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03 Jul 2006 22:10 #59138 by mkuper
Speedo and fork conversion was created by mkuper
I am new to KZR. I have seen this question before but no answer. I am planning to convert my '78 KZ1000 suspension to a GSXR upside down unit. I want to run late model wheels as well but I am not sure how to set up the speedo. Please help.

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03 Jul 2006 22:59 #59155 by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic Speedo and fork conversion
what are you doing with the old kz parts?:whistle:

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03 Jul 2006 23:48 #59168 by guitargeek
Replied by guitargeek on topic Speedo and fork conversion
You're going to want to get the whole front end off that Gixxer, including the wheel and brakes and triple clamps. Of course, you're going to want the swingarm and rear wheel to match...

If the speedo isn't driven off of the front wheel, you might consider an aftermarket speedo that uses a magnet on the wheel or even one of those Veypor devices that does everything. www.veypor.com

1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"

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04 Jul 2006 13:31 #59307 by mkuper
Replied by mkuper on topic Speedo and fork conversion
I dont have plans for the KZ stuff however I wont be starting this project until winter. I will post again if you want them.
I plan on using all the GSXR front end but havent decided on a swing arm yet. I dont think the GSXR has a wheel driven speedo. I road race Hondas and the speedo is driven off the trans on my race bikes so it looks like I will have to try the magnetic pick up system.
Thanks
Mike

Post edited by: mkuper, at: 2006/07/04 16:34

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