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Old 11-02-2016, 11:29 AM   #3
JFP in PA
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All manufacturers set the speedos to read about 5 MPH high to avoid being sued for speeding tickets. The tactic did not work so well for Honda, who got hit with a class action suit claiming that the speedo was set high to run out the warranty faster.
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