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Is the speedometer on my 1975 Super correct ?
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Supers came with a couple of different headsets - round/trapezoid.

what do you mean by correct?

if it tells you the speed, then its probably ok... its missing the logo on the speedo. but thats a minor cosmetic difference
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Ossessionato
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It doesn't look original if that counts as incorrect.
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'61 Cushman GS150, '62 GS160, '74 Rally 200
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If as nomadinsiam said, you mean original, then no. My first scooter was a 150 Super. Long gone, but I do remember it was white, not black like the Rally's. Here's an SIP speedo for the Super. It would look something like this.
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Molto Verboso
One or two fun scoots....nothing too precious
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Is it a UK bike from new or imported? My 1976 Super (UK from new) has the trapezoid headset and clamshell speedo, which are definitely correct
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Thanks for the replys, firstly, it works and I don`t intend changing it, mainly just curious as it just doesn`t look right. The scoot is an Italian import and has obviously been restored so presumably it was changed then. I may at some point get a white one as they do look nicer,
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I think the originals were white with red graphics, at least on USA bikes with speedos which max out at a hilarious 80 MPH ROFL emoticon even on my '66 Super 125.
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Haven't really studied speedos that closely, but both my supers had white (now yellow) faceplates, and a small cutout for the window, with the odometer positioned under the needle.

The one on the OP's scoot looks like a Rally repop.
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^^^ What color are your graphics and what maximum speed?
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Red graphics, 80mph. Like the one on the right in your pic.
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