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Re: Tachometer.
Reply #15 - 11/24/17 at 00:32:37

norm92de wrote on 11/23/17 at 21:48:51:

Is that a bitter and expensive memory? Grin

Hahaha ... no! it is the result of researching on this site while tuning my carb!! In fact, as far as I understand, the little Savage can't generate enough power to blow it's own top. However I wouldn't want to drop down a gear accidentally while testing top speed! .... I have missed a shift a couple of times though! Cool

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Todd James Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 238 Mansfield, Ohio Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #16 - 11/27/17 at 22:44:28 Note to norm92de: I updated my post with the instructions and pictures for installing the RYCA tachometer. They are the ones that IslandRoad used for his installation in the picture above. Here's the link to my post: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1409022095/0#0 Let IslandRoad or myself know if you have any questions.
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batman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3806 osceola new york Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #17 - 11/28/17 at 05:54:33 Low compression(8.5:1) and valve float if you over rev , makes the chance of blowing the engine ,zero.(but I wouldn't make it a habit)
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #18 - 11/28/17 at 17:25:11 FWIW, Wiring in to the horn is not necessary since the positive side of the ignition coil is as positive as it gets. The only problem is the number of wires involved.
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Re: Tachometer.
Reply #19 - 11/28/17 at 19:56:00

norm92de wrote on 11/28/17 at 17:25:11:

FWIW,
Wiring in to the horn is not necessary since the positive side of the ignition coil is as positive as it gets. The only problem is the number of wires involved.

Hi Norm, I commented in the other tach thread also. I'm really curious about your comment. Is there a simpler way to install? Would be good to know 😉

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Re: Tachometer.
Reply #20 - 11/28/17 at 21:03:46

Islandroad,
B+ is all over the bike. the two nearest are the horn, as you used, and the plus side of the ignition coil. I don't think it matters much which is used.

I have made a bracket but am going to try it a bit before I decide on the final location. Mine mounts on the handlebar clamps, either fore or aft of the bars. A little high but I can easily make a lower mount if I want to.

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Todd James Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 238 Mansfield, Ohio Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #21 - 11/28/17 at 21:16:26 To norm92de: Can you share a picture of your bracket with us ? Thanks !
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #22 - 11/29/17 at 10:08:18 Todd, If PPhoto Bucket will let me. I won't have time today, very busy, but will get to it soon.
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #23 - 11/30/17 at 13:49:34 Here is picture of my tach. bracket. It is not much, I just happened to have some scrap alloy hanging around. It is a little high but not as high as it looks, wide angle lens and all that. It can be mounted in front of or behind the bars. Will probably make a lower one when I can get a better piece of alloy.
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #24 - 11/30/17 at 13:51:10 Here is a picture of the instrument mounted.
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #25 - 11/30/17 at 14:03:48 Also a picture of Versy's shortened risers 3".
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Re: Tachometer.
Reply #26 - 11/30/17 at 16:19:17

Thanks for sharing those pictures, Norm.

That's a simple, sturdy bracket that anyone should be
able to make and it provides a couple of mounting options.

Nice work.

Suggest you add the pictures to the Tachometer Installation
thread in the Technical section so others will see them.

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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #27 - 11/30/17 at 17:30:50 My bracket was only designed that way because I had the metal available. A piece of 3/32' thick aluminum 1.5" x 5" long would be great. Only 4 holes to drill. very simple. It could be mounted in front of or behind the handlebars. And below the handlebar cross member on top of the risers as desired.
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renzo ramone YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 13 Houston Gender:	Re: Tachometer. Reply #28 - 12/02/17 at 15:42:22 Adding a Tach is an awesome Idea. I always thought the 650 needed another instrumentation device or two.
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Re: Tachometer.
Reply #29 - 12/02/17 at 22:32:32

renzo ramone wrote on 12/02/17 at 15:42:22:

Adding a Tach is an awesome Idea. I always thought the 650 needed another instrumentation device or two.

I thought the same thing. So I added a tach. Once I learned a bit about the bike, especially from the readout from the tach, I discovered its not really
necessary. Although, it does look good!

I wish the bike had a fuel gauge!

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