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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I bought a tach from Barons and I like the tach. The instructions tell me to connect the tach wire to the #3 terminal of the EMC using a Packard connector. I called the stealer and he said this was a VERY tricky procedure and couldn't be done without a $150 tool, which of course they have, and knowing what wires will fly where once I open the EMC bracket. I've ordered the Packard connector for the wire so it will plug into the EMC...has anyone else done this and how tough is it...thanks
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Just curious... which tach did you get from Barons?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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the 3 inch bullet...it fits perfectly between the risers on the handlebars of the fxstc and looks good also.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...;related=short
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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jglas, keep us up to date on the install.

I've been searching for a tach for my train. I've looked at the 3" but just can't pull the plug without seeing one installed (or reading about it)...
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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Please keep us up to date on the install with pics.

I, too, have been wanting to add a tach to my custom. I'd really like to see that $150 tool the dealer claims is needed.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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the 3 inch bullet...it fits perfectly between the risers on the handlebars of the fxstc and looks good also.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...;related=short
Thanks, jglasgow110, I just took a look at it per your link. Nice unit,and, it's on sale for $170.00!! Yikes...Sale ends today!!!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Don't worry about the sale date... it has stated the the sale ends at the end of the day since I bought my unit...several weeks ago. It worked though...I ran out to the garage took some measurements and got my order in before midnight, I didn't want to miss that special price
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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That is a good looking tach. Thinking about getting a tach myself.
Ron
 
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yea...I didn't know if I'd like it...but it looks really nice sitting up there on the bars. It looks to be well made and the reviews were good. Good price also.
 
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