Speedometer ratio????

[Anonymous]

Can anyone tell me if the speedo ratio is the same for GS models from '79-'83? And, what is that ratio???

[Jackrp]

Re: Speedometer ratio????

Can anyone tell me if the speedo ratio is the same for GS models from '79-'83? And, what is that ratio???

I have been mixing and matching speedos from various suzukis of various years and they all work great, my 1980 GS1000GT is sporting a 1979 GS550 speedo (gosh How I hate those 85 MPH speedo's.)sorry I don't know the ratio, but if its a 550 or larger it will swap with anything to at least a 1000, good luck my the speedo's be with you.

[Anonymous]

Thanks! However I am not looking to swap speedos between years but rather combine a front wheel of one year with a bike of another year and use an aftermarket speedo.

[Jackrp]

Thanks! However I am not looking to swap speedos between years but rather combine a front wheel of one year with a bike of another year and use an aftermarket speedo.

I would think that if the diameter of the wheels is the same it should work or if you say go from a lets say 18" to 19" as long as you also get the speedo drive from the hub with your new wheel, I would think your speedo should work.

[fastpakr]

Jackrp, as far as you know all of the 550+ speedo's are compatible with each other? I was considering picking up this to pull the speedometer from it and swapping it into my 750EZ cluster. Any reason that should be a problem?