Electronic Tacho Conversion

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Electronic Tacho Conversion

06 Aug 2008 04:12
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Has anyone replaced their mechanical tacho with an electronic one? I have a GPz750 engine in my '77 KZ650, which has no worm gear for tacho drive, so I need to fit an electronic one, but I want to keep the existing tacho housing. Has anyone done this, how easy was it?

I have a GPz550 instrument panel in bits, could I use the tacho from this, how do I wire it in etc.??
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1977 Z650 (WIP - GPz750 Engine, RF400 Wheels & brakes, Bandit 600 Forks, Zephyr Swingarm)
1997 ZRX1100 - Stock - for now!(except for Hindle header with Micron carbon can)
1988 NTV600 Revere - Stock (work hack!)

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Re: Electronic Tacho Conversion

06 Aug 2008 07:37
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here is a link to an affordable tach,speedo(plus other features)that has been recomended by racers and special builders.
trailtech.net/motorcycle_vapor_kits.html
hth,leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Re: Electronic Tacho Conversion

06 Aug 2008 08:16
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acewell.co.uk/en_uk/motorcycle/index.htm

I plan on getting the ace-2803 AB

They are expensive, but I like em!
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and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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Re: Electronic Tacho Conversion

06 Aug 2008 23:40
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No, this isn't what I'm after, I want electronic not digital. It must fit in the Z650 tacho housing, and look the same... Anyone done this?
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1997 ZRX1100 - Stock - for now!(except for Hindle header with Micron carbon can)
1988 NTV600 Revere - Stock (work hack!)

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Re: Electronic Tacho Conversion

07 Aug 2008 05:49
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Never done it, but take a look at 81-83 KZ1000J and 81-82 KZ1000K (LTD) gauges, I think they are about the same size and both have electronic tachs.
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