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Speedometer option for street legal KDX...

Posted: 07:31 pm Feb 18 2021
by NoBs
Easy to dismiss this but..... how about a cellphone with a speedometer/trip combo app on the handlebars ? It's " affixed " to the bike. Not exactly conventional but.,, only thing I can think off off the top of my head is that it would be easy to rest the mileage, a no no in a car, not sure how it reads for a bike. Hey, it's winter...

Re: Speedometer option for street legal KDX...

Posted: 08:15 pm Feb 18 2021
by Goat
I think lots of adventure bikes do just that. My buddy has a gps thingy that does everything on his handlebars.

Re: Speedometer option for street legal KDX...

Posted: 08:37 am Feb 19 2021
by NoBs
Agreed.... but is is legal instead of a bolt on speedometer ? I have no idea what the regs would be for a bike in a state like mine ( Pa. ) That would solve one issue for legalizing the bike for the highway in a hurry.. Probably be more accurate than a conventional speedometer as well..

Re: Speedometer option for street legal KDX...

Posted: 09:35 am Feb 19 2021
by K50X200
Pennsylvania requires a non-resettable odometer for inspection - so a cell phone is a no go... Trailtech is what I have on my plated KDX.

Re: Speedometer option for street legal KDX...

Posted: 01:08 pm Feb 19 2021
by Goat
Ahh. My state (WA) does not require speedo.
My bike came with the Trail Tech Endurance.
You could go that route. It uses a magnet and tire size, like a bicycle. Worked fine when it worked but did not seem to like the abuse I give my bike, so I took it off.
I’d be happy to send it to you if you want to try it.
But you’d need to upgrade to PM me your info.

Re: Speedometer option for street legal KDX...

Posted: 01:56 pm Feb 19 2021
by KDXGarage
Each state has its own requirements. Look up the laws for your state.

I seriously doubt a smart phone is going to be OK for any legal device as an odometer or speedometer.