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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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anyone have any luck adding a tachometer?
wife owns a 06 1200L and she wants a tach
whats anyone using? looking for ideas
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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Mine has a Drag Specialties on it... Looks awsome
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Nothing specifically made for the Lows that I know of. You can use the standard H-D one if you change out the handlebar clamp to a standardone piece unit. It can be pricey at MSRP prices but if you watch eBay they can be had cheaper. You can also buy the parts seperate and build a kit from eBay cheaper too.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Or this if you like digital. http://www.speedwayinstrument.com/Products.html
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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I saw a tach kit at a local HD dealer that came with the tach and a double hole bracket for around $200. The bracket holds you stock speedo and the tach just above the risers. Not sure what years it fits, but may be an option for you to consider.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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I will absolutely vouch for Speedway Instruments. Great product, great designer and works 100%. Looks like it belongs on the bike.

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Lots of bucks, but most folks just shift by the sound of the engine after riding awhile. My car has a tach and an automatic transmission...don't really know why it is needed!!! Cool factor, I figure.
 
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Yeah, I want a tach for my custom but I see no way to mount a standard mini analog anywhere that would look at all decent without ditching my custom riser. I just do not want to go there. I would like a tach for tuning purposes and the digital is just not accurate enough to do any real good. Oh well, just another toy I can probably live wthout.
 
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As for tuning purposes, we are talking about a V-Twin Harley not a Formula One Race Car, digital is fine.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Good one thruster, I am not sure that is an excuse to get one or a reason I dont need one. You know I am going to get it one of these days, need or not!!
 
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