GPz550 Communication 11/10 Issue. “Zero’s Trajectory” – Reset the Meter and Enjoy That New Car Feeling (*´ω｀*)

It suddenly got cold and the humidity dropped dramatically, so everything feels a bit dry.
Watch out for dry skin (*´ω｀*)

I’m just eager to get the registration done quickly.
I know that procrastinating never leads to anything good.

I’m making progress bit by bit, about 1-2 hours a day.
So this time, it’s the standard procedure when purchasing a used motorcycle – “Zero’s Trajectory” that is.
Basically, I reset the speedometer and odometer to zero.

You might think “Isn’t that meter tampering?!” but I’m not planning to sell it anyway,
so then wouldn’t replacing the meter be okay? That’s the thing.
With a classic bike this old, the mileage itself is completely unreliable anyway.
Surprisingly, resetting the meter to zero when you purchase it feels really good.
*Absolutely no misuse!

The voltmeter knob happened to be broken, so I’ll fix it

The blue square in the middle of the image is the voltmeter knob.
By pressing it from the outside,
you can check the voltage on the voltmeter engraved on the tachometer dial – it’s quite an innovative meter, isn’t it?

This knob was kind of squishy and wouldn’t press straight.
The cause was that the guide on the meter panel side had lost its adhesive.
Once I re-glued the guide, it worked perfectly, so all is safe and sound.

Still, no matter where I take it apart, the bike is so clean that it feels kind of unsettling?
*I’m happy about it, but… it’s terrifying considering it’s been 30-40 years.

Let’s wind the odometer back to zero.

Analog meters are easy to reset, so if you get the chance, give it a try.
It’s also useful if you want to replace the meter and match it to the same mileage.

The odometer is designed to be adjustable, so once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to change.

The meter case is surprisingly cloudy! Polish it and it transforms dramatically

It wasn’t that dirty, so I didn’t pay much attention to it,
but just to be safe, when I cleaned it with anti-fog cleaner, for some reason streaks appeared??

Hmm, hmm, hmm?? After that, when I cleaned it thoroughly with a microfiber cloth, it became clean.
What?! It was cloudy after all!

It looked clean, but it was quite cloudy.
It’s like an elderly person who’s had cataract surgery and can now see far distances clearly and beautifully.

Are T5 LED wedge bulb insertion widths universal?

The LED wedge bulbs from Boo-Boo Material that I use regularly.
They have broad compatibility and are a trusted product that I always keep in stock.

T7 and T5 should have the same insertion width, but when I actually measured them, they were about 0.5mm wider and didn’t seem like they’d fit realistically.
But that can’t be right, so I widened it slightly and used brute force.
It lit up without any problems and I’m satisfied.
The meter panel backlight should be replaced with LED for a more premium feel both aesthetically and functionally.
With the original bulb, it’s hard to tell if it’s even lit, and it kind of makes you feel sleepy.

I was thinking of replacing the speedometer cable too, but it’s discontinued as expected.
Speedometer Cable GPZ550 Speedometer Cable 54001-1102
I’m arranging for a Zephyr X one with a similar length. Zephyr X Speedometer Cable 54001-1012
Kawasaki is an amazing manufacturer with incredibly broad compatibility.

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