Tach On A RKC
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From: Highlands, NJ
Added the accessory HD tach, mount & tapered cover, I find the assembly to be tasteful and not overbearing like you suspect. The tach face matches the speedo and it keeps the theme. The touch of chrome adds a great look, the tach sits in a perfect position to keep an eye on without inhibiting road view. If you go this way, take some time with the wiring, if you follow the instructions it will be hard-wired, this is a pain, I cut the harness inside the headlight cowl and added a connector for ease of removal. I've not seen anyone else add this accessory so my ride stands out from the crowd.
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How does this set-up impact the windshield?
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Added the accessory HD tach, mount & tapered cover, I find the assembly to be tasteful and not overbearing like you suspect. The tach face matches the speedo and it keeps the theme. The touch of chrome adds a great look, the tach sits in a perfect position to keep an eye on without inhibiting road view. If you go this way, take some time with the wiring, if you follow the instructions it will be hard-wired, this is a pain, I cut the harness inside the headlight cowl and added a connector for ease of removal. I've not seen anyone else add this accessory so my ride stands out from the crowd.
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From: Rolla
I would like to add a tachometer to my 2011 RKC. I do not like a cluttered "look" on the handle bars. An addition that gives the feeling of a a factory look is what I would like. Also, to the extent that you have suggestions, can you advise as to all of the needed parts for the set-up.
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Attached are some pictures of what it looks like on the Fat Bob.
Cruiser
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Added the accessory HD tach, mount & tapered cover, I find the assembly to be tasteful and not overbearing like you suspect. The tach face matches the speedo and it keeps the theme. The touch of chrome adds a great look, the tach sits in a perfect position to keep an eye on without inhibiting road view. If you go this way, take some time with the wiring, if you follow the instructions it will be hard-wired, this is a pain, I cut the harness inside the headlight cowl and added a connector for ease of removal. I've not seen anyone else add this accessory so my ride stands out from the crowd.
I've got the same on my bike and the windshield clears fine. My concern is that I'm debating on a fairing setup and I know the tach will have to go in order to accommodate a fairing.
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From: Orange County Texas
I've got the same on my bike and the windshield clears fine. My concern is that I'm debating on a fairing setup and I know the tach will have to go in order to accommodate a fairing.
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From: Pensacola, FL
Here are some pics of schv's set up. He says you can still fit the windshield on but NO windshield bag.
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several styles from nostalgic theme to digital. Backlight has several color options on the nostalgic one that I had on my rkc. Looks factory placed and is functional, plus rkc needs to look classic imho. If you can see the speedometer than I am not sure how you can't see the tach as well in this setup. It costs msrp around 500 bucks so its not cheap though. But, I forgot to mention that the dealer can set the odometer correctly to match mileage that already exists as well.