GS 1100E 80MPH Speedo? What The

[Russell]

Well it's finally got the better of me, i've got to ask. I own an Australian 83 GSX 1100E and the speedo is graduated up to 240kph about 150mph. Whats the go with the speedo's on your USA models only going to 80mph. Is this some (Road Safety) government thing? Just curious that's all

[psyguy]

gidday mate
in aussie you see a lot of jap import cars, right?
you'll notice most speedos on those cars go to only 180kmph even on cars that can do much more
its a psychological factor to keep people down on speed

i always thought the same was the case with jap bikes made for the usa

but maybe i'm wrong?

lets wait til america wakes up :-D and lets hear if theres more to it

[Russell]

gidday bloke, playing with people's minds Huh!

[gustovh]

Ye it is right, the govmnt in the ol USA decided that all the spedos in the US, cars and all should read a max of 85 mph in the 80's. Had to do wit thu gas crunch at du time.
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[focus frenzy]

fortunately it only lasted from 1980 to 1982 in 1983 we got the more realistic speedometers back.
unfortunately accuracy went right out the window.

[lookoutdriftmike]

so, are there any later model speedos that may be compatible with older bikes? like say an 81 GS450?

[catbed]

i dont think so. the gearing on the later models HAD to have changed.