Frank, I'm not sure that it is possible to use a GSXR 1000 front end with the stock speedo. This may depend on what year GSXR 1000. I know that all current GSXRs use a transmission sensor for the speedo, and as such, do not have a mechanical speedo driver on the front axle. I believe this to be true for all of the 1000s. Now if you obtain a front end off an older GSXR 750 or 1100, then some of those have the driver on the front wheel. I have a 1995 GSXR 750 front end for my bike and it has the front wheel driver, however it appears to be a slightly different ratio than the KZ1000 unit.

I believe that all GSXRs after 1996 went to the electronic sensor on the transmission. The front forks are actually narrow compared to the 95 model that I have. It would take some extensive modifying to make the KZ speedo driver work.

The simple solution is to use one of the digital speedo/tach combos like this one: www.acewell-meter.com/c0_1.php?pid=7

I know that's not what you wanted to hear. I'm not saying that you couldn't modify something to work, but it won't be easy. Just off the top of my head, the KZ speedo driver would have to be bored to a larger ID for the axle. Then some combination of removal of spacers and machining of the GSXR front wheel/hub would be necessary.

I'm currently searching for gearing to correct my 95 GSXR driver to the proper ratio for the KZ speedo. I understand your desire to keep them. The function may be questionable, but the aesthetic of the original gauges is too cool.

Old Man Rock wrote:

Absolutely LUV the ACEWELL unit....

Easy to install, accurate in comparing with Tach meter and other speedo (side by side comparisons), adjusted on the fly.... Plus 2 trip meters one of which I use as my Fuel gauge...


Very happy with the unit, highly recommend it...

Did you ever consider installing a gauge with a fuel meter and a sender in your tank? Are there any aftermarket options for that out there?

Absolutely LUV the ACEWELL unit....

Easy to install, accurate in comparing with Tach meter and other speedo (side by side comparisons), adjusted on the fly.... Plus 2 trip meters one of which I use as my Fuel gauge...


Very happy with the unit, highly recommend it...

OMR first off I would like to say my hats off to you man what a great build, very nice! Second I would like to know how the Acewell tach and speedo are working out for you. I dont like a lot of clutter and that setup looks like it is a perfect fit for the bike.

Gahh... Been busy...

Had to make it home to pack for a weekend work hell trip to hotlanta. Bike ran ok going into the office. Going home ran like crap. Wasn't idling well, had to goose the throttle at stops, seemed to be running fat like a float was stuck.

Ran crappy until RPM was 6K... So I booked home splitting (lower RPM) lanes and trying not to make prolonged stops en route.

Well I made it. Bike smelled of Gas. Well the petcock was seeping, pushed the side and it gushed a bit more. Not sure yet if diaphragm is done, but for sure getting changed.

Need to do a full motor tune, so starting to make the list of materials needed.

The new tires are nice. Have plenty of grip for me and just now are showing wear in the center.
Really need to get an acewell on this thing so I can have an odometer again, let alone the speedo.

Ha, I finally have my M class. Always road on permit. Took the MC safety course to satisfy the drive test. During the test day I made one mistake but still passed. They want to watch you slow before the turn then accelerate through. Well I never slowed down.

Instructor riding a nice FJ1300 liked the KZ. Road it in on finals day.

Yeah, i cant decide whether or not to risk it. I really wanted to go acewell digital but all r sold out or way too expensive.
jon

Newest progress. Acewell mounted, wiring harness done! Got a nice little fuse block with blade fuses, much better in my opinion. All I need now is to mount my "bike on" switch, and do a couple little things up in the headlight bucket. Well, other than wiring in my new regulator when I get one.

Included a close up pic of the engine, I'm so happy with it all.

One of those Acewell gauges would solve my "bouncing tach needle" issue.

Thanks Leon, I'm sure I can some up with something. And you're welcome up here any time!

The shipping on the ZR-7 exhaust will be almost as much as the exhaust itself, but I still think that's my best option. A MAC might still have to be modified, and I'd hate to modify a new exhaust.

At least I got something accomplished today. The wiring is pretty much dealt with. A few things to do up in the headlight bucket to connect my acewell, but other than that its sorted, and all rewrapped and re-routed.

I sort of broke one of the tabs off my rectifier though. So I now also need a new rectifier/regulator. But that was on the do-as-soon-as-you-can list anyhow.

mark1122 wrote:

Adam, since your frame is wider, wouldn't u want the plate inside the frame? are u using a 5/8" offset?
I dont think u are ever finished with mods on these. its a work in progress. they just slow down, at times.lol
I really want to do an Acewell inside my stock cups.
And have a Wog seat on my wish list. have u ever seen 1 of those? i have a zrx seat now, but would like it modded with a red strip and flat on the back .This is a Paul Wog seat. its $220 for the mod. he recuts and recovers a zrx seat to look like this. they are supposed to make the normally uncumfy zrx seat very comfy.

Happy fathers day guys.
i just got a back up camera for my new truck as a gift. oh boy , new toys. Yeah!.

I like the Wog set idea. So do you send him your seat and $220? What did you have to do to get the zrx seat to fit your bike?