How long have you had your Koso gauge?

CThunder-blue · June 27th, 2012, 08:54 PM

Just curious about the longevity of the 250R koso gauges. I've had the universal koso speedo on my bike for nearly 12k miles and it stopped working. That's just over 1 year of riding for me. Since I'm not going to shell out more money for a product that can't last a year, I'm curious about those expensive $400+ units. If the OEM speedo wasn't 10% off, I wouldn't even care. At this point, I know my speed by my RPM, but it bothers me all the same.

Scattcatt · June 28th, 2012, 12:53 AM

The new speedo cable attachment with the 250 harness is actually pretty accurate now. I haven't tested it with one of those speed trap radars yet but it's for sure better than the original gauges at the very least. Oh, and I'm on day 2 and 40 miles for my Koso

dubojr1 · June 28th, 2012, 05:27 AM

I've had mine now for about a year. ~8k on the odometer. No issues to date.

Racer x · June 28th, 2012, 06:19 AM

I first installed my rx2 in 2008. I spun the needle off the tack ( don't ask) and bought a new one last year. The customer service is great. But the repair time will be long. I would send it to them in late fall so you have it back in time for spring.

CThunder-blue · June 28th, 2012, 11:31 AM

I looked up on their website for warranty info and couldn't find anything. I'm not sure if it's worth the trouble to have fixed.

msebastian · July 9th, 2012, 05:31 PM

My question would be about the fuel gauge. How well does it work and how did you wire it up or is it plug n play. I am very interested in one but heard the fuel gauge jumps around. I am also converting to ecotrons efi, so if anyone has efi and a koso your info would be great.

CThunder-blue · July 9th, 2012, 09:11 PM

i never bothered with the fuel gauge since the stock one on mine is ok. sorry.

Scattcatt · July 9th, 2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by msebastian

My question would be about the fuel gauge. How well does it work and how did you wire it up or is it plug n play. I am very interested in one but heard the fuel gauge jumps around. I am also converting to ecotrons efi, so if anyone has efi and a koso your info would be great.

So far I've discovered on mine the fuel gauge while on 100 ohm resistance is pretty off, it will register empty on about half a tank and fluctuate wildly. I now have my Koso gauges set to 530 ohms resistance and it seems to be working much better, but I have yet to run the bike down to an empty tank on the 530 setting so I can't speak for its accuracy quite yet.

NikkitaNinja · July 10th, 2012, 01:40 PM

Had mine for about 8 months or so, no issues at all.

June 27th, 2012, 08:54 PM	#1
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	How long have you had your Koso gauge? Just curious about the longevity of the 250R koso gauges. I've had the universal koso speedo on my bike for nearly 12k miles and it stopped working. That's just over 1 year of riding for me. Since I'm not going to shell out more money for a product that can't last a year, I'm curious about those expensive $400+ units. If the OEM speedo wasn't 10% off, I wouldn't even care. At this point, I know my speed by my RPM, but it bothers me all the same. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 28th, 2012, 12:53 AM	#2
Scattcatt ninjette.org sage Name: Zach Location: Michigan Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2003 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 1	The new speedo cable attachment with the 250 harness is actually pretty accurate now. I haven't tested it with one of those speed trap radars yet but it's for sure better than the original gauges at the very least. Oh, and I'm on day 2 and 40 miles for my Koso __________________________________________________ ATGATT

June 28th, 2012, 05:27 AM	#3
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I've had mine now for about a year. ~8k on the odometer. No issues to date. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

June 28th, 2012, 11:31 AM	#5
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I looked up on their website for warranty info and couldn't find anything. I'm not sure if it's worth the trouble to have fixed. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 9th, 2012, 09:11 PM	#7
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	i never bothered with the fuel gauge since the stock one on mine is ok. sorry. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 28th, 2012, 06:19 AM	#4
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	I first installed my rx2 in 2008. I spun the needle off the tack ( don't ask) and bought a new one last year. The customer service is great. But the repair time will be long. I would send it to them in late fall so you have it back in time for spring.

July 9th, 2012, 05:31 PM	#6
msebastian ninjette.org guru Name: Michael Location: Dayton, Ohio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 262	My question would be about the fuel gauge. How well does it work and how did you wire it up or is it plug n play. I am very interested in one but heard the fuel gauge jumps around. I am also converting to ecotrons efi, so if anyone has efi and a koso your info would be great.

July 10th, 2012, 01:40 PM	#9
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Had mine for about 8 months or so, no issues at all.

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