Miles to km/h speedo conversion

Levron · 08-13-2008, 08:08 AM

Hi guys,

Does anybody know if it is posible to reset digital speedometer on 6th generation VFR from miles to km?

You would think the should be a way but I can't find it.

Thanks in advance

derstuka · 08-13-2008, 08:10 AM

Not sure of that. I am sure there is something out there where you can switch over though.

You leaving us Yanks and becoming a Canuck?

geronpg · 08-13-2008, 08:28 AM

Mine ('04) does it for the speedometer; not sure if it converts the miles to km's on the odometer. Check the owner's manual. It's a combination of the select and reset buttons.

geronpg · 08-13-2008, 08:28 AM

I found out by accident trying to set the clock..... before I had a manual.

34468 Randy · 08-13-2008, 08:45 AM

The 6th Gens sold in Canada anyways, do a complete conversion from metrics to imperial measurements across the board with the push of a couple buttons on your instrument cluster. It is extremely easy to do and is explained in your manual. If you don't have one, send me a PM and I will pull mine out and quote it for you. But you gotta learn to say "Eh" the right way first or it simply will not work for you.

julianivfr · 08-13-2008, 09:03 AM

Push and hold the button on the left (I believe it's the select button) under the temp display for 5-8 seconds. The speedo, odo, and trip odo will switch over.

You have to turn the key to ON, of course.

Levron · 08-13-2008, 09:32 AM

Sorry for confusion guys, I just fixed my profile info. I've learn to say Eh a long time ago.

I just imported the bike and need to do this federal inspection. One of the things it requires is KM on speedometer.

Also I didn't get manual with her:(

Can anybody tell me what manual says about this?

julianivfr - I'll try it this way when I get home.

julianivfr · 08-13-2008, 10:33 AM

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods. Awesome!!

Switching it over to km is not necessarily a big deal. I went through the whole process a little while ago. If you've already requested for, and paid for the RIV inspection form, most Canadian Tire locations will do the inspection. All they need is to check that the lights and instruments work, there are reflectors, the tires are good. I forgot to switch mine over, and it passed just fine. Hopefully, your recall should have been done.

You'll need to do an out of province as well. The dealerships here are not enamored by bikes bought in the US, and will want to charge you $300. I found a place out in the country that'll do it for $150.

PM me and let's get together for a ride soon. We can take the opportunity to get your OOP while we're at it.

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08-13-2008, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Levron Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 08-23-2008 11:41 PM Location: Calgary, AB My Ride: 2003 VFR Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Miles to km/h speedo conversion Hi guys, Does anybody know if it is posible to reset digital speedometer on 6th generation VFR from miles to km? You would think the should be a way but I can't find it. Thanks in advance

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derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 07:47 AM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 12 Thanked 101 Times in 68 Posts	Not sure of that. I am sure there is something out there where you can switch over though. You leaving us Yanks and becoming a Canuck? __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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geronpg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-06-2008 02:25 PM Location: Fayetteville, NC My Ride: 2004 VFR ABS Asphalt Black Posts: 25 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mine ('04) does it for the speedometer; not sure if it converts the miles to km's on the odometer. Check the owner's manual. It's a combination of the select and reset buttons. __________________ ride safely-don't get hurt

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geronpg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-06-2008 02:25 PM Location: Fayetteville, NC My Ride: 2004 VFR ABS Asphalt Black Posts: 25 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I found out by accident trying to set the clock..... before I had a manual. __________________ ride safely-don't get hurt

08-13-2008, 08:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
34468 Randy #1 Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 11:09 AM Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR800A View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,075 Thanks: 43 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts	The 6th Gens sold in Canada anyways, do a complete conversion from metrics to imperial measurements across the board with the push of a couple buttons on your instrument cluster. It is extremely easy to do and is explained in your manual. If you don't have one, send me a PM and I will pull mine out and quote it for you. But you gotta learn to say "Eh" the right way first or it simply will not work for you. __________________ Randy Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion #73 / Pearl White Division

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julianivfr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 08:57 AM Location: Alberta My Ride: 2006 VFR800 ABS Pearl White View my Photo Gallery Posts: 92 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Push and hold the button on the left (I believe it's the select button) under the temp display for 5-8 seconds. The speedo, odo, and trip odo will switch over. You have to turn the key to ON, of course.

08-13-2008, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Levron Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 08-23-2008 11:41 PM Location: Calgary, AB My Ride: 2003 VFR Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry for confusion guys, I just fixed my profile info. I've learn to say Eh a long time ago. I just imported the bike and need to do this federal inspection. One of the things it requires is KM on speedometer. Also I didn't get manual with her:( Can anybody tell me what manual says about this? julianivfr - I'll try it this way when I get home.

08-13-2008, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
julianivfr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 08:57 AM Location: Alberta My Ride: 2006 VFR800 ABS Pearl White View my Photo Gallery Posts: 92 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Hey, you're in my neck of the woods. Awesome!! Switching it over to km is not necessarily a big deal. I went through the whole process a little while ago. If you've already requested for, and paid for the RIV inspection form, most Canadian Tire locations will do the inspection. All they need is to check that the lights and instruments work, there are reflectors, the tires are good. I forgot to switch mine over, and it passed just fine. Hopefully, your recall should have been done. You'll need to do an out of province as well. The dealerships here are not enamored by bikes bought in the US, and will want to charge you $300. I found a place out in the country that'll do it for $150. PM me and let's get together for a ride soon. We can take the opportunity to get your OOP while we're at it.

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