Odometer question

[esa3]

Hi,
I'm looking to purchase a older 1500 GW trike. Looking at the pictures, I've noticed that the odometer is never straight across. I know in cars, that used to indicate that the miles had been turned back. Is this also true of motorcycles?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Bikerbozo]

Can't say for GW's but in HD's, I have had a hell of a time opening up speedometers for a '77 that needed repair. It was really sealed up.

 

[Lucky]

Should be able to tell some kind of number by the year model.My other idea is if you don't trust the seller don't but it.RIDE SAFE

 

[skuuter]

Not neccessarily an omen of "bad things".....mechanical odometers tend to wear the small plastic divider teeth over a period of time causing this. I bought a Honda 230 Motard brand new (one of few recent models without a digital odometer), and it was misaligned from day one...."happens".....ThumbUp