The stock speedo is adequate, but difficult to see. Luckily, you have options!
The KPM 200’s built-in speedometer/tachometer is a nicely styled, all-digital readout. However, many riders complain because it’s not entirely accurate and it’s also difficult to see because it falls well below the eye line. It can also be hard to look at in direct sunlight, because the face of the speedo is not aimed directly at the rider.
Aftermarket speedometers can be installed easily, and this post describes the process.
Going Aftermarket
Amazon and AliExpress sell a variety of “universal” speedometers, and it appears at least one is very compatible with the KPM 200.
Installation
You can choose to wire the speedometer directly into the bike’s various wiring functions, or create a custom harness like I did, using these connectors and some 16 or 18 gauge wire.
(I recommend the wiring harness approach, because it leaves the original speedometer intact, and can always be removed if needed)
Recommended Shopping List
- 2 Spools White, 16 gauge wire https://amzn.to/45H3cGc
- 2.8mm Pitch Wire Connectors https://amzn.to/3KRuRfv
- Wire connectors w/ solder https://amzn.to/45H3ooU
- Wire strippers
- Tiny screwdriver (flathead, for fixing the pins on the connectors)
Wiring Guide
Directions
- Create three wiring harnesses as detailed in the two images at left (Note: check out the build video at the bottom and the below will make more sense!)
- One harness will connect to one of the 9-pin connectors on the bike, under the tank, which handles the power, RPM send, light indicator, signals, fuel send and ground – connector 2A as seen at left.
- A second harness (1A at left) will connect to the other 9-pin connector under the tank, and will contain the gear selector wires, a battery +, high beam, and neutral connector.
- The third harness on the bike attaches to the speed sensor (3A)
- Each harness needs a short, 4- inch (100 mm) piece of wire connecting the male connector to a female connector (this preserves the existing speedo’s functionality.)
- Connected to one the connectors (whichever is easier to attach 2 wires to) run a 25-inch (635mm) wire (this will go to the new speedo)
- After the harnesses are created, connect each of the 25-inch (635mm) wires to the corresponding wire on the new speedometer.
- Mount the new speedometer to the back left handlebar bolt using the provided mounting bracket.
- Unbolt and remove the headlight (no wiring needs to be done here, just more convenient for running wires!) and run the wire through the triple clamp.
- Plug in the harness in between the speedo and bike harnesses under the left side cover, near the engine.
Note: the 2 harnesses under the bike are both the same size (9 pin) — but they are not compatible! If you plug in the wrong harness, you’ll -at minimum- blow a fuse. Make sure to mark each harness so you know which is which!
Helpful Tips
- I would recommend getting a large spool of white 14 gauge or 16 gauge wire, and using various colored markers or sharpies, mark the bike’s wire color on each one as you add them to the connectors. That way, you can easily keep track of which color wire each is connected to when you assemble.
- Keep a multimeter handy! Check for continuity between each step.
- When connecting the wires to the wire connectors, I would recommend soldering each wire to the metal connector (male and female) — the last thing you want is for a wire to come out of it’s crimp, and you have to hunt for the bad wire.
5 Comments
Todd Dennis · October 23, 2023 at 9:11 pm
Can you show a.pick of the harnesses installed with the existing wiring. I am having a hard time picturing the connections. Thanks!
Ryan · November 22, 2023 at 9:20 pm
Did you figure it out or find pics or how to video?
admin · January 1, 2024 at 9:39 am
working on this now!
admin · January 28, 2024 at 11:53 am
hey, the video is posted!
Ryan · February 25, 2024 at 1:08 am
I saw the video and it helps but how much to just make me one lol pleaseeee also posted same thing on your video on YouTube