Speedometer Question

[dmrblk2]

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?

 

[Crazy_Russian]

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

 

[four_shot]

You need a '79 or earlier guage. The speedometers built after '80 only went to 85.

 

[Agemax]

i have a 140mph dial face if you want it to fit on your speedo

 

[four_shot]

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.

 

[Alan Schlosser]

The drive unit should be the same. I swapped my 82 85mph speedo with an 83 140mph and it works fine.

 

[5t341th]

i have my gauges off my 85 700 if you need it.

 

[chuck hahn]

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.

 

[madjack57754]

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.

 

[chuck hahn]

Just get any PRE 80 ( JIMMY CARTER ERA ) speedo and put it in there...done.

 

[four_shot]

Just get any PRE 80 ( JIMMY CARTER ERA ) speedo and put it in there...done.

What he said.