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Rhodie · 05-12-2007

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On 2007-05-11 20:06, badrufus wrote:
So I assume your Canadian odometer reads in kilometers? That's what I think he wants to change, the odometer. On my bike the odo reads in miles, and the speedo has an outer ring in miles, and an inner ring in kilometers per hour. The inner kph ring is much harder to read, but it's there at least.
I don't know Rhodie, but maybe there's a company somewhere that does this sort of thing. Maybe a Google?

I should have put it better in the first place - thanks badrufus.
Thai Triumph dealership has just opened and there is a real learning curve.
They have had to import Californian spec trumpets due to Thailand's tough emmission laws - anyone who has visited & taken a tuk-tuk around BKK eating the smog-filled air will see & taste the irony.

Why do I need it? Well essentially I don't, but it would just help on riding routes as all signposts with distances are marked in kms. As well as all maps.
I am not bothered about the Speedo element as riding speed is not essential and "doing the math" is actually a good mental exercise whilst en route.
But just regearing the odometer & trip would be useful & helpful. After reading your responses maybe some of our Euro/Canadian members can advise?
Thanks
Rhodie

PAAS · 05-12-2007

The only way to do this properly is to use a mainland European (or Canadian) spec. speedo. I would have thought your dealership should be fitting these before selling the bikes if the local market requires a speedo and odometer that reads in kilometres. I can't imagine an American accepting a bike with a metric speedo from his local dealer!

Rhodie · 05-12-2007

Paul
Your logic is absolute. Unfortunately such does not always apply here.

The reasoning given was they thought that the mph speedo looked cooler.
In reality, I believe that as they had to import Cali spec they overlooked such an issue.
It's no biggy - I had hoped that there might have been a different cable/cog/wheel fitting that would just recalibrate wheel revolutions that was outside the speedometer itself.

Guess I'll just have to keep doing the math!
Cheers
Rhodie

PAAS · 05-12-2007

Hi Rhodie,

I understand that the marketplace in Thailand may be somewhat different to what I might expect in the UK or US. You can console yourself with the idea that your Bonnie is more authentic by having an imperial speedo!

I'm surprised your dealer had to import your bike, seeing as Bonnies for the US (and Aspac) markets are now built in Thailand!

Anyway, wherever it came from, I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment from it in the coming years. I've had my T100 just over 2 years now and haven't regretted swapping my Ducati for it at all.

Enjoy!

bobmig · 05-12-2007

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On 2007-05-11 13:48, FastFreddieCAN wrote:
Canadian spec bikes are in km/hr as well.

Done the ton many many times on my Canadian spec Bonnie. Oh, wait.... never mind! :razz:
Bob