Why no factory installed tachometers on newer Touring bikes?
Gonzy
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Foggy Coastside California
Got one on my 2010 RK, cost me $36.00 too!
Actually the original one had to be replaced on warranty so I up graded to this one and paid the difference. I mostly look at the tach to keep tabs on my rpm when I'm cruising along in top gear.
Actually the original one had to be replaced on warranty so I up graded to this one and paid the difference. I mostly look at the tach to keep tabs on my rpm when I'm cruising along in top gear.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
You spend money on a motor you want to utilize it to it's fullest some times. What's the use of a rev limiter if it's set @ 6.5k and you torque curve starts down @ 5.8k. That's when you need a tach. Also, you may have a tunable ECM, you hear pinging at a certain throttle position and RPM. Look at the tach when it pings. Get out the laptop and take a degree or two of timing out at the RPM and throttle position you observed. Some of us like a lot of power, even in a fat ride. Fun is fun and a tach helps maximize that fun. And yes, they can make your bike faster by providing you with info to get that extra little bit out of it. YEEEEE HAWWWW
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
, would like to put one on my RKC ?
They also have this one if you don't mind looking down more to view it.
If you wondering why they don't put one on the bike standard, why would they do that when they can sell you one after you buy the bike?
Road Warrior
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From: Central IL
Well, I guess if you desire all those things, then you better go out and get a Suzuki 250.
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You spend money on a motor you want to utilize it to it's fullest some times. What's the use of a rev limiter if it's set @ 6.5k and you torque curve starts down @ 5.8k. That's when you need a tach. Also, you may have a tunable ECM, you hear pinging at a certain throttle position and RPM. Look at the tach when it pings. Get out the laptop and take a degree or two of timing out at the RPM and throttle position you observed. Some of us like a lot of power, even in a fat ride. Fun is fun and a tach helps maximize that fun. And yes, they can make your bike faster by providing you with info to get that extra little bit out of it. YEEEEE HAWWWW
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