Tachometer for 08 Fatboy
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Tachometer for 08 Fatboy
Hi, other than HD part numbers 74752-08 and 74748-08 which are both centre console mounted combined speedo and tacho's, has anybody managed to successfully fit another tachometer option from either the HD stable or wherever?
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Dont have a fatboy or know if this would work for ya. here is a pic http://www.barrysmarine.com/Classifi...os/Fatboy6.JPG and here is one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...71110010r30831
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I have looked at the mini's as an option but would have to sort out having a good quality mounting bracket manufactured, as the CVO's I think all had Ř1" bars (correct me if I am wrong on this) with a different mounting sytem to whats now on the Ř1 1/4" bars. There isn't a mount that will do from the catalogue for these bars.
Have been unsure about a couple of things though, this being one and the other is how the minis are wired into the harness/electrics and can it be done on an 08?
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Dont have a fatboy or know if this would work for ya. here is a pic http://www.barrysmarine.com/Classifi...os/Fatboy6.JPG and here is one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...71110010r30831
Its the same mounting system as on my last 03' Anniversary Fatboy.
It won't fit the 08 though, as the bar mounts are different for the Ř1 1/4" bars that are now fitted.
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I believe there is a Harley gauge mounting (maybe others too) that uses just the top two bar clamp bolts. It should fit your setup since using only those bolts means the bar size shouldn't be an issue.
Another option is a bit more expensive, (about $400) but Dakota Digital does make a digital tach and mounting that will or should fit your bike.
If you already had a LED speedo it might "fit" the overall look. But putting a digital tach on a bike with the stock analog speedo just wouldn't look "right" in my opinon.
I would rather just replace the stock speedo with a combination speedo/tach like the Harley analog, a Dakota Digital 'blue/green' or Zippers 'red' version of the Dakota.
Best is that the whole combination gauge is no more expensive than just getting the digital tach all by itself.
Another option is a bit more expensive, (about $400) but Dakota Digital does make a digital tach and mounting that will or should fit your bike.
If you already had a LED speedo it might "fit" the overall look. But putting a digital tach on a bike with the stock analog speedo just wouldn't look "right" in my opinon.
I would rather just replace the stock speedo with a combination speedo/tach like the Harley analog, a Dakota Digital 'blue/green' or Zippers 'red' version of the Dakota.
Best is that the whole combination gauge is no more expensive than just getting the digital tach all by itself.
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I believe there is a Harley gauge mounting (maybe others too) that uses just the top two bar clamp bolts. It should fit your setup since using only those bolts means the bar size shouldn't be an issue.
Another option is a bit more expensive, (about $400) but Dakota Digital does make a digital tach and mounting that will or should fit your bike.
If you already had a LED speedo it might "fit" the overall look. But putting a digital tach on a bike with the stock analog speedo just wouldn't look "right" in my opinon.
I would rather just replace the stock speedo with a combination speedo/tach like the Harley analog, a Dakota Digital 'blue/green' or Zippers 'red' version of the Dakota.
Best is that the whole combination gauge is no more expensive than just getting the digital tach all by itself.
Another option is a bit more expensive, (about $400) but Dakota Digital does make a digital tach and mounting that will or should fit your bike.
If you already had a LED speedo it might "fit" the overall look. But putting a digital tach on a bike with the stock analog speedo just wouldn't look "right" in my opinon.
I would rather just replace the stock speedo with a combination speedo/tach like the Harley analog, a Dakota Digital 'blue/green' or Zippers 'red' version of the Dakota.
Best is that the whole combination gauge is no more expensive than just getting the digital tach all by itself.
What you say is very true about mixing LED's with dials though as it would look a bit of a mish mash.
I was trying to avoid going for a combo one because I very much like the look of the seperate chrome units as fitted on the CVO's.
My local dealer is having a 25% off one day sale this Friday so its make my mind up time on the Combo unit which is the way it looks at the moment. 25% off in the UK is a very rare occurance believe me.
Ron (Pensacolaharley) - Sorry it does look as though I will have no solution other than one of the part numbers mentioned for a combo.
You didn't mention if you 06 was the 1450 or 1580 model. 1450's (1" bars) have no problems getting tachos to fit. 1580's will I am afraid, be as mine.
The closest I have seen that may do with some engineering mods is the Kuryakyn 3" version.
I have never seen one in the real so to speak and from the photos cannot establish if the clamp will stand being bored out another 1/4" or in fact be re-engineered.
I suspect it is an electrical rather than mechanical unit but again havn't seen one to confirm.
Thanks Guys - Malc