ZL1000 Gauge Cluster Interchangeable from other bikes?

[Scottmollica]

I have a gauge cluster from a GPZ on my ZL. I dont like it, it makes it look dodgy. I can not find a Speedo, Tach and centre piece anywhere.

My question is: Can I use a nice looking gauge assembly from another bike. Like an EL or Vulcan?

Are these gauges easily attached or will they need to be retrofitted?

Will they be accurate or read the wrong speeds and revs?

What year models can i harvest these parts from?

I looked at these two threads and it kind of dealt with my question but these were not zl1000 specific or dealt in any model specifics.

http://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/Zl-1000-speedo-120-mph&highlight=speedometer.13499
http://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/Clocks-interchangable&highlight=speedometer.11223

Any advice on this topic would be helpful but I am mostly after specifics and testimonials of people who have tried this, especially with the Zl1000 more then the smaller bikes.

Cheers

 

[Blue-Grass-Tornado]

You'd be way ahead to be patient and get the right parts for the bike. I actually have the center section, and have had MANY tachs and speedos over the years, but they don't last long, big demand for them in good condition. The ZL900 tach and speedo are interchangable, will fit right into the factory connections, they are not "exactly" the same, the numbers on the face of the speedo are a little different, but they will look and function fine, 99% of people looking at the bike would not know they are from a ZL900, and since there were many more ZL900's made, there are many more to be found. There are no other bikes that share the center section of the gauge cluster, but I think maybe the ZL600 also has a similar speedo/tach setup, not sure on that one. Your best bet is to just keep an eye peeled here, post a wanted ad, and keep a close eye out on eBay. The bike deserves to be put back to stock form, it will also greatly enhance the retail value, if you ever decide to sell it!

 

[Wissler]

Hurry Bro- There's a tach in Germany
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-ZL...pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item1c2332a466

 

[zlMark]

Hurry Bro- There's a tach in Germany
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-ZL...pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item1c2332a466

Gone hope you got it Scott

 

[Scottmollica]

I did not, but i won another one http://www.ebay.com/itm/260962437838?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

hopefully he ships to Australia.

 

[paulfun]

I know I have a center section and some tachs and spedos down stairs. I will take a look at what I have and let you know later today what is all there.

 

[badbrad]

I did not, but i won another one http://www.ebay.com/itm/260962437838?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

hopefully he ships to Australia.

Just so you know, that was a 600 tach. But it will work for you.

I told the guy earlier that it was listed wrong. I have a speed if needed. 20,00 miles showing. Needs a better looking housing .