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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Anyone installed an aftermarket tach?? Any who do, check out GlowShift.com, as they have MANY cool tachs, and infinite color options.


Im looking for advice as to the wiring.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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when i first got this bike i thought it was strange that it didnt have a tach, but after riding for awhile i understand completely... any time that i would need a tach i should not be looking down!!
i ride mine like i stole it, and that means all eyes on the road- other day i happened to look at my speed... man this thing can move- 70 mph between traffic lights!!
yes, i am trying to slow down!
have never hit the rev limited, in spite of the fact that i run it up...
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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might want to look elsewhere, i clicked on 6 different units and none of them support a 2 cylinder engine
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Click on the install guide, it has the switch on the back for 2 cyl.

Im going to call them and make sure it doe support it.
 
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I can find a tach for the twin. Thats not really a problem, I just need to find out which wire would control it. If I need to splice it into the coil, or if there is already a tach wire in the harness.
 
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There is a DIGITAL tach signal wire in the harness that runs to the speedo. You also should consider the fact that the tach needs to be weatherproof if you're looking at generic units.
 
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AWESOME. thanks man, that will make it MUCH easier.
 
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