KZ1000 Speedo/Tach Ratios

More
10 Jan 2014 12:20 #618139 by BigFreakD
KZ1000 Speedo/Tach Ratios was created by BigFreakD
I am doing a gauge swap and need to be 100% sure of the ratios.

I am about 99% sure that the speedo ratio is 2240@60. Seen this a couple places.

The tach is what I am unsure of. I can't find a definitive answer on this one. I see where people mention it a little and say what they think it is but no one 100% confirms the ratio.

I have seen 1:5 and that seems to be the most confident sounding one. Can anyone confirm the tach ratio 100%?

This is for a '82, if that matters.

Treat people with respect, until they prove they shouldn't be.

2007 Kawasaki 1600 Mean Streak (totaled)
2013 Yamaha FZ6R (Wife's current bike)
1981 KZ750 (Finishing up Cafe Racer)
1979 KZ1000J (Waiting on restore)
1982 KZ1000J (Being restored to sell)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 4TheKZ1000
  • Visitor
10 Jan 2014 14:12 #618156 by 4TheKZ1000
Replied by 4TheKZ1000 on topic KZ1000 Speedo/Tach Ratios
Wow, saw you totaled your 1600 mean streak.

I hope you made it out the other end intact?

This is a issue with the speedo drives, I had one that had me doing 50 at 25.....LOL

I really don't remember them being marked in any way to the ratio.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 Jan 2014 05:51 #618401 by BigFreakD
Replied by BigFreakD on topic KZ1000 Speedo/Tach Ratios
Made it out with nothing more than some cracked ribs. Love full protection riding gear. Came around the corner going 50 on pavement and it switched to gravel.

Anyone else know the ratio on the 82 kz1000 tach?

Treat people with respect, until they prove they shouldn't be.

2007 Kawasaki 1600 Mean Streak (totaled)
2013 Yamaha FZ6R (Wife's current bike)
1981 KZ750 (Finishing up Cafe Racer)
1979 KZ1000J (Waiting on restore)
1982 KZ1000J (Being restored to sell)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum