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Anybody ever had a bouncing tachometer??

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Old 08-25-2012, 08:05 PM
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Default Anybody ever had a bouncing tachometer??
After riding for awhile my tach will start bouncing like crazy. This also makes my cruise quit working. Do I have a bad tach? 2000 FLHTCUI
 
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Old 08-25-2012, 08:17 PM
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Could be a VSS issue or a wire loose, etc.
 
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Old 08-25-2012, 08:19 PM
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Clean and tighten battery cables, on both(4) ends. Check all bulbs, make sure they are all working and a filiment isnt grounding out.
 
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i have a 2006 RKC and i changed my bars, caught a wire and it kept grounding out and shorting causing the cruise and all dash lights including markers and brake light to cut out totally, just wondering if you have a wire thats grounding out from a cruise control switch but not all the time and maybe just over bumps etc when riding :/
 
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Only time I had a bouncing tack was on the older HD with a mechanical tack. Is the engine running fine when it is bouncing?
 
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Yes Bike runs fine.
 
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Check for codes... I second the VSS issue.
 
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Had this exact issue. Turned out to be moisture in my Power Commander connection.
 
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What is VSS??
 
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What is VSS??

Variable speed sensor...
Located on top of your transmission.. with a six speed..it's underneath the starter.
For your bike...74429-97
 
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