03/04/05/06 ZX636 ZX6R speedo upgrade

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extr400

Discussion Starter · Mar 22, 2012

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Hello ZX6R forum!
I'm extr400 from Kawiforums (and same profile on here now too) :hmmm:
Just wanted to publicise a project that I've had running to use the new style dial gauges (from 2007 bikes onwards) on the 03 to 06 bikes that used the LCD style clocks.

Well the good news is that the project is finished now and thanks to several forum members that have been willing test victims, I now have a plug and play solution to make the upgrade be seamless and easy.

The new style speedo gives you the better looking moving dial tacho and LCD speed readout. Its also much better for track use as its easier to register what a dial gauge is telling you than the LCD tacho graph, on a quick glance.

The trick feature is that the adapter calculates the gear from the difference between the speed and tacho signals and sends an extra digital signal to the new speedo to work the gear readout. This also stops the annoying red FI light from flashing :crazy

The engine signals are all a bit different between model years, so the adapter adjusts them to be correct for the new speedo. Essentially this is doing a speedo healer function, so it was logical to allow some extra variation to take account of custom final drive sprocket sizes. There is a Windows PC interface program that talks over USB to set up the adapter.

Since its a community led project I have kept costs as low as possible. Am currently selling them to forum members for US$50 and $10 post (international signed for delivery) - they are made by me in Scotland.

I'm an electronics engineer by trade, so have tried to make it as good as any commercial product.

Have limited numbers available, but can build more on demand. Please PM me if your interested.
Cheers
extr400

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extr400

Discussion Starter · #301 · 3 mo ago

I'll get back to you all with details of when I can ship adapters. I'm on my winter break but returning home soon.
I have enough parts for around 20 adapters, but after that they are all gone. That should see us through 2023.

Scumbag

· #302 · 3 mo ago

Are you still providing these? I’m getting ready to start on a 03 for my son and we was interested in going this route. Awesome idea and service.

Shunnedhippo

· #303 · 2 mo ago

Has anyone had issues with their 09 cluster and the rpm gauge getting out of wack? On mine, the needle's upper and lower sweeping limits have rotated slightly, i think due to vibration. Instead of pointing to zero and topping out at around 2 o'clock, it will slowly work its way clockwise. It started out bottoming out at 1k, then 2k, then 3k etc with the upper limit increasing as well when you first key on the bike. I believe it's a physical issue inside the needle motor and not an electrical one. You can feel the stopping points when moving the needle back and forth with it taken apart. I've reset the needle to zero a few times but it will slowly work it's way back up. The bike still idles at the correct RPM and the shift light still will come on at 14k, it just isn't indicating the correct RPM. Hopefully this makes sense, it's difficult to describe. Essentially, the upper/lower limits slowly rotate clockwise for me as I ride (over the course of a couple hundred of miles) usually maxing out at around 8k RPM.

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extr400

Discussion Starter · #304 · 2 mo ago

Probably the needle is loose in the servo motor. Suggest you turn and pull the needle gently against the zero end stop.
Then add a tiny bit of thread lock (say via a cocktail stick or match) to the needle mount and refit.
The needle is usually fitted on very tight indeed such that it's a struggle to remove without breaking. So yours is defo in need of additional adhesive.

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Franzzz

· #305 · 2 mo ago

Hi Tim, i want an adapter, can you sent me a private message, i am not allowed to sent pm.

rocking20

· #306 · 2 mo ago

Franzzz said:
Hi Tim, i want an adapter, can you sent me a private message, i am not allowed to sent pm.

Pm ‪(260) 232-37 seven four

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RJ2112

· #307 · 2 mo ago

extr400 said:
I'll get back to you all with details of when I can ship adapters. I'm on my winter break but returning home soon.
I have enough parts for around 20 adapters, but after that they are all gone. That should see us through 2023.

Per your request, I have taken action against the party that was attempting to spam your customers. I banned that email address; do you want me to close this thread?

extr400

Discussion Starter · #308 · 2 mo ago

RJ2112 said:
Per your request, I have taken action against the party that was attempting to spam your customers. I banned that email address; do you want me to close this thread?

Thanks for sorting that out. Please keep the thread open!

750_rshort

· #309 · 2 mo ago

Hello I’m wondering if you are still selling these for the 05 model?

extr400

Discussion Starter · #310 · 2 mo ago

Hello yes, have more built and ready to ship.
Will pm you with details!

Franzzz

· #311 · 1 mo ago

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I just received the adapter from Tim, everything looks good and i will install it soon. It took about 8 days to arrive in Holland.

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extr400

Discussion Starter · #312 · 1 mo ago

More adapters ready for both 03/04 and 05/06 model years.

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defx

· #313 · 1 mo ago

Is this still a thing? Just so I read correctly, this adapted let's me use a cluster from say like a 2007-2012,(I went back and read some posts) on my 2006 zx6r?!?! Take my money, am I allowed to dm OP or send request here? :: praying ::

extr400

Discussion Starter · #314 · 1 mo ago

I like your enthusiasm! 🙂
Have messaged you with details.

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defx

· #315 · 1 mo ago

extr400 said:
I like your enthusiasm! 🙂
Have messaged you with details.

Thank you, I already sent you 90USD I'll keep the rest of my questions for the thread. But from what I read, just got buy a 2007-2012 cluster and plug this bad boy in

defx

· #316 · 1 mo ago (Edited)

TenThousandWaysToDie said:
Well, I just received the adaptor. Looks like factory made, wrapped in bubble foil and antistatic bag. Just swaped the gauge, ride it few km. It's a pleasure to look at the new gauge.
I must be complete retard not to say THANK YOU extr400 !!!
P.S. I have a cheap zx6r 2005 gauge.

Was there a setup process for the gear indicator? Or did it just work?

::update:: yes it does

Kibarra7

· #317 · 1 mo ago

Is this still available? Just picked up an 05 and that piss yellow cluster isn't cutting it.

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Twilder

· #318 · 1 mo ago

Is this still available?

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636banshee

· #319 · 1 mo ago

please be still available? I gotta get rid of this cluster!

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TommyC

· #320 · 1 mo ago

Had mine on for a year now and it works great. Had to finally correct the mileage as the MOT was due. It actually clocked up at 732mph!

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