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Message started by ksthumper on 08/02/11 at 00:00:29

Title: tach question
Post by ksthumper on 08/02/11 at 00:00:29

I've been combing the website and all over the forums about these but I can't seem to dig up any definative info on them. I'm wanting to do a duel speedo/tach mount on my risers but can't find a reliable answer for what tach to get that isn't digital. Anyone know of a tach that I can get where the "wasted spark" can be read differently with a swapped out tach face? Or even one that actually works with our bikes?

Title: Re: tach question
Post by MotoBuddha on 08/02/11 at 05:17:13

You might contact Ryca to see who the source is for the matching tach and speedo they supply with their kits. And I imagine the mounts Ryca makes for them could be adapted to mount above the triple clamp instead of below. Oh, and you'd need their lengthened speedo cable.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/b03df77c.jpg

Then, if you wanted, you could get the plate Ryca uses to cover the hole in the tank where the stock speedo was. It's also designed to hold a relocated ignition switch and idiot lights.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by thumperclone on 08/02/11 at 05:52:11

if the tach doesnt read the "wasted" spark its reading only half the rpms

Title: Re: tach question
Post by ksthumper on 08/02/11 at 06:34:13

so would an inductive pickup style work? like....

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-6086-Black-Tachometer-Measures/dp/B000EW0KW2

...this one?

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Routy on 08/02/11 at 07:16:03

I had a mini tach book marked for a long time.....til now,...it was common here..and on these bikes. Someone will post it I'm sure.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by EJID on 08/02/11 at 07:57:06

I just bought this exact tach from this seller based on other users' opinions. It arrived quickly and I believe it would work, but the bezel has 2 dings in it so I am sending it back. When I get the replacement and installed I will let you know again.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120748140826&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKpsE3t1KNEcuBN8-DOHL7!~~_3.JPG

Here's the Tach Thread from the Tech section:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1221683647

Title: Re: tach question
Post by MotoBuddha on 08/02/11 at 09:06:42

It looks a lot like the one Ryca supplies, but with no screws at the 1 and 7, no post at 0 and no YIH TYAN at the bottom.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/ea7ed3d1.jpg

Hmmmm, I wonder why mine is reading about 1700 rpm when it's not even connected.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by ksthumper on 08/02/11 at 09:50:44

EJID that looks promising, but I wonder if the two dings on it were the cause for the 5% off sale lol. I just might pick one of those up too if you like it!

Title: Re: tach question
Post by arteacher on 08/02/11 at 09:53:30

587A617A576071717D74150 wrote:

I bought a Baron bullet tach and e-mailed them with the same question. They said not to worry, it would read accurately when powered up.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by EJID on 08/02/11 at 10:28:40

524A4D514C54495C4B390 wrote:

EJID that looks promising, but I wonder if the two dings on it were the cause for the 5% off sale lol. I just might pick one of those up too if you like it!

Contacted them and said if I ship it back they will send another. (Actully I sent a couple "Best Offers" and got it for 32.99 + shipping)

Title: Re: tach question
Post by MrBrownTX on 08/03/11 at 11:54:51

How difficult are these to connect? I would love to have one if it's easy enough to set it up.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by EJID on 08/03/11 at 11:58:37

293626362B332A303C440 wrote:

How difficult are these to connect? I would love to have one if it's easy enough to set it up.

Just mailed it back yesterday for an exchange. Looking at the directions though it has 4 wires.

Ground
Battery
Light
Coil

Battery and Light can be combined and directly switched from the ignition. Only one I'm concerned about is finding the right spot to connect to the coil.

:)

Title: Re: tach question
Post by bluesrockdoc on 08/04/11 at 06:10:33

Please keep us up on this, I would really like to get a tach.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Scheco on 01/05/12 at 04:44:14

I got a bike that was standing for more than 5years and the tach is very dirty, full of dust. Looks identical to the one in the picture but got the Yih Tyan writing at the bottom. Can this tach be opened to clean the inside of the glass?

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Chicagobob on 01/05/12 at 10:42:51

Mike's XS sells a variety of tachs and speedos, some of which are mechanical and some electronic. You could also go to a digital gauge like Trail Tech's Vapor, which I use on my old GS550. Very nice, lightweight and useful.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by EJID on 01/05/12 at 11:58:29

This is the one that I got as a replacement...it's got a white face and you can change the colors by pressing a button, but I haven't tried to take the face off...Must be some way in though, there was a tiny little spider crawling around in mine for a couple weeks after I got it installed. Funny watching him bounce around with the vibes of the bike ;D

http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/10/03/bikepics-2281784-full.jpg

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Scheco on 01/06/12 at 03:37:12

Thanks, will have a look. I got my GS550 in a terrible state. Have to re-wire the entire bike as most of the wires are either corroded or burnt. While I'm at it I thought it might be a good idea to get the tach and speedo cleaned and looking nice as well.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Tinfoil-Jim on 01/20/12 at 15:21:53

You know, no longer than I have been riding my Savage, I have wondered if there were a way to relocate the speedo to the triple clamp from the tank. I really don't like having to look down to see my speed. Is there a true kit to do this along with adding a tach in the mix?

Jim B :D .

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/20/12 at 15:45:02

I've gone through a couple of tachs already and I've about decided I'm not gonna bother anymore on this bike.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by thumperclone on 01/20/12 at 15:54:01

6654435452506A675A57350 wrote:

I've gone through a couple of tachs already and I've about decided I'm not gonna bother anymore on this bike.

only time i use the tach is to adjust idle speed
speedo only when there's no other traffic to judge my speed
you get a FEEL(sound, vibrations etc) for your scoot
most important gauges on mine is the oil temp and the volt meter

Title: Re: tach question
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/20/12 at 21:25:33

Yeah. I've always shifted by feel. Only time I used three tach was for maintenance.

Title: Re: tach question
Post by verslagen1 on 01/20/12 at 22:46:05

1A2D24212B7E7D78480 wrote:

6D5B5A415C75505D475D340 wrote:

mid eighties model Suzuki GT750 tach cable is a direct swap for our speedo cable, just a couple to three inches longer which is perfect for speedo relocate.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1213856449/0#0

Title: Re: tach question
Post by arteacher on 01/21/12 at 03:43:44

03343D3832676461510 wrote:

I use the tach to monitor speed. It's easier to see, and I don't have to always do the mental calculation to change mph to kph. (American bike in Canada).

Title: Re: tach question
Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 01/22/12 at 08:41:45

When I had my savage, I loved my tach. And..... it was easy to install.

http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/sm-New_tach-oil_press.JPG