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Message started by smokin_blue on 12/21/06 at 04:06:50

Title: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTINGS!
Post by smokin_blue on 12/21/06 at 04:06:50

Ok, I want to hear from anyone that has used or is using an aftermarket tach or speedo (sorry no bike computers please)

I want to know what you use(d), (brand, place of purchase, etc) and how well it worked.

I DON'T WANT ANY RANTINGS about a tach doesn't belong on a cruiser, etc. I am building a fully custom Cafe bike with the savage motor in it. IT WILL HAVE A TACH (and chain drive too!) I need to find a tach and speedo that will match that I can mount to the triple clamps I will be using (not a problem) and that perferbably look like the belong with each other. I am currently thinking electronic pickup on both so that I can get rid of the speedo cable from the savage engine and also get rid of the error I will induce if I change the final ratio. I have started looking at what drag specialties carries but I want to hear from anyone that has used a tach.

Thanks!

Paul

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by justin_o_guy on 12/21/06 at 06:27:31

Reelthing has one with a tach & a temp gauge that ( I think) replaces the oil filler cap. I would be interested in those mods after I get mine running like I want it.

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by Kropatchek on 12/21/06 at 07:57:32

Here's the tach I use to full satisfaction. Expensive though.
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8623/tach2wh7.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2383/tachzz5.jpg

And here's the oiltemp. gauge in stead of the oilfiller plug:

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2076/fc0af.jpg

Bit difficult to see when riding.

Greetz
Kropatchek

BTW The OEM speedo goes and the hole in the tank will be closed. Don't know how jet.

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by Savage Librarian on 12/21/06 at 15:19:32

I have the cheapest speedometer JCWhitney sells on my Savage at the moment. I believe it was $35 or so. It runs accurate, as far as I've been able to determine. The only flaws are that I haven't gotten around to hooking up the light (makes it hard to ride at night), and the scale (reads for up 120mph, I think) makes it a little difficult to keep within the speed limit at times (almost all of my riding is at 30-50mph).

It looks nice, very simple and clean. That's ir to the right of the tank.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/palidraven/Jered034-1.jpg

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by Ed_L. on 12/21/06 at 19:21:38

I've been using a small engine digital tach from Northern Hydralics for the last two years. Cost was under $30.00 and so far I've had no problems with it.

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by smokin_blue on 12/22/06 at 04:41:11

Thanks everyone...I will do some digging and comparing.

Greetz, what brand is yours do you know? I like the look of it.

Savage Librarian, what is the pick up on yours? electronic off a wheel sensor?

Thanks
Paul

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by thumperclone on 12/22/06 at 07:17:38

Dakota Digital has combo instruments pricey but sleek and digital..@ j&p cycles .com ...metric catalog, electrical dash speedo section..

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by Kropatchek on 12/22/06 at 08:19:04

smokin_blue wrote:

Greetz, what brand is yours do you know? I like the look of it.

Thanks
Paul

As I remember it's Baron.

Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: Input on aftermarket Tach and speedo -NO RANTI
Post by verslagen1 on 12/22/06 at 19:20:34

If you're looking to replace the speedo and add a tach, check out the veypor vr1 or 2. It gives you that and a fuel gage and performance metering. Add a billet case and it looks ok.