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Nov 19, 2009 | 09:01 PM

#11

Inspector 12

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As others have noted, I too use the tach quite a bit to make sure I am keeping my new bike between 2 and 3 thousand rpm. Having previously ridden shovel head bikes, my previous riding habits would be considered "lugging" on the twin cam versions.

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:28 PM

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Navy Mustang

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy

They are cool to look at, but worthless. I have one in my car too and it has an automatic trany.

Softails don't have tachs.

FYI: Remind me never to buy a used bike of poster #2 and #3.

LOL! That's good!
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Nov 19, 2009 | 11:25 PM

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jcbpa

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Added a tach so I COULD get a read on the engine. It's a safety habit thing.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:40 AM

#14

Brianc9876

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From: Tampa Bay area, Florida

Use it on ocassion. It's nice having it there seeing as my Softail does not.

Nov 20, 2009 | 02:23 AM

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Surgjr

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Don't have one on either Bikes. But I would use it If I have one. ... I think.

Nov 20, 2009 | 05:45 AM

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mainshaft

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+1 also with hitchpan, no lugging

Nov 20, 2009 | 08:19 AM

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HDRider2002

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sometimes i'll use mine to determine what gear i am in, and in certain situations just how aggressively i can downshift.

Nov 20, 2009 | 08:54 AM

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I'd rather have a Tach than a Speedo. Cause wearing a speedo is just ...

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Nov 20, 2009 | 02:54 PM

#19

KingEvan

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From: Westminster, MD

added a tach, essential to tell when a carb bike is properly warm, also i look at it 10 times more than the speedo.

Nov 20, 2009 | 03:03 PM

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Markymannn

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From: Buffalo, NY

I don't know, after having the EGC for 4-5 months now, I swear the tach screws me up more than it helps. After years of riding sport quads and my Shadow with out a tach, I just shifted by sound and feel. Everything was fine. I still do the same with the EGC, then find myself looking at the tach and second-guessing "should I upshift, downshift, what to do, maybe put tape over this damn thing"

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