I just got back from a ride up to my work so I could weigh the bike.according to the factory specs for 81 b1 1100 I lost about 130 lbs. 586 stock,452 with about a half a tank full.only thing Ill be adding is rear brake caliper and a acewell digital guage.

Great build Testarossa. I have really enjoyed the thread over the past year. You are man of talent and really did a great job. Congrats! By the way, did you ever go with the Acewell speedo in the KZ housing? I am looking at the same setup.
Jim

EDIT 1/9/2019:
Mattylight Barebones Bare Bones Wiring Diagram
1981 Kawasaki Kz1000K1 with Acewell tach for Freebyrd24
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Acewell makes a nice instrument cluster in one unit.Might check them out.bj

So now that winter has hit with a vengeance up here, I haven't had the time ti really start tearing the bike apart. I'm going to get the panels and the fenders painted. I'm also thinking about buying a whack of stuff from Z1 enterprise to have ready for the spring. I want to rewire the bike and although I'm not 100% sure how to do it, I'm pretty confident that I can figure it out. I was thinking about getting new pistons (1075 vs 1200 big bore ape kit?) I was thinking about also getting a new dyna s ignition kit and a new acewell gauge. I was just wondering how I would be able to use the tach function on the new gauge if the tach on the bike is mechanically driven? I'm sure that it is possible but I'm not sure how to do it.

I learned that if you have just enough time to install an Acewell gauge before the riding season starts, you shouldn't get carried away...

Thanks for the input.

It seems that there are a few Acewell owners here. I'm sure that collectively we can set you straight. Where are you going to post the photos? New thread, or in this one? BTW, I don't mind if you post them here. Hijack if you like.

He purchased the unit through Baja Designs located in San Marcos Ca. They say to allow 10 business days but shipped the unit within 3 business days.

Grantl, where did your son purchase his Acewell? Was he satisfied with the purchase?

My son Alex just bought an Acewell 2853 to mount on his KZ750 L3. Looks like he will be doing the same changeout a OnkelB just did.
Problem is that we are both noobs to electrical work so we may have some really dumb questions for you guys.

When I say dumb questions, I mean very basic electrical stuff. Please be patient, we will try to provide pics as we go.