off in your favor. Remember this as it is a valid argument in a ticket case for you too! :yes: Well, unless you corrected it like I'm doing.
 
waldo877 said:
Any ECU flashings that can be done at the dealer? Maybe this is a TSB.


Unrelated....if this thing corrects for gearing..you could technically make it record much less than the bike went correct? Surprised this unit is legal!
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Off topic... where do you ride here in NH? Wife and I are all over the state during riding season. Maybe meet up for a ride... :D
 
SpeedoDRD Plus+1

I am running the SpeedoDRD and love it !

I installed it over the winter and (using a GPS) figured the -11.9 % correction value, ( I changed the gearing), and it reads spot on.

Couldn't be happier. It is less expensive than the Speedo-Healer and is water-proof to boot . . . ! AND, , , It is made right here in the good 'ol USA !
 
Cobalt said:
Off topic... where do you ride here in NH? Wife and I are all over the state during riding season. Maybe meet up for a ride... :D
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Definitely! I'm in the process of trying to install new carb boots, but I ride all over. I live in Weare, so I'm 'close' to all the nice roads around here. Favorite ride is here out to Keene and into VT. Last weekend I went all up 127 and then up to Laconia.
 
Eric I haven't noticed anything like that with my bike. Next time I ride it I will pay more attention...by the way I've had the SpeedoDRD installed now for almost two years.
 
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