Motorcycle Repair: Swapping speedometer from an 83 Magna to an 82 Magna, 1982 honda magna, motorcycle usa

Question
I have a 1982 Honda Magna V45, which the speedometer went bad on.  The speedometer read to 85mph and I want to replace it with one from a 1983 Magna V45 which reads to 150mph.  My questions are.  First can this be done? (The 85mph vs 150mph is the only difference correct?)  And secondly, do I have to replace the drive gear on the wheel to make it read accurately?  

Thanks!

Matt

Answer
Hi Matt,

Q:  "...First can this be done? (The 85mph vs 150mph is the only difference correct?)"

A:  I've never made this swap. It may be possible.


Q:  "...And secondly, do I have to replace the drive gear on the wheel to make it read accurately?"

A:  Not if the wheels are the same size.



Try posting your question on the following websites:

http://users.metro2000.net/~cdc/magna/mcpage.htm

www.magnaownersoftexas.org/specs.htm

htttp://redneckdrifter.bravehost.com/

www.motorcycle-usa.com


Respectfully,
Mark Shively