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    Speedo/tacho fitting question

    Hi
    Stupid question maybe, but I just spotted a great looking speedo/tacho combo that is just stunning. Sadly a Honda :-(.
    Does anyone know if it can fit to a GS450?
    If yes, is it a lot of work?
    See pic below.

    Your humble rookie
    JF
    Last edited by Guest; 11-24-2008, 03:08 PM. Reason: spelling error

    #2
    Hey man,

    I wish I could provide an answer for you.
    If you could get it to work, that would be a pretty slick clock.
    Best of luck.

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      #3
      Most of the time (may be all of the time) Honda used a different ratio for the speedo / tacho drives. (Zook / Yam and Kwak very often had the same). Chances are it won't read accurately.
      79 GS1000S
      79 GS1000S (another one)
      80 GSX750
      80 GS550
      80 CB650 cafe racer
      75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
      75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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        #4
        IŽll take your word for it.
        That sucks, such a beauty just wanting to sit on my bike.
        Damn.

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          #5
          You can get converters that install in a cable to change the ratio. I have not looked for them recently but have used them in the past.
          Most speedos are marked with the input speed. Would be something like 1050@60. Giving the cable speed at 60MPH. Marking would be at the edge of the face, many times out of site with the bezel still on.
          The tach cable ratio is listed online, I need to remember where I saw it last.
          Suzukis are a 2:1, Honda might have been 4:1. A 2:1 converter are common.

          You want those clock you can get them on there. No one else may have done it but that does not mean it can't be done.

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            #6
            That seems like a challenge. I just might have to do it just for the heck of it.
            Thanks mate for the info.

            JF

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