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Discussion in 'Suzuki 250cc Twins' started by Jon Caruana, Oct 7, 2016.

  1. Jon Caruana

    Jon Caruana Active Member

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    Hey guys, I'm looking at replacing the big bulky stock gauge set for something off ebay (temporary till I find something else) and was curious to know, if the original gauge reads to a top speed of 230km/h or there about, and the new one only reads to 180km/h-ish, would the new gauge read the wrong speed???
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    230KM/h for a GSX250 is a tad optimisic I'd say.

    New ebay gauges may require you to use a hall effect sensor. How is your current speedo driven? FZR/Zeal have a drive on the front axle/wheel and cable going to the dash. Some bikes have a speed sensor on front sprocket.
     
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    Yeah that speed would not be able to to be reached at all.

    The gauges I have been looking at are cable driven which matches my current set up.
     
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    Depending on what style you are wanting to go to, these don't look too bad, kind of like the 2008 GSXR1000 style
    They come with a new sensor for the speedo, plus have a lot more option's you can wire up too eg temp, gear position indicator etc etc
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/150..._1&btsid=86080d21-fde3-44b9-a02c-52278ee53e5d

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    Or the OE style
    Just remember some of the cheap china one's fade quick, and the needle's melt etc
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mot..._1&btsid=cd266fba-7a69-4bc7-8583-f4c6e04f7d6f

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