1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 Speedo Repair

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1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 Speedo Repair #Kawasaki #gpz1100 #vintagemotorcycles
Welcome back to our channel, everyone! In today's episode, we're determine why the speedometer on our 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 doesn't work🏍️💨
You've followed the bike's journey from an abandoned, neglected beast left out to face the elements for years, with its spark plugs gone and engine seized. Remember how we freed that engine up, giving the Kawasaki a second shot at life? 💪🔧
Well, the bike has certainly proven its mettle. Not only did it start running, but it also carried us for an impressive 3,000 miles from the swamps of Slidell, LA to the scenic landscapes of Erie, CO. 🚀🗺️
Now it's time to get to the bottom of our speedo not working. We will dig into the guts of the speedo to finds the fault and hopefully we can repair it.
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@twowheelsoneleg5672 Год назад

My OCD is so happy you're getting this sorted

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

I dedicate this video to you and your OCD. 😂 I know what it’s like. Mine kicks in every now and then.

@georgemacdougallmerlin2716 Год назад

Love watching the videos on the gpz. My first street bike at 16 was a gpz550. When I joined the airforce it was at my brother's and got stolen. It was a fun bike and this is bring back all the memories! Thanks.

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

You are in luck because there may be a GPZ550 coming to the channel. Thanks for watching.

@Gutntagged Год назад

truly a masterful master

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

😂Thanks for watching

@flir67man84 Год назад

Congrads getting it fixed!

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

The first step in fixing it is figuring out what’s wrong. Thanks for watching

@futureshock7425 Год назад

I remember it wasn't working can't wait to see the repair

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

This repair is sadly gonna be replacement.

@davidinghram2494 11 месяцев назад

Good luck finding the part that you need. Bike is looking very nice. Good old UJM, can`t beat them.

@motorcyclerewind 11 месяцев назад

I have a set of gauges coming thanks to Kevin from Scotland.

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@f.catfracassofracasso404 Год назад

If you have another speedo somewhere lying around any kind of motorcycle speedo you remove the the winding spring carefully and put it in your gpz speedo and your speedo will function again. I had to to that to my 750 gpz because it broke the spring the same way. Definitely clean and regrease the internal parts . It will save you a bit of money and it will still be the original speedo 👍

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

That’s a good idea. Think I may have one I can sacrifice. Thank for watching.

@user-sq3jl4mk2u Год назад

Cool motorcycle, i love the look of speedo and rev counter clocks on the Kawasaki of that era .

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

This is my favorite gauge cluster. Love the rev counter is also the volt meter.

@kevinwilson8039 Год назад

I have a set of gauges hanging in my garage. The speedo is good but the Rev counter is toast. Your welcome to the gauges I have….only problem is I’m in Scotland

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

That would be awesome. I can arrange shipping. Email me please 🙏 MotorcycleRewind@gmail.com

@kevinwilson8039 Год назад

@@motorcyclerewind email sent 👍

@ThatOldHonda Год назад

Good effort Eric, I have had the same issue, the spring attaches to that little silver arm that was hanging down near the centre of the speedo. I f you look closely you will see the end is bent over to hold the spring, as someone else said if you have another speedo and are able to remove the spring it is possible to replace it, just bend out that little silver arm, trap the end of the spring in that, BUT you need to pre tension it and the tension affects the speed shown. I have got one working like this but was never sure it was showing the correct speed afterwards and ended up just replacing it with one from eBay

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

I think I have a line on one from someone who watched the video. You need to be a watchmaker to work on that spring. 😂 I was struggling to see the damn thing.

@DangerousSportsForSeniors Год назад

It looks like the odometer gears were turning, so the mileage may be correct. It's interesting to see inside. Most people just replace it

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

You’re right the odometer was functioning. Thanks for watching.

@GoUSA68 Год назад

Good video, learned a number of things. How about exhaust headers and mid pipe painted heat resistant black?

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

Thanks. Should they be painted black? They have some type of coating on the headers. Thanks for watching

@GoUSA68 Год назад

I would consider painting the headers and mid pipe heat resistant black. That is the way aftermarket exhaust were supplied for this /most models back in the day. Would also look better. As you know, not a big job. Thank again for the interesting videos

@diverdown127 Год назад

Could you modify a spring front an ink pen to replace the broken spring?

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

It’s like a recoil spring for a pull start engine. Just really small. Both ends are pressed into where they go. I think I have found a replacement.

@bobdunn4179 Год назад

I'm surprised that the clutch works as well as it does with all the water that was in the crankcase.

@motorcyclerewind Год назад

Me too! Did require a little cleaning but no rust. Thanks for watching.

@benjaminwilliams3568 2 месяца назад

I owned a 86 750 GPz at 70 miles I was turning 1800 RPM. YOU need to check your sprocket ratios and check your rpm sending unit. 5K is way way too high at 70.

@motorcyclerewind Месяц назад

Thanks for the heads up will check it out.