Date:         Fri, 12 May 2000 16:32:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speedo, tires and accuracy
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I happened upon one of those Radar speed signs today with following results:

85 Westy w/ Michelin 205/70 14 tires.
My Tach about 3000-3050 rpm
My Speedo about 54-55 mph
Their Radar about 52-53 mph

So I can't complain about that!

Have a good week end all...

Jim in Atlanta w/ 85 Westy

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