Speedo cable
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Speedo cable
28 Nov 2010 17:57
Just picked up a project GPZ 550. After tearing it down and degreasing I noticed no speedo cable. I cant find where it connects to the transmission. I would think somewhere near the drive sprocket? Looking for a hint on where to look. My manual tells nothing.
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Re: Speedo cable
28 Nov 2010 19:24
Connects to the front wheel hub, on the right I believe...
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Re: Speedo cable
29 Nov 2010 07:38
Looks like you need a factory shop manual. You may be able to find a free download on the 'net. Even if you have to buy, it will save many times its cost.
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Re: Speedo cable
29 Nov 2010 10:09 - 29 Nov 2010 11:40
paddlerbob wrote:
Hello, paddlerbob, and WELCOME ti KZr!
This link to FSM may help, courtesy of loudhvx (see link in his sig)
home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/KZ5mnl.pdf
Good Fortune!
Just picked up a project GPZ 550. After tearing it down and degreasing I noticed no speedo cable. I cant find where it connects to the transmission. I would think somewhere near the drive sprocket? Looking for a hint on where to look. My manual tells nothing.
Hello, paddlerbob, and WELCOME ti KZr!

This link to FSM may help, courtesy of loudhvx (see link in his sig)
home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/KZ5mnl.pdf
Good Fortune!

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Last edit: 29 Nov 2010 11:40 by Patton.
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Re: Speedo cable
29 Nov 2010 11:14
The speedo drive unit should be located on the left side of the front wheel - the left side as you are sitting on the bike - the same side as the speedo, clutch lever, & shifter pedal.
Kawasaki.com has diagrams.
Kawasaki.com has diagrams.
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Re: Speedo cable
29 Nov 2010 16:42
Thanks Guys, My Haynes manual didn't even mention speedometer. I know my Harley goes into the tranny.
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Re: Speedo cable
29 Nov 2010 17:34
Lots of good info on kawasaki.com, including parts diagrams, part numbers, models sharing same part, availability, etc.
Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734
Let us know if you hit a snag.
Good Fortune!
Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734
Let us know if you hit a snag.
Good Fortune!

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