DIY: koso gauge install - Page 6

kawaracer · September 20th, 2012, 04:21 AM

alright cheers guy so basically i need to either manually put in the tire circumference settings into the koso rx2?? using the buttons on it for a semi accurate reading or not use the adapter and install the magnets and sensor to get an accurate reading correct??

CZroe · September 29th, 2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawaracer

alright cheers guy so basically i need to either manually put in the tire circumference settings into the koso rx2?? using the buttons on it for a semi accurate reading or not use the adapter and install the magnets and sensor to get an accurate reading correct??

No one is saying that one is more accurate than the other. The reason the mechanical adapter exists is because it's easier for people with compatible mechanical pickups. The reason it isn't included with all of them is because not everyone has them and the magnets work with anything. My pregen has no pickup because there is a custom spacer there instead to fit newgen wheels, so I will be using the magnets.

sleepless · October 17th, 2012, 05:27 PM

Just finished the install, I took the very lazy draw-it-out-over-weeks approach. It looks awesome!

Tip for installing the water temp sensor in the radiator hose-
1. Unscrew the bolt that connects the upper radiator cap assembly to the frame so its free to move.
2. Loosen the two radiator hose clamps
3. Remove radiator cap (Not when engine is hot!)
4. Using a straw, siphon off fluid from the hose and into a nearby cup/bucket. Remove enough until the fluid level is a good bit below the upper edge of the hose.
5. Carefully disconnect the upper end of the hose (wiggling helps) and twist it sideways into your cup/bucket, letting it drain fully.
6. Now you are able to remove the hose entirely, cut in half, remove about a 1/2"-1" from the middle, and install the sensor. Use supplied clamps on each end.
7. Reinstall hose, reassemble everything. Attach wire to Koso gauge.

I also reused the coolant by pouring it back in the radiator cap once the install was done. Pretty quick and painless. (This assumes you have the plug&play kit)

jarquin305 · September 13th, 2013, 12:18 PM

what is the size of your tire?

NevadaWolf · September 13th, 2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jarquin305

what is the size of your tire?

Juan!!

I use the speedo adapter to keep the stock mechanical cable that came with the bike. I have my Koso set to 714 6P and the speedo is within rounding distance of my DeLorme GPS speed (i.e. GPS reads 49.6, speedo reads 50). I have Pirelli Rosso II 110/70 on the front and it's been consistant with my GPS for over 10k miles.

The folks at @RaceTech Electric put together a good video with some settings displayed at the end that works for them.

Link to original page on YouTube.

jarquin305 · September 19th, 2013, 11:31 AM

thank you, actually with the plug and play kit koso provides you instructions where it says the recommend settings

NevadaWolf · September 19th, 2013, 03:59 PM

Yep, that's what I set mine too after trying RaceTech's number and coming out with 120 MPH in a 25 zone. Wheeeeeee

Ralgha · March 30th, 2017, 03:50 PM

Just installed this gauge on my Ninja and discovered an important tip. Put teflon tape on both the water and oil temperature sensors, they will leak otherwise.

September 19th, 2013, 03:59 PM	#207
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September 20th, 2012, 04:21 AM	#201
kawaracer ninjette.org newbie Name: Tomas Location: sydny Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 2	alright cheers guy so basically i need to either manually put in the tire circumference settings into the koso rx2?? using the buttons on it for a semi accurate reading or not use the adapter and install the magnets and sensor to get an accurate reading correct??

October 17th, 2012, 05:27 PM	#203
sleepless ninjette.org member Name: Sleepless Location: Houstown, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 250 SE Posts: 38	Just finished the install, I took the very lazy draw-it-out-over-weeks approach. It looks awesome! Tip for installing the water temp sensor in the radiator hose- 1. Unscrew the bolt that connects the upper radiator cap assembly to the frame so its free to move. 2. Loosen the two radiator hose clamps 3. Remove radiator cap (Not when engine is hot!) 4. Using a straw, siphon off fluid from the hose and into a nearby cup/bucket. Remove enough until the fluid level is a good bit below the upper edge of the hose. 5. Carefully disconnect the upper end of the hose (wiggling helps) and twist it sideways into your cup/bucket, letting it drain fully. 6. Now you are able to remove the hose entirely, cut in half, remove about a 1/2"-1" from the middle, and install the sensor. Use supplied clamps on each end. 7. Reinstall hose, reassemble everything. Attach wire to Koso gauge. I also reused the coolant by pouring it back in the radiator cap once the install was done. Pretty quick and painless. (This assumes you have the plug&play kit)

September 13th, 2013, 12:18 PM	#204
jarquin305 ninjette.org newbie Name: Juan Location: 2955 nw 95th st Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ninja 250R Posts: 3	what is the size of your tire?

September 19th, 2013, 11:31 AM	#206
jarquin305 ninjette.org newbie Name: Juan Location: 2955 nw 95th st Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ninja 250R Posts: 3	thank you, actually with the plug and play kit koso provides you instructions where it says the recommend settings

March 30th, 2017, 03:50 PM	#208
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