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Adjust NOS odometer XJ650

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by xjyamaha, Mar 15, 2014.

  1. xjyamaha

    xjyamaha Member

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    Got a NOS speedometer as my original had a broken needle and was badly faded, but I'm not exactly sure as how to change the new odometer to match the mileage on my old odometer. I've looked at some of the speedometer disassembly write-ups, but haven't seen anything that covers this issue. Anyone have any input? Thanks.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Sure.

    It's easy (once you gain access to the "guts") however, it's also highly illegal.

    Because of that, I won't publicly post a "how-to." But I will email you one.

    PM me with your email address.
     
    bigfitz52, Mar 16, 2014
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    why would you want to ?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    It used to be that a shop could do this. They would file paperwork with the DMV, and affix a sticker to the new speedometer to certify the mileage as being accurate.
     
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    this would be nice if its as easy with the 83 xj900. i had to replace my gauge set as well. now it says it has 9k over the original 26kish on the bike.
     
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    That's Pennsylvania.

    It's illegal on a Federal level, but every State has a different set of rules and regs that in some cases, make it permissible.

    As you know, it's easy enough to do. I'm just not going to take a "how-to" public.
     
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    It's 10 years in Michigan too. Now to change it just to be original, that's another story.
    Good thing It's not digital
     
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    It's 10 years in Michigan too. Now to change it just to be original, that's another story.
    Good thing It's not digital
     
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    I think the thing most people get confused on is that it's not changing an odometer that's illegal, it's the mileage. Altering the odometer to report the correct mileage is perfectly legitimate and legal. This is according to the federal bill, Truth In Mileage Act (TIMA), which supersedes any state level nuance. Though I believe it's just at the state levels where they add in the 10 year part, as I didn't see that in the TIMA.

    There's only one point in which the word "odometer" is used instead of "mileage", and it's in reference to the proper method of recording the mileage on the title when you go to sell the vehicle. So I say go nuts. Change the odometer all you want (once you figure out how... I realize that was the original question). Just don't make it say the wrong mileage without stating so on the title if/when you go to sell it.
     
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