okay. i re-did the mounting bracket using 1/2" stock and loosened and then re-tightened the four screws required for installation (2 on the speedo bracket and 2 on the conduit coupler) using loc-tite. using a 1/2 inch bracket made for more room under the "dash". then i took a ride and calibrated the speedo using mile markers. i stopped at W0600 on md-895 and set the speedo to "cal" and then took off. at W0700 i hit the set switch and she immediately registered 62 mph which felt right. i grabbed the 695 exit and then washinton blvd to flip back toward home and then to double check i stopped at another mile marker and set the trip odo to zero and rode another mile. i about crapped when i pulled over at the mile mark and the trip odo registered 1.00 miles right at the front tire meeting mile marker!! i now am fully assured that this bike will top 105 mph!!!! long story short? this mod, though fairly expensive, works and works well!! i'm just sorry i waited almost three years to attempt it!!