You will need to check it at 60 mph for the best reading. Most all of the cable driven speedometer are calibrated at 60 mph, 1000 rpm of the cable is 60 miles per hour.

Here is a good link to really check yours.
https://www.hotrodhotline.com/calibrating-speedometer#.V9vrrjtT5Tc

Trans gears are a easy to change, but you still need to know how far off it is at 60.