Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

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Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

07 May 2009 08:09
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

07 May 2009 08:29
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Nope those appear to be from an earlier Z-1 900, I'm not expert enough to tell you which year they are from but the 76 KZ900 guages should look like this.
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 12:39 - 17 May 2010 12:44
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Hi, I am coming to replace the backs on my clocks and I know they are not the original. In order to find the right backs do you which model they came off. I actually have a suspicion they are none-Kawasaki, maybe Honda?
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My bike is a KZ1000 CSR 1982. The temp gauge is not connected and not used.
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 14:24 - 17 May 2010 14:30
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Shorly.
it would be proper educate to start a new post of your own.B) sorry , i dont have an answer for u.if u dont find an answer here, try posting that pic on a honda forum.

Russ and Gringo, both pics look the same as my 76kz except i dont have a stop lamp in the tack.. i dont see any other dif.
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 14:30
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Redline is wrong and top speed is wrong for a Kawi ,I think.bj

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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 15:29
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I think tach is 74 Z1.
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1977 KZ1000LTD
1978 Z1R
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 16:50
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...73-74 z-1 900...75-76-77 kz900 are different

pics from z-1 resto via ...z1 enterprises.com web site
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 16:51
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 17:06 - 17 May 2010 17:50
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my 76 has an 8500rpm red line.
1 THING I MUST SAY, I DINT BUY THIS BIKE NEW, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO BE 100% SURE MINE IS ORIGINAL. BUT I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 1980 SO IT IS LIKELY ORIGINAL.(SORRY, CAP LOCKS ON)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 17:23
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Now I'm interested - my '76 Kz900-A4 has a 9000 red line (well, faded white line(?))

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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 17:44
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an 82 CSr had an 85 mph speedo and no temp gauge in the tach.bj

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Re: Is this the correct Speedometer for a 1976 KZ900?

17 May 2010 17:47
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bump.The only 2 speeds I have seen in the kz 1000 bike are 160mph and 85 mph.not seen a 140 mph.also if there is anything else in the tach it usually is a fuel gauge not a temp gauge.that tach looks like it might have come from a water cooled bike.bj

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