June 25th, 2012, 12:00 PM | #161 |
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Dude, these are already getting to people? rad! We gotta hurry up and do our install here so we can get a video up! Just waiting on some stuff first before we can start though.
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June 25th, 2012, 12:06 PM | #162 |
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Mine's been in town since last night, it's been out for delivery all morning lol. Have my eyes glued to the front door.
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June 25th, 2012, 12:12 PM | #163 |
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definitely want to see the install video. Do the gas gauges work after install? Read mixed things in previous threads.
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June 25th, 2012, 01:43 PM | #164 |
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I honestly don't see why it wouldn't work, but i don't have first hand experience yet. The RX-2 will just be reading from the stock fuel level sensor, the only difference is in the display (analog v. digital) i think.
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June 25th, 2012, 02:30 PM | #165 |
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not sure either (thats what i was thinking). get on that video! i want to install today too! LOL
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June 25th, 2012, 02:37 PM | #166 |
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I think it'll just be a matter of setting the resistance correctly in the Koso unit for it to read correctly.
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June 25th, 2012, 03:32 PM | #167 |
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I also got mine today!!!! The problem its 108 degrees here so I will wait to mess with it. But I looks sharp. Jordan tell all your peeps that we really thanks you for the effort and follow thru. You have made a lot of people very happy. Marco
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June 25th, 2012, 04:24 PM | #168 |
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Got mine today too. There's no way to mount it to the EX250F gauge mount points so I'll be buying some perforated aluminum flat bar to make it work. I'm going to take this nice and slow.
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June 25th, 2012, 04:36 PM | #169 |
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just got mine today.
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June 25th, 2012, 06:27 PM | #170 |
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Got mine today too, And I couldn't wait. Already installed, just need to put the headlight housing and fairings on and I'll be done!!
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June 26th, 2012, 01:21 PM | #171 | |
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We are still having some issues with our test bike that we need to work out before we do our install and make our video.
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June 26th, 2012, 01:51 PM | #172 |
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Need a new test bike? I can bring mine over haha
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June 26th, 2012, 03:58 PM | #174 |
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Had a good idea for mounting it without a bracket, such as with a pregen: Bolt mesh over to the stay with the gauge mount holes, then trace the shape you want. Remove it and cut the mesh along your lines. Paint and reinstall with some rubber trim, if you desire. Use bolts and washers through the mesh to mount the gauge however you want with the normal holes and/or the universal bracket. I don't know if I have enough mesh for all the other stuff I want to do with it so I'm not going to do it like that just yet, but I plan to.
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June 26th, 2012, 04:11 PM | #175 |
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Be very careful not to overtighten the sensors in both the oil drain plug and the coolant insert! The heads will snap off from the threads on the sensor and are not covered by warrantee!
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June 26th, 2012, 04:12 PM | #176 |
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Will you still get the temperature warning from the wiring harness if you don't install the Koso's own temp sensors? I ask because I intend to sell my Plug 'n' Play kit, seeing as it isn't exactly plug 'n' play with the pregen.
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June 26th, 2012, 05:31 PM | #177 |
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June 26th, 2012, 05:31 PM | #178 |
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So, I'm setting it up, what are our tire settings? (yes I am lazy)
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June 26th, 2012, 07:25 PM | #179 |
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June 26th, 2012, 08:13 PM | #180 |
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Any idea why they say to set the tire circumference to 714? I just measured mine and got 1822.
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June 26th, 2012, 08:18 PM | #181 |
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It's a RaceTech/KOSO Christmas in June!
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June 26th, 2012, 08:19 PM | #182 |
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I'm going to do the "fan mod" to synchronize my true mileage with the koso before I install.
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June 27th, 2012, 04:02 AM | #183 |
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June 27th, 2012, 10:51 AM | #184 |
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I think the fan mod is a pretty clever idea.
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June 27th, 2012, 11:09 AM | #185 |
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Yup...I was thinking of fabricating a 12v source with a battery and wires, but then realized that I have a battery tender! Going to hook it all up tonight, shouldn't take long with the fan on high to reach 7,350 miles hopefully.
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June 27th, 2012, 11:24 AM | #186 |
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Why not just go into the setting of the gauge and set the mileage...?
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June 27th, 2012, 11:42 AM | #187 |
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June 27th, 2012, 11:46 AM | #188 |
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I have a Koso RX2N gauge for my 1988 Hawk 650. There's a page in the booklet for setting mileage (which I did). I would think it'd be the same for the one you guys got in the group buy.
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June 27th, 2012, 12:13 PM | #189 |
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Can't be done on the RX2 at least. I have attached the KOSO RX2 manual for everyone's viewing pleasure.
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June 27th, 2012, 01:31 PM | #190 | |
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June 27th, 2012, 03:27 PM | #192 | |
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No problem.
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1. Put magnets on a fan instead. 2. Set up pickup in front of fan as if it were a wheel. 3. Power gauge from an automotive battery or DC 12v source. 4. Set gauge to expect one magnet per wheel revolution with the largest selectable tire size but use all six magnets so that it considers one revolution of the fan to be six of a large tire. 5. Run fan overnight at max speed. 6. Come back and curse when you realize that your fan has racked up 3x as many miles as you've actually ridden and you need to keep running it until it turns over at the maximum mileage. 7. Rinse and repeat. |
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June 27th, 2012, 05:04 PM | #193 | |
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I first rode it (at 714) down a 40mph road, keeping pace with traffic and it read 15MPH, so I knew that wasn't right. I had to stop at a gas station to fill. While I was there I pulled out my phone, checked the DIY thread, and read where someone used 1522. So, I used that on the way home. Seemed MUCH more accurate. When I got home I measured by rolling the wheel (just like is says in the instructions. and came up with 1822 So right now I'm looking for someone's experience. I'll have to wait for the weekend to get someone else to pace me to check it for sure. I was hoping that someone could chime in with the setting to make it perfect. |
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June 27th, 2012, 05:06 PM | #194 |
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More pics
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June 27th, 2012, 05:34 PM | #195 |
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also got mine installed today! just got to put all the fairings back on, but waiting for a few things to come in the mail to install first.
there's no thing as perfect setting for wheel circumference. all of our tires are different slightly due to wear and deformation while riding. best you can do is roll it and measure it like it says. |
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June 27th, 2012, 06:19 PM | #196 | |
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Kawasaki sets all of their stock setups the same, the PnP kit recommends 714 when using the converter. Was just hoping that a few folks come up with some numbers. Example: member a) set at 1822. member b) set at 1810 member c) set at 1860 and so on I'm gonna set mine at 1822. Next chance I get I will have someone pace me at 30-65mph and see how accurate it is. |
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June 27th, 2012, 07:33 PM | #197 | |
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June 27th, 2012, 07:34 PM | #198 |
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Because I'm not using the PnP kit and because Koso charges almost as much for the water temp sensor adapter, I'm hoping someone can tell me which of these might fit:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...dapter&_sop=15 Last futzed with by CZroe; June 28th, 2012 at 02:44 PM. |
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June 27th, 2012, 07:39 PM | #199 |
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how's the fuel gauge working for those who have installed and rode their bikes around? i currently have the fuel resistance set to the default 100 ohms. is this correct for our bikes or do we need to change it?
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June 27th, 2012, 07:41 PM | #200 | |
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if you're not using the PnP harness kit, can't you wire it directly into the stock coolant temp sensor? isn't just a one wire sensor? i would have preferred koso just make a connector for the PnP kit that plugs right into the stock coolant temp sensor. would have saved a lil bit of time and mess. |
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