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Installed a Ryca tach this morning
01/28/17 at 23:13:56

The Ryca tach I ordered a couple of weeks ago, arrived a couple of days ago. I had the time to install it yesterday, and the time to ride the bike today.

I used this method to install it:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1409022095/2

In fact, it was reading that thread that convinced me to have a go at the installation. I've gotta say, it really is a beautifully clever method of mounting the tach. As I was making the bracket and mounting it, it became increasingly apparent what an elegant design it was - and the tach is a real nice unit in and of itself. It looks about as stock as an -aftermarket part could look, especially when the tach and the speedo are both lit up

This is how it turned out:

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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #1 - 01/28/17 at 23:32:45

I know some people say there is no need for a tach on the savage/S40 (and they're probably right) but, what can I say, I like data

I even read a review of the S40 with itemized features, and under the heading of "Tachometer" it just said "not necessary".

But, apart from riding dirt bikes as a kid (30 years ago) this is my first bike. I got it about 5 months ago. I've changed the muffler and re-jetted and have been learning all about the bike. I was pretty sure I was riding in a way that gets the most out of it, but I wanted to get some numbers to confirm what I intuitively felt was going on.

It turns out I had the idle set pretty well at about 1200 rpm, and my shifting was pretty good, although I do tend to push the bike a bit - I'm ok with that, I like the feel of strong acceleration!

So, maybe I don't need a tach, but there's a lot of things I don't need which are still nice to have Cool

The bracket took longer to make, by a long stretch, than it took to connect the tach!

As a noob, I have to say this is a very satisfying mod to do. I'm very happy with the results.

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Papa Bear Senior Member Offline Posts: 476 Canada ... near the Motor City Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #2 - 01/29/17 at 11:48:24 Cool beans !!
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Joer0952 Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 323 Perth Amboy NJ Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #3 - 01/29/17 at 11:56:32 I bought the ryca tachometer as well and am getting ready to install it. I am not very knowledgeable on the wiring, I know that some wires go to the horn and others to something called the coil, can you explain the wiring a little, with pictures if you have them.
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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #4 - 01/29/17 at 13:25:01

Hi Joe,

I'm not very experienced either

The wiring for the Ryca tach is really easy to install. I'll post a couple of pictures later on today when I have time to add some notes to them.

Joer0952 wrote on 01/29/17 at 11:56:32:

I bought the ryca tachometer as well and am getting ready to install it. I am not very knowledgeable on the wiring, I know that some wires go to the horn and others to something called the coil, can you explain the wiring a little, with pictures if you have them.

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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #5 - 01/29/17 at 13:50:35

Joer0952 wrote on 01/29/17 at 11:56:32:

I bought the ryca tachometer as well and am getting ready to install it. I am not very knowledgeable on the wiring, I know that some wires go to the horn and others to something called the coil, can you explain the wiring a little, with pictures if you have them.

How much did this tach cost? And where to buy?

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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #6 - 01/29/17 at 14:01:28

This is it:

http://shop.rycamotors.com/mini_tachometer.html

piedmontbuckeye wrote on 01/29/17 at 13:50:35:

Joer0952 wrote on 01/29/17 at 11:56:32:

I bought the ryca tachometer as well and am getting ready to install it. I am not very knowledgeable on the wiring, I know that some wires go to the horn and others to something called the coil, can you explain the wiring a little, with pictures if you have them.

How much did this tach cost? And where to buy?

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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #7 - 01/29/17 at 14:14:34

piedmontbuckeye wrote on 01/29/17 at 13:50:35:

Joer0952 wrote on 01/29/17 at 11:56:32:

I bought the ryca tachometer as well and am getting ready to install it. I am not very knowledgeable on the wiring, I know that some wires go to the horn and others to something called the coil, can you explain the wiring a little, with pictures if you have them.

How much did this tach cost? And where to buy?

It cost 59+ shipping. I always search to find the best deal, so if you do the same let me save you some time. The link Islandroad posted is the best price you will find.

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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #8 - 01/29/17 at 14:31:38

I was able to grab 10 minutes so I made up some instructions

A couple of things to note:

1. I removed the fuel tank for ease of access. I don't know if others managed it without doing that.

2. I think some people just slip the wires (from the tach) in between the connectors and the rubber boot that keeps them weather proof. I prefer to unplug the connectors to make sure the wires are sort of clamped between them.

Apart from that it's really simple.

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IslandRoad Serious Thumper Offline It doesn't vibrate, it purrs! Posts: 1147 The Kiewa Valley, Australia Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #9 - 01/29/17 at 14:32:38 Image 2
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IslandRoad Serious Thumper Offline It doesn't vibrate, it purrs! Posts: 1147 The Kiewa Valley, Australia Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #10 - 01/29/17 at 14:33:42 Click the links above the images for larger (readable) versions. If they're still too small, I'll post larger ones later
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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #11 - 01/29/17 at 17:31:22 Road, Thank you for posting the instructions complete with pictures. I have a Ryca tachometer on my S40 and I could have made good use of your posting when I installed mine. Many guys will use this posting over the years. Kenny G
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IslandRoad Serious Thumper Offline It doesn't vibrate, it purrs! Posts: 1147 The Kiewa Valley, Australia Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #12 - 01/29/17 at 18:01:38 Thanks Kenny ☺ Kenny G wrote on 01/29/17 at 17:31:22: Road, Thank you for posting the instructions complete with pictures. I have a Ryca tachometer on my S40 and I could have made good use of your posting when I installed mine. Many guys will use this posting over the years. Kenny G
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Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning
Reply #13 - 01/29/17 at 18:08:30

Oh, one last tip!

The tach comes with plenty of wire to reach each of the connection points. You don't need to strip or cut anything. However, I decided to strip a little bit more of the black wire to make it easier to wrap around the screw.

And before you connect it all, just make sure you're happy with how the wire runs from the tach to the connection points. That is, look for any over/under/twisty things you might have going on with the other wiring ☺

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piedmontbuckeye Senior Member Offline Go Bucks! Posts: 496 Easley, SC Gender:	Re: Installed a Ryca tach this morning Reply #14 - 02/02/17 at 09:36:12 I am just curious, but why would a tach hookup require connecting any wires to the horn?
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