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hey everyone I have an 83 Suzuki GS 750 and my speedometer only shows up to 85. I've seen on videos that some people have where the speedometer shows 140. I want to do the same for my bike what do I need to do. And is it an easy install?
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i think all you need to get is a speedo, drive gear and cable should be the same. but lets have someone with more knowledge confirm this -
You need a '79 or earlier guage. The speedometers built after '80 only went to 85.....
Matos law: Murphy was a lucky B@stard!1979 GS850GNsigpic
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i have a 140mph dial face if you want it to fit on your speedo1978 GS1085.
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Remember that a guage calibrated for 85 mph won't sweep correctly with a 140 face. The only way for it to be accurate is to swap the whole guage.....Matos law: Murphy was a lucky B@stard!1979 GS850GNsigpic
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The drive unit should be the same. I swapped my 82 85mph speedo with an 83 140mph and it works fine.1982 GS1100GLZ Sold but still loved
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i have my gauges off my 85 700 if you need it.Comment
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Swapping faces will not work. As meantioned, the internal gearing wiill not mesh with the numbers on a 140 face.
Whats needed is a full 140 speedo swap. Gear drive at the wheel should be the same whether its pushing an 85 or 140 speedo.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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The 85mph speedo was U.S. mandated. Find one for your bike from another country. It may be in K.P.H. but will have a full sweep.
Or just get a gps.Comment
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Just get any PRE 80 ( JIMMY CARTER ERA ) speedo and put it in there...done.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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What he said.Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
....Matos law: Murphy was a lucky B@stard!1979 GS850GNsigpic
In memory of Dave "Gonzo" Steele1975-2008Comment
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