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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 03:44 AM
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Hello

I am thinking to remove completely the tachometer from my 883 Iron but having doubts on consequences.
Does anybody have suggestions, warnings?

Thanks!

Sasha from Italy
 
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sasha Italy
Hello

I am thinking to remove completely the tachometer from my 883 Iron but having doubts on consequences.
Does anybody have suggestions, warnings?

Thanks!

Sasha from Italy
No consequences beyond not knowing what rpm your engine is turning. The rev limiter will prevent over revving. I took the tach off my project Sportster (below) and just stuffed the wire with plug up into the tank tunnel.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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No consequences beyond not knowing what rpm your engine is turning. The rev limiter will prevent over revving. I took the tach off my project Sportster (below) and just stuffed the wire with plug up into the tank tunnel.
Many thanks good man!

Thanks for any info/picture you may want to share.

Sasha/Ale
 
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Sasha, best place to get any Sporty question answered is www.xlforum.net. Similar to this forum but focussed exclusively on our quad cam machines! Some very knowledgable people post there.
 
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