Any ideas as to why most Dynas do not come with a tach as standard equipment? (My FXDX had one and I really missed it on my FXDCI.)

 

I can only say that not having a tach on the bob follows suit with the "theme" of the bike. I've wondered the same about the other models, though.

 

I agree that it may follow a theme but I prefer function over form. Especially with the 6-speed tranny, it'd be nice to know what your engine is running at. (I have a bad habit of losing track of what gear I'm in and trying to shift up to "7th".) It would also make break-in a lot easier for those of us who break-in per Harley's recommendations.

 

True, I took my dealer's words to heart when he told me "stay under 50 mph for 50 miles, then do what you want. You can't hurt this engine." So, I didn't worry much about break in. Turns out he was right (after 1400 miles anyway). Everything's fine.

 

That's pretty funny...

Can't even get a crummy clock on a $15,000 bike and you want a tach?!

You don't want to drive HD into bankruptcy do you?!

I still hate the fact that my bike doesn't have a clock...and my Jap bike that was half the money did![:@]

 

Never had a tach so I don't miss it. I just listen to the engine. When I was a kid I had a Husky dirt bike and learned to ride without a tach. My brother has one on his sporty and it just seems to be in the way.

 

Harley's feelings about clocks are the same as with any other part....gotta add it after you buy the bike. I bought the master cylinder clock. HD made another 60 bucks off me for that little thing. I'm a silly goose...I could've gotten a similar clock somewhere else for a quarter of the money.

Todd

 

Whats a tach?

I know when I hit 6200 RPMS when the rev limiter kicks in and that I'm a gear too high when vibration creeps in. [sm=icon_rock.gif]

 

Low rider has a tach. Part of the reason for my selection.

 

Well, I've been riding for over 40 years and I have owned about 50 bikes. (currently have five) I was asking the same questions 25 years ago. With age comes wisdom. and I like to think I have, over time figured out why the motor company does things the way they do. Unlike most companies HD's success is because they have refused to change. They have stayed as close to there heritage as is possible in the business world today. They build a basic bike and let the owners make it there own. You can keep it stock or change everything, but the heart and soul is still a Harley.
I own a 1959 BMW R69 (Dover White ) You can put it in a row with every model BMW made in the last 10 years, when you walk the row and come to the 59 you stop and just stare. People that don't even own a bike follow me into gas stations to tell me it is the most beatiful machine they have ever seen. It doesn't have a clock or a Tach. I get a grin on my face every time I ride it. The new BMW's have every gadget imagineable, power brakes, heated seats, GPS, etc, etc. Somewhere underneath all that crap is a heart and sole and there heritage. Unlike Harley, BMW has lost there way, they are trying to be everything to everybody.
I hate to admit it but back in 1991 I owned a Goldwing. It had every gadget imagineable, it ran perfect, but it was a robot. It didn't have a heart or a sole. Nobody ever looked at my red goldwing and said wow, this is something special. Riding it really wasn't fun at all. Of all my bikes I've sold I never think back and say, I wish I still had my wing.
The motor company pisses me off alot, but I separate there management from there product. If you really want a tach and a clock, add it. But underneath you have a bike with a heart and sole, and a heritage. Just don't add so much that you can't feel or see the heart and sole.
By the way I own the 2006 FXDI 35 anniversary superglide. I changed the seat and the exhaust. So far I would say it is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. Like my 59 BMW I always look forward to the next ride.