Q&A

Can I replace speedometer?

Can I replace speedometer?

Confirm that the speed changes as the vehicle drives slower and faster. Replacing the speedometer can seem like a large job, but when broken down into steps, many are able to complete it themselves. If you have any questions along the way, you can always Ask a Mechanic.

Is changing speedometer illegal?

Of course, “resetting” an odometer is generally illegal in the United States. 49 USC 32703(2) says a person may not “disconnect, reset, alter, or have disconnected, reset, or altered, an odometer of a motor vehicle intending to change the mileage registered by the odometer.”

How much does it cost to get a speedometer fixed?

Most shops charge between $100-$250 for in-house speed sensor replacement. However, DIY costs tend to be significantly less, as only the cost of the sensor itself will be absorbed. In many cases, a sensor of this nature can be purchased for as little as $25-$40.

How much does it cost to recalibrate your speedometer?

In some speed related cases, this speedometer calibration can be very helpful. You can get it calibrated at almost any auto mechanic shop. The cost is usually around $75. Sometimes, charges can be reduced when it is clear that the speed was more comparable to a speeding charge than a reckless driving charge.

Which is the best service for speedometer repair?

Speedometer repair and restoration is a highly specialised skill and our technicians have many years experience to provide this service to a quality standard of the highest level.

Who are digital Speedos stockists in the UK?

Welcome to Digital Speedos, we are the distributor in the UK for the following well known Brands: KOSO, Daytona Global and Axel Joost. We are also mainline stockists for Motogadget, Acewell, Smiths, Veethree, Highsider, Kellermann and Intellitronix. These brands allow us to provide a full range of products for your custom motorcycle or car.

Is it possible to repair a motorcycle Speedo?

“It’s another first!” says Bond “And shows a relentless drive to research and develop the repair of items of equipment which were clearly never designed to be repaired, and which are probably no longer available as spare/replacement parts.”

What kind of speedometer does a Smiths motorycycle have?

From 1964 onwards most SMITHS motorycycle instruments were of the Magnetic Movement type and can be identified by having SSM (speedometer) or RSM ( rev-counter ) at the begining of the part number on the dial face. Restoration or Reproduction?