Hawk odometer -- why inaccurate?

bmw111 · 04-05-2020, 10:34 PM

OK, my new Hawk's odometer has DOUBLED the mileage I've actually ridden. I've ridden at most 10 or so miles since assembly, and it states as of today 22 miles. Hogwash.

So I get that they're ridiculously inaccurate, but I would like to know why. Is there some way to "fix" the accuracy problem without replacing the entire instrument cluster?

**JerryHawk250** · 04-06-2020, 07:44 AM

Yes there is a fix. Like most of us we just replaced the speedometer with a more accurate digital speedometer.

roundhouse · 04-06-2020, 08:14 AM

Are the odos set for KM or just way off?

**JerryHawk250** · 04-06-2020, 08:39 AM

I think it's KM but still way off.

bmw111 · 04-06-2020, 09:58 AM

I get there's a replacement available but am wondering -- besides it being "set" for km -- if there's a way to make it more accurate without spending $70 or so.

**JerryHawk250** · 04-06-2020, 10:04 AM

Probably so but would not be cost effective. It will take so trial and error on gear swapping as it is a mechanical driven odometer. The digital speedometer is worth it as you will also have a tachometer.

Kenstogie · 04-06-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Yes there is a fix. Like most of us we just replaced the speedometer with a more accurate digital speedometer.

mine is on the way.....unfortunately the slow boat from china is even slower these days.....

NzBrakelathes · 04-06-2020, 09:12 PM

I have a unit - low fuel light doesn't work and I need to make a repair to the loom.

What number suits you? see if we can do a deal etc?

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bmw111 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NorthEast Posts: 71	Hawk odometer -- why inaccurate? OK, my new Hawk's odometer has DOUBLED the mileage I've actually ridden. I've ridden at most 10 or so miles since assembly, and it states as of today 22 miles. Hogwash. So I get that they're ridiculously inaccurate, but I would like to know why. Is there some way to "fix" the accuracy problem without replacing the entire instrument cluster?
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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,554	I think it's KM but still way off. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-06-2020, 10:04 AM	#6
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,554	Probably so but would not be cost effective. It will take so trial and error on gear swapping as it is a mechanical driven odometer. The digital speedometer is worth it as you will also have a tachometer. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-06-2020, 08:14 AM	#3
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	Are the odos set for KM or just way off?
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04-06-2020, 09:58 AM	#5
bmw111 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NorthEast Posts: 71	I get there's a replacement available but am wondering -- besides it being "set" for km -- if there's a way to make it more accurate without spending $70 or so.
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04-06-2020, 09:12 PM	#8
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	I have a unit - low fuel light doesn't work and I need to make a repair to the loom. What number suits you? see if we can do a deal etc?
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