FAQ's
What is Mileage Correction?
Mileage correction becomes necessary when the electronic mileage display shows a mileage
which you know to be incorrect. We can help by electronically correcting the instrument cluster to show
the true mileage of the motorcycle.
Can this be done
on aftermarket replacement parts?
We can only increase the mileage on these gauges but
they cannot be reprogrammed to a lower mileage. Non OEM gauges also
cannot be reprogrammed if you are trying
to convert a KM/h gauge to a MPH gauge.
Why do I need this service?
There are many reasons why you might need this service. For example, you may have changed
your gearing which results in the bike calibrating the mileage incorrectly, the gauges may have been
damaged in a collision, or you may have had your gauges stolen.
You might therefore purchase either a new or second hand instrument cluster. What
happens? If it's a new one it will have 0 miles on it. If it's a second hand one it could have 30,000
miles on it. Since it is practically impossible to find one with your exact mileage, you will most likely
need to have it corrected.
I put in a new
motor and would like the gauges to reflect 0 miles, can you help?
This might be the most common question.....No, you
cannot reset an odometer to 0 miles when you install a new motor.
An odometer is a reflection of the mileage recorded against the VIN
number on the frame, not the motor. You must log the current mileage
of the motor replacement and pass that information along to any
potential buyers.
Can you copy the mileage out of a broken or damaged
cluster?
In most cases we can extract the mileage from your gauges even if they don't power up or
if the display is broken or damaged. Simply send in the gauges you would like to have copied along with
the gauges you would like to have corrected. No paperwork or
documentation is required for this service.
What gauges can be copied or corrected?
We can currently correct many Japanese gauges to any
mileage you require. The list is too large to show on this page.
Note: We do not do any Harley Davidson odometer
corrections at this time
Can you convert GSXR600 gauges into GSXR1000 gauges or vice versa?
In certain cases this is possible. For example, a 2002 GSXR600 gauge can be converted to
a 2002 or 2003 GSXR1000 spec but not to 2001. There are too many combinations to list.
Email us to determine if
your situation is possible.
Can you convert Canadian spec gauges to U.S. spec gauges using this procedure?
Yes! A limited number of models can be converted easily. For example: doing this on the
GSXR gauges will allow you to select mph or km/h by pressing the buttons on the gauges. Most Canadian
gauges have km/h only and cannot be switched. This applies to the odometer as well as the speedometer.
There are many cases that we have heard where bikes are imported from Canada. In this
situation, the importer needs to convert the gauges to read in mph but the bike gauges will not switch.
To do this they put a speedometer recalibrator which looks like this on the speed signal and correct it
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The gauge cluster still shows "km/h" so they put a small sticker on the
gauges that looks like this: |
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We can reprogram the gauges to US specifications so that they are switchable between mph
and km/h. We will remove the sticker and you can remove the speedometer calibrator shown above and it
will then be exactly like a US spec bike as far as the speedometer and odometer are concerned.
What gauges can be converted from km only to mph/km?
We can currently convert several gauges.
Email us
to find out if we can do yours.
I changed the
motor in my bike , can you reset my gauges to 0?
Unfortunately, an odometer represents the mileage
on the frame and is logged against the VIN number, Changing a motor,
(or wheels ,gas tank, tires, or any other part on the frame) does
not give you permission to reset your gauges to 0. You are actually
required by law to record the mileage when the motor was replaced
into a log file that you can pass along to the next buyer. Please do
not ask us to do this , it will be denied. Saying "I don't
plan to ever sell this bike" does not change anything.
Is it legal?
It is illegal if you knowingly sell the vehicle without informing the buyer of the
actual mileage.
What is required
to perform this work?
We require a copy of the title or a copy of the
latest registration. We also require a copy of your driver's license. If
the gauge is purchased used, we need a copy of the receipt. If the
gauge is replacing a stolen gauge or a gauge damaged in an accident, a copy of the police report is
required. If the gauge is replacing a damaged or malfunctioning
gauge, you can send the old gauge cluster for verification of
the mileage. Any other documentation to prove your actual
mileage is always helpful. Vin #'s will be verified by a title check . ALL ODOMETER WORK MUST
INCLUDE A
COMPLETELY FILLED LEGAL DISCLAIMER.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT
THE DISCLAIMER
REMEMBER, You must convince us that you have a legitimate reason for
this service or you will be denied. We have the right to refuse any
work that we feel isn't 100% legitimate. We will report any
suspicious requests to the
Office of Odometer
Fraud Investigation
YOU MUST EMAIL US FOR APPROVAL BEFORE SENDING
GAUGES IN TO US FOR THIS SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN
THE GAUGES BEING RETURNED AND $20 CHARGE FOR RETURN SHIPPING AND
HANDLING.
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