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10-24-2012, 01:01 PM
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Led 7 color mini tach
Hey folks, I thought I should share this deal with ya.
I spent some time looking for a Mini Tach to the Nomad and I found this Drag Specialties 7 color LED tach for $37.38 + shipping on Ron Ayers: http://www.ronayers.com/ProductDetai...615/SKU/309924 It was $45.38 shipped and I could not find anything closer to this price specially the ones with LED background and color change as they start in the $80 range. I believe these tachs are discontinued so probably they have a limited stock. 
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10-24-2012, 01:03 PM
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Does it work good??
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10-24-2012, 01:10 PM
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I just placed the order.
I had the same tach on my 2005 but with no LED color change, just a regular bulb and it worked very well. If doesn't work, I can always return it.
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10-24-2012, 01:10 PM
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keep us posted on how well it works, thanks
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10-24-2012, 01:29 PM
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not sure how usefull a tach that is to small to see would be.
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10-24-2012, 04:05 PM
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I have the Barron 7 color tach. I like it, easy to see, even at night.
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10-24-2012, 04:14 PM
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Baron is great! I just did not want shell out the $ for it as I already purchase chuckster lightbar, lowers, a Kuryakyn triple whammy and hand deflectors.... :)
As far as visibility I never had any problems with my previous tach as it is at arms length.
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10-24-2012, 08:13 PM
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How would you mount it?
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10-25-2012, 09:33 AM
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Seems like the tach that started this thread is long gone. I have a 2002 1500FI. Santa is on his way soon. In any event where specifically are the connection points for a tach on my bike? Any other under $100 options out there?
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You will need a switched 12v power source to run the tach. If the tach has a light there will probably be a separate wire for it. It will also need to be wired to a switched 12v source. You could use the positive side of the coil. Some people use the tail light circuit. And a ground wire. A wire will also go to the negative side of the coil. I'm not sure which side of the coil is the negative on a 1500. On my 1600, using the left side coil, it's the outside wire. By that I mean the wire closest to you. I know that's not specifics, but it's a start.
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Dave thanks for the response. The tachs I have seen are a pretty penny but sometimes I wish how many RPM's I was at. I have so much stuff on my handlebars with GPS speakers cup holder thermometer and throttle lock I barely have room for my hands. Seems I will have to continue guessing about those RPM's
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I think the benefit a tach adds to the life of an engine far outweighs the cost. __________ IntheWind '08 Nomad |
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10-28-2012, 09:03 PM
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here is what i put on my 2002 nomad....had to add one of thier filters and a condensor to quiet down the input from the coil low side....works wonderful...also have a voltmeter same series
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/produ...uges/Tacho.jpg |
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I installed the Kawa OEM tach back when I bought her new. No complaints.
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