koso gauges

Little Rocket · September 9th, 2010, 01:07 AM

does any one know of any gauges for the ninja i saw some koso gauges but i do not know which ones to buy

dyeforever · September 9th, 2010, 01:24 AM

shinto racing have a plug and play kit for the ninja 250. i have it on my bike. works great i just had to rewire the harness to get the fuel gauge to work.

here a pic installed on my bike.

AndyRavag3 · September 9th, 2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyeforever

shinto racing have a plug and play kit for the ninja 250. i have it on my bike. works great i just had to rewire the harness to get the fuel gauge to work.

here a pic installed on my bike.

Ive always loved these gauges, uber sexy

NinjaVictor · September 9th, 2010, 05:39 AM

i'm planning for that gauge as well, aren't they plug-and-play tho?

randomwalk101 · September 9th, 2010, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaVictor

i'm planning for that gauge as well, aren't they plug-and-play tho?

read the 1st sentence on the second post...no research is needed

kamikaze · September 9th, 2010, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyeforever

shinto racing have a plug and play kit for the ninja 250. i have it on my bike. works great i just had to rewire the harness to get the fuel gauge to work.

here a pic installed on my bike.

damn that looks awesome, one question tho, were you able to program the odometer on it?

Snake · September 9th, 2010, 06:59 AM

Do they make the Koso gauges for the pregens? That is one awesome looking set-up.

dyeforever · September 9th, 2010, 01:15 PM

yeah the are plug and play harness, put the fuel gauge is on the gauge. there is a supplied low fuel light that you can hook up. i want the fuel gauge to work on the koso unit so i rewired it harness.

no couldnt reprogram the odometer.

Little Rocket · September 9th, 2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyeforever

yeah the are plug and play harness, put the fuel gauge is on the gauge. there is a supplied low fuel light that you can hook up. i want the fuel gauge to work on the koso unit so i rewired it harness.

no couldnt reprogram the odometer.

So is there a kit for the 07 or just 08 and up
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wellcraft · September 9th, 2010, 06:46 PM

You can send the gauge to Koso USA and they will put whatever millage you want on the gauge, it had a cost but I have no idea how much. I spoke to them a while back about this and they said no problem.
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wellcraft · September 9th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Btw, I have one but is the Sportisi version and it looks a lot more decent than the koso bezel. The koso bezel is totally flat and the Sportisi version has some conture on it.
I'll. Try to take some pics and post them here, I haven't installed the gauge yet.
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dyeforever · September 10th, 2010, 02:59 AM

heres a video of the koso in action.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Racer x · September 10th, 2010, 03:50 AM

It is so cool to see the plug and play kit for the 250 Ninja. I first did this in 2008 and have had so much response. It is the most popular page on New Ninja.com with over 12000 views.

http://www.newninja.com/modifications/koso-dash/

Koso copied my kit and now it is plug and play..How cool is that?

If anyone has any trouble or wants to adapt one of these dash panels to a first gen bike .Just PM me and I will be glad to help out with wiring it up .

BIGT94z · September 10th, 2010, 08:34 AM

i watched that vid and now im in love with that gauge setup

Scott1620 · September 10th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Definitely looks sweet, more of a want then a need though. This would look nice with that shinto painted or CF dash

wellcraft · September 10th, 2010, 10:59 AM

Here is the Koso RX2 kit from Sportisi. In my opinion a lot better looking kit from the original koso bezel. BTW the kit came with a different 2 inch gauge, I had that one laying around and replaced with this one to see how it looks. The bezel is made of fiber glass. and the koso gauge fit there very nicely. I hope I can install the gauge in a couple of weeks. it's been laying around in the box for a few month now.

drumm3r9 · September 10th, 2010, 04:38 PM

The koso gauge is truely an upgrade from stock. as far as the odometer goes it comes brand new so it starts at zero. I read somewhere that they can program it fro you ahead of time....the plug and play kit should be great...I went with racer x and fabricated my own plate. I love the gauge. Made an ipod mount on the dash right next to the gauge so I can change songs, up volume, etc right in front of me without getting it out of my pocket.

dyeforever · September 10th, 2010, 06:33 PM

The koso is a great upgrade for the ninja. have a water temp and clock are so great. like the sportisi one, not sure what i would use the extra gauge hole for. wideband maybe.

carlos · September 23rd, 2010, 07:16 PM

sup guys i want to know where they sell the sportisi koso gauge kit I'm really interested purchasing one. thanks

wellcraft · September 23rd, 2010, 07:48 PM

Member ztrack157 is the one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlos

sup guys i want to know where they sell the sportisi koso gauge kit I'm really interested purchasing one. thanks

headshrink · September 23rd, 2010, 11:02 PM

Who are the US dealers? Google isn't cooperating.

wellcraft · September 24th, 2010, 01:27 AM

http://www.sportisimoto-usa.com/accessories.php

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Who are the US dealers? Google isn't cooperating.

wellcraft · September 24th, 2010, 01:29 AM

Is not in his website but he can get it for you. He did for me.

Little Rocket · September 24th, 2010, 07:56 AM

What about the 07 ninja how do I order gauges for it

randomwalk101 · September 24th, 2010, 01:01 PM

i think with koso, you no longer use the mechanical speedo line but instead you have to install some little magnet around the rotors for it to pick up the speed/rpm thing. ??

jApOrMs · September 24th, 2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

i think with koso, you no longer use the mechanical speedo line but instead you have to install some little magnet around the rotors for it to pick up the speed/rpm thing. ??

Actually you can still use the mechanical speedo. the magnets i think are an option.

dyeforever · September 24th, 2010, 06:55 PM

You can reuse the stock cable one with a adapter. it's easier to remove the stock cable and install the magnetic pickup one. it makes the speedo dead on.

dubojr1 · February 2nd, 2011, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

Here is the Koso RX2 kit from Sportisi. In my opinion a lot better looking kit from the original koso bezel. BTW the kit came with a different 2 inch gauge, I had that one laying around and replaced with this one to see how it looks. The bezel is made of fiber glass. and the koso gauge fit there very nicely. I hope I can install the gauge in a couple of weeks. it's been laying around in the box for a few month now.

JR: Have you completed your install yet? BTW... are you satisfied with the fit and finish of the bezel. I've heard that the quality of the bezel could be better.

ztrack157 · February 2nd, 2011, 09:57 AM

the bezel quality could be better for sure. i wasn't satisfied with it.

dubojr1 · February 2nd, 2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

the bezel quality could be better for sure. i wasn't satisfied with it.

JR's pics above appear ok. Since SHINTO is having its issues, we will be depending on you Matt for these. Can you describe your concerns with the bezel?

Thanks in advance!

ztrack157 · February 2nd, 2011, 11:09 AM

Finish is about a 6.5 but with the unit mounted it looks good. The mounting points on the bottom can sometimes be filled with resin. I'm a perfectionist. Since these dash mount are all hand made they are never perfect.

csviegas · February 2nd, 2011, 02:27 PM

Hey Matt. Does the version of the dash you sell only have a cutout for the voltmeter and Koso gauge? Or does it have a cutout for the gear indicator as another option? Thanks.

ztrack157 · February 2nd, 2011, 05:01 PM

No it does not have the cut out for the gear indicator. I want to make it clear I DON'T SELL THESE!!!!!!!!!!!! From time to time I am willing to source them. But I do not stock them and have no intention of doing so. If I get them they will cost more then the previously mentioned company. By how much I don't know I would have to look.

wellcraft · February 2nd, 2011, 06:19 PM

Hi Jason, like Matt said, the finish is not great. Mine looks good because I used some filler and some glazing putty, it had some pinholes and other defects. I then proceed to paint it.
I haven't done the installation yet. I'll be moving back to GA this weekend and was planning on install this to the bike in the next week or two.
It definitely looks much better than stock gauge. You can easily repair the imperfection, is not a big deal at all. I have a lot of (8 feet by 4 feet) 3M dinoc black carbon fiber and I'm planning on wrap the bezel for a better look.
I know how to work with fiberglass and I been thinking of doing building a few things for the 250 and this bezel is one of them.

Let me konw if you have any questions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

JR: Have you completed your install yet? BTW... are you satisfied with the fit and finish of the bezel. I've heard that the quality of the bezel could be better.

dubojr1 · February 3rd, 2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

Hi Jason, like Matt said, the finish is not great. Mine looks good because I used some filler and some glazing putty, it had some pinholes and other defects. I then proceed to paint it.
I haven't done the installation yet. I'll be moving back to GA this weekend and was planning on install this to the bike in the next week or two.
It definitely looks much better than stock gauge. You can easily repair the imperfection, is not a big deal at all. I have a lot of (8 feet by 4 feet) 3M dinoc black carbon fiber and I'm planning on wrap the bezel for a better look.
I know how to work with fiberglass and I been thinking of doing building a few things for the 250 and this bezel is one of them.

Let me konw if you have any questions.

Thanks JR for the info. I agree with you that the small blemishes could be easily repaired. My only concern is the mounting points are accurate. I can handle a little bondo, sanding and paint but I don't want to have to mess and fiberglass. Not that I can't, I just don't like it.

Matt is getting some info for me. I'm still trying to recover from Christmas but the KOSO kit will be in my future.

randomwalk101 · February 3rd, 2011, 07:20 AM

My Koso is coming...in my dreams...cuz the Shito paul's scam. Kinda like Benard Madoff ponzi scheme.. LOL..

headshrink · February 3rd, 2011, 10:46 AM

Have we confirmed that it is in fact a sham? I have read some of the other posts, and it seems unclear.

dubojr1 · February 3rd, 2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Have we confirmed that it is in fact a sham? I have read some of the other posts, and it seems unclear.

Decide for yourself...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64360

headshrink · February 3rd, 2011, 11:02 AM

I;ll go back and read closer later, but I did see a couple things I missed in the last week or so...... *sigh* it is so sad.

randomwalk101 · February 21st, 2011, 10:38 PM

So I got most of my craps except the face plate like sportisi sells. Anyone knows where I can buy that faceplate?

September 9th, 2010, 01:07 AM	#1
Little Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Whitney Texas Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja Posts: 12	koso gauges does any one know of any gauges for the ninja i saw some koso gauges but i do not know which ones to buy

September 9th, 2010, 06:46 PM	#10
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	You can send the gauge to Koso USA and they will put whatever millage you want on the gauge, it had a cost but I have no idea how much. I spoke to them a while back about this and they said no problem. Posted via Mobile Device Last futzed with by wellcraft; September 10th, 2010 at 11:09 AM.

September 9th, 2010, 06:50 PM	#11
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	Btw, I have one but is the Sportisi version and it looks a lot more decent than the koso bezel. The koso bezel is totally flat and the Sportisi version has some conture on it. I'll. Try to take some pics and post them here, I haven't installed the gauge yet. Posted via Mobile Device Last futzed with by wellcraft; September 10th, 2010 at 11:09 AM.

September 10th, 2010, 02:59 AM	#12
dyeforever ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Kona, Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 250r(sold), 09 250r(sold), 07 CRF450x, 07 sv650(sold) Posts: 110	heres a video of the koso in action. Link to original page on YouTube. Last futzed with by dyeforever; September 12th, 2010 at 02:25 AM.

February 2nd, 2011, 09:57 AM	#29
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	the bezel quality could be better for sure. i wasn't satisfied with it. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

September 9th, 2010, 01:24 AM	#2
dyeforever ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Kona, Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 250r(sold), 09 250r(sold), 07 CRF450x, 07 sv650(sold) Posts: 110	shinto racing have a plug and play kit for the ninja 250. i have it on my bike. works great i just had to rewire the harness to get the fuel gauge to work. here a pic installed on my bike.

September 9th, 2010, 05:39 AM	#4
NinjaVictor ninjette.org newbie Name: Victor Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 2	i'm planning for that gauge as well, aren't they plug-and-play tho?

September 9th, 2010, 06:59 AM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Do they make the Koso gauges for the pregens? That is one awesome looking set-up.

September 9th, 2010, 01:15 PM	#8
dyeforever ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Kona, Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 250r(sold), 09 250r(sold), 07 CRF450x, 07 sv650(sold) Posts: 110	yeah the are plug and play harness, put the fuel gauge is on the gauge. there is a supplied low fuel light that you can hook up. i want the fuel gauge to work on the koso unit so i rewired it harness. no couldnt reprogram the odometer.

September 10th, 2010, 03:50 AM	#13
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	It is so cool to see the plug and play kit for the 250 Ninja. I first did this in 2008 and have had so much response. It is the most popular page on New Ninja.com with over 12000 views. http://www.newninja.com/modifications/koso-dash/ Koso copied my kit and now it is plug and play..How cool is that? If anyone has any trouble or wants to adapt one of these dash panels to a first gen bike .Just PM me and I will be glad to help out with wiring it up .

September 10th, 2010, 08:34 AM	#14
BIGT94z ninjette.org member Name: b Location: midwest Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 119	i watched that vid and now im in love with that gauge setup

September 10th, 2010, 09:55 AM	#15
Scott1620 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Delaware Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r(sold), 2007 650R (sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 199	Definitely looks sweet, more of a want then a need though. This would look nice with that shinto painted or CF dash

September 10th, 2010, 04:38 PM	#17
drumm3r9 ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Silver City Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 79	The koso gauge is truely an upgrade from stock. as far as the odometer goes it comes brand new so it starts at zero. I read somewhere that they can program it fro you ahead of time....the plug and play kit should be great...I went with racer x and fabricated my own plate. I love the gauge. Made an ipod mount on the dash right next to the gauge so I can change songs, up volume, etc right in front of me without getting it out of my pocket.

September 10th, 2010, 06:33 PM	#18
dyeforever ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Kona, Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 250r(sold), 09 250r(sold), 07 CRF450x, 07 sv650(sold) Posts: 110	The koso is a great upgrade for the ninja. have a water temp and clock are so great. like the sportisi one, not sure what i would use the extra gauge hole for. wideband maybe.

September 23rd, 2010, 07:16 PM	#19
carlos ninjette.org member Name: carlos Location: long beach Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 55	sup guys i want to know where they sell the sportisi koso gauge kit I'm really interested purchasing one. thanks

September 23rd, 2010, 11:02 PM	#21
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Who are the US dealers? Google isn't cooperating.

September 24th, 2010, 01:29 AM	#23
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	Is not in his website but he can get it for you. He did for me.

September 24th, 2010, 07:56 AM	#24
Little Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Whitney Texas Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja Posts: 12	What about the 07 ninja how do I order gauges for it

September 24th, 2010, 01:01 PM	#25
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	i think with koso, you no longer use the mechanical speedo line but instead you have to install some little magnet around the rotors for it to pick up the speed/rpm thing. ??

September 24th, 2010, 06:55 PM	#27
dyeforever ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Kona, Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 250r(sold), 09 250r(sold), 07 CRF450x, 07 sv650(sold) Posts: 110	You can reuse the stock cable one with a adapter. it's easier to remove the stock cable and install the magnetic pickup one. it makes the speedo dead on.

February 2nd, 2011, 11:09 AM	#31
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Finish is about a 6.5 but with the unit mounted it looks good. The mounting points on the bottom can sometimes be filled with resin. I'm a perfectionist. Since these dash mount are all hand made they are never perfect. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

February 2nd, 2011, 02:27 PM	#32
csviegas ninjette.org member Name: Christopher Location: Newark Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 15	Hey Matt. Does the version of the dash you sell only have a cutout for the voltmeter and Koso gauge? Or does it have a cutout for the gear indicator as another option? Thanks.

February 2nd, 2011, 05:01 PM	#33
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	No it does not have the cut out for the gear indicator. I want to make it clear I DON'T SELL THESE!!!!!!!!!!!! From time to time I am willing to source them. But I do not stock them and have no intention of doing so. If I get them they will cost more then the previously mentioned company. By how much I don't know I would have to look. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

February 3rd, 2011, 07:20 AM	#36
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	My Koso is coming...in my dreams...cuz the Shito paul's scam. Kinda like Benard Madoff ponzi scheme.. LOL..

February 3rd, 2011, 10:46 AM	#37
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Have we confirmed that it is in fact a sham? I have read some of the other posts, and it seems unclear. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

February 3rd, 2011, 11:02 AM	#39
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I;ll go back and read closer later, but I did see a couple things I missed in the last week or so...... sigh it is so sad. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

February 21st, 2011, 10:38 PM	#40
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	So I got most of my craps except the face plate like sportisi sells. Anyone knows where I can buy that faceplate?

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