160mph Speedometer

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08 Apr 2011 08:43 #443387 by kawasakispeedin

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I have a 1980 Kz1000 ltd with the 80mph speedometer.... I really want to change it over to the 160mph speedo that is on 1979 and earlier kz1000's. Is it just a simple matter of buying a new speedometer and bolting it on? I am wonderring if the 160mph speedometer would read incorrectly because my bike is set up with an 80mph speedometer now? has anyone out there done this swap and know the answer to my question? Thank you for your help...

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-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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08 Apr 2011 13:35 #443410 by wireman

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yep its a bolt on swap

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08 Apr 2011 14:20 #443415 by Mcdroid

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Maybe I missed an earlier post, but what is the deal with all the cars in the background of your photo?

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08 Apr 2011 14:23 #443416 by kawasakispeedin

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i took the pic of my bike at a classic car show...

-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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08 Apr 2011 14:25 #443417 by kawasakispeedin

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maybe i installed it wrong? when im going about 25-30mph the new 160mph speedometer says im going almost 2x's my actual speed?..

-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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08 Apr 2011 14:32 #443418 by wireman

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is the speedo going to 0 when you stop? ive done same swap on atleast 3 of the same bike without issues ,i dont remember having to change speedo drive or anything on wheel.
the 80 ltd in my avatar has the 160 speedo also

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08 Apr 2011 23:07 #443517 by kawasakispeedin

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wireman wrote: is the speedo going to 0 when you stop? ive done same swap on atleast 3 of the same bike without issues ,i dont remember having to change speedo drive or anything on wheel.
the 80 ltd in my avatar has the 160 speedo also

ya it goes to 0 when i stop... i dunno? maybe i really was going 60 with traffic in a 35? haha! im going to take it for a longer test drive on the interstate tomorrow. i just went out of my neighborhood real quick last night and the rain today stopped me from any further testing....

-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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09 Apr 2011 09:34 #443581 by kawasakispeedin

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my new 160mph speedometer is deffinately off... it says i was going 95-100mph on the interstate (speed limit 55) when i was going about 70 with the faster traffic.... is there a way to calibrate the speedometer? or is it off because its from 1979 and my bike is a 1980? do i have to change the speedometer cable and drive? did i install it incorrectly?

-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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09 Apr 2011 09:40 #443584 by kawasakispeedin

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lets try another picture...

-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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09 Apr 2011 09:42 #443586 by kawasakispeedin

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last try....

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-1980 Kz1000 ltd (current)
-1993 Suzuki GSX600F

-2006 ZZR600 (past)
-1981 GPz550 (past)

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09 Apr 2011 09:57 #443598 by testarossa

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You could always send the 160mph set to these guys for refurbishment and calibration: Click-->Z-Resto

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10 Apr 2011 12:01 #443783 by fordtruck

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Gorgeous bike! What are the front forks and brake calipers off of? The gold calipers look awesome on your black bike.

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