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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Sometimes I wish I had a tach! I have a hard time gauging about where my RPMs are at. I have never hit any kind of rev limiter and know the feel of lugging but I often wish I knew where I was in the power band and what RPM that I typically cruise at. That would help identify which cam set I should choose. But I doubt I will buy one any time soon. I don't like the idea of one just clamped onto my bars and the type that bolts to the front of the speedometer would get in the way of my windshield. Guess I should have went with a Powervision instead of PCV
 
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can you do math in your head while riding?

here's a chart, mph = rpms

select your model


http://www.docstoc.com/docs/82264604/28_RatiosMPG-pg28


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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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funny that you posted that. I just finished reading the Andrews catolog front to back and learned quit a bit
 
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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The tac / speedo is pricey, but one of my favorite upgrades. 20% off a surdyke
 
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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The tac / speedo is pricey, but one of my favorite upgrades. 20% off a surdyke
Yeah, but that wont fit an 05
 
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 01:37 AM
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I have a real nice Harley Billet tach mount and handlebar cover I will sell you.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by C.H.L.
The tac / speedo is pricey, but one of my favorite upgrades. 20% off a surdyke
Very cool!! And not too pricey, if you calculate what you have to pay for a Tach set-up and mount!
Also, I'm sure the install is much quicker/easier than the new tach added on - I know, I've done this!


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Have you looked into Dakota Digital? They make a combo speedo/tach for your year bike

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd682.htm

 
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
Yeah, but that wont fit an 05
I think this style wil. Not sure if they've dropped the price or not, but they used to cost $500
 
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Plenty of options out there. Just need to look around. Somebody posted this not long ago.

http://www.speedwayinstruments.com/p...microtach.html
 
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