TaoTao HELLCAT 125 speedometer From KMH TO MPH?

DeseanM · 08-19-2018, 10:59 PM

Hey what’s up Chinese riderrrsss.... quick question for you guys I just recently purchased a hellcat 125 and I have the slightest idea on how to change it from kmh to mph on the speedometer have tried everything maybe I’m missing something help a brotha out! 🤔🤔🤔

Chinabike · 08-20-2018, 02:11 AM

I just pressed the left button till a section started flashing. Then set with the right button.

Chinabike · 08-20-2018, 02:17 AM

try this.

Chromehead22 · 08-31-2018, 12:47 PM

Have been trying to find this out as well. I have tried the above, but no dice. Some have said the Hellcat will not switch over to MPH from KMH, but I have seen several online pics of Hellcats that do read in MPH. Anyone that has actually got it to work on a Hellcat??

imapdog · 08-31-2018, 01:23 PM

prob have to buy new cluster. this is usually common early bird shipments on new bikes and atv's. this run of hellcats must be new allotment for the dealers and they ordered wrong ones, and prob whole allotment is this way....once you get the mph one it will most likely read 6mph faster than gps mph

Chinabike · 08-31-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chromehead22

Have been trying to find this out as well. I have tried the above, but no dice. Some have said the Hellcat will not switch over to MPH from KMH, but I have seen several online pics of Hellcats that do read in MPH. Anyone that has actually got it to work on a Hellcat??

Yes. 2017. But think they missed up the 2018.
What imapdog said below.

culcune · 09-01-2018, 03:38 PM

I believe federal law for DOT/EPA certified bikes, they MUST be in MPH. I doubt you guys will get recourse, as opposed to paying out of pocket, but perhaps putting some pressure on the dealer might help.

Chromehead22 · 09-02-2018, 12:50 AM

It seems to be a problem in the 2018’s. I am going to ask the dealer about it (familygokarts) as if they are selling To US customers, it seems it should have the option to register in MPH. On the start up sequence it will show a MPH on the cluster (along with everything else) but after the sequence it goes to the KPH setting and cannot be switched that I can tell.

ShiftDX · 09-03-2018, 02:17 AM

Hey guys, new guy here.

I also just picked up a Hellcat two weeks ago myself, and with the same issue. My speedometer lights up and right to KPH. Tried everything to get it to mph. Basically we have to replace with these with a better speedometer?

MICRider · 09-03-2018, 10:54 PM

Not a very beautiful solution, but I would just use one of my old cell phones (no sim) and load a speedo app on it. They are plentiful in the app store and way way more accurate than any china bike or Japanese bike speedo. Get a mount off of ebay and your golden.

RedCrowRides · 09-04-2018, 09:03 PM

My 2018 Gen2 Vader does read in MPH and not KPH, but that said according to my cellphone app and also running it alongside other vehicles and comparing MPH readings, it is laughably inaccurate.Still ,if you run it alongside someone and find out what your 3 most common legal speed limits are on your speedo and memorize what that shows as on your bike, that will almost always get you by, it ain't like your in serious danger of breaking any speed limits if you find out what 25,35, 45 are .

Chinabike · 09-04-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RedCrowRides

if you run it alongside someone and find out what your 3 most common legal speed limits are on your speedo and memorize what that shows as on your bike, that will almost always get you by

Thats good advice. I do same.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-04-2018, 09:45 PM

Just swap the speedometer out to one that you can calibrate
Like this one. Samdo Motorcycle Digital Odometer Speedometer Tachometer KMH MPH 14000RPM Gear Dirt MotorBike 1,2,4 Cylinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYK10Q2..._gKYJBbM2V5SSN

ShiftDX · 09-04-2018, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Just swap the speedometer out to one that you can calibrate
Like this one. Samdo Motorcycle Digital Odometer Speedometer Tachometer KMH MPH 14000RPM Gear Dirt MotorBike 1,2,4 Cylinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYK10Q2..._gKYJBbM2V5SSN

Good call JerryHawk, going to order one of these Friday and see if anything changes, worst case I can always send it back.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-05-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ShiftDX

Good call JerryHawk, going to order one of these Friday and see if anything changes, worst case I can always send it back.

This one has the gear indicators and turn signal. and looks Identical to the stock speedo. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716TGCRT...d_i=B0716TGCRT

08-19-2018, 10:59 PM	#1
DeseanM Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 1	TaoTao HELLCAT 125 speedometer From KMH TO MPH? Hey what’s up Chinese riderrrsss.... quick question for you guys I just recently purchased a hellcat 125 and I have the slightest idea on how to change it from kmh to mph on the speedometer have tried everything maybe I’m missing something help a brotha out! 🤔🤔🤔
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09-01-2018, 03:38 PM	#7
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I believe federal law for DOT/EPA certified bikes, they MUST be in MPH. I doubt you guys will get recourse, as opposed to paying out of pocket, but perhaps putting some pressure on the dealer might help. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Not a very beautiful solution, but I would just use one of my old cell phones (no sim) and load a speedo app on it. They are plentiful in the app store and way way more accurate than any china bike or Japanese bike speedo. Get a mount off of ebay and your golden. Last edited by MICRider; 09-03-2018 at 10:55 PM. Reason: spelling
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RedCrowRides Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 759	My 2018 Gen2 Vader does read in MPH and not KPH, but that said according to my cellphone app and also running it alongside other vehicles and comparing MPH readings, it is laughably inaccurate.Still ,if you run it alongside someone and find out what your 3 most common legal speed limits are on your speedo and memorize what that shows as on your bike, that will almost always get you by, it ain't like your in serious danger of breaking any speed limits if you find out what 25,35, 45 are . __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 2004 Sportster 2018 VADER 2020 Orion RXB250L
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08-20-2018, 02:11 AM	#2
Chinabike Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 361	I just pressed the left button till a section started flashing. Then set with the right button.
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08-20-2018, 02:17 AM	#3
Chinabike Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 361	try this.
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08-31-2018, 12:47 PM	#4
Chromehead22 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: West (by God) Virginia Posts: 10	Have been trying to find this out as well. I have tried the above, but no dice. Some have said the Hellcat will not switch over to MPH from KMH, but I have seen several online pics of Hellcats that do read in MPH. Anyone that has actually got it to work on a Hellcat??
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08-31-2018, 01:23 PM	#5
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	prob have to buy new cluster. this is usually common early bird shipments on new bikes and atv's. this run of hellcats must be new allotment for the dealers and they ordered wrong ones, and prob whole allotment is this way....once you get the mph one it will most likely read 6mph faster than gps mph
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09-02-2018, 12:50 AM	#8
Chromehead22 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: West (by God) Virginia Posts: 10	It seems to be a problem in the 2018’s. I am going to ask the dealer about it (familygokarts) as if they are selling To US customers, it seems it should have the option to register in MPH. On the start up sequence it will show a MPH on the cluster (along with everything else) but after the sequence it goes to the KPH setting and cannot be switched that I can tell.
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09-03-2018, 02:17 AM	#9
ShiftDX Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 4	Hey guys, new guy here. I also just picked up a Hellcat two weeks ago myself, and with the same issue. My speedometer lights up and right to KPH. Tried everything to get it to mph. Basically we have to replace with these with a better speedometer?
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