[gcarper]

Has anyone installed a real tach on an Icon? And where did you get the tach?
Thanks

 

[Max Kool]

Ugh, besides the one we already have integrated in the speedo?


(you cen get them pretty cheap on Amazon)

 

[JGM]

The stock tach actually has a few useful features. I like the idea of red line warning flashes and then solid red when rev limiter cuts in. That's really all you need on a bike like this. Don't get me wrong, there is something old school cool about the sweep of a conventional tach needle, but I do like the single multi function gauge on our Scramblers.

 

[Max Kool]

lol, really? I have never seen these red lights/flashes.

Maybe just because I ride the wave of torque?

 

[gcarper]

The stock tach actually has a few useful features. I like the idea of red line warning flashes and then solid red when rev limiter cuts in. That's really all you need on a bike like this. Don't get me wrong, there is something old school cool about the sweep of a conventional tach needle, but I do like the single multi function gauge on our Scramblers.

You're right, but I do like having a tach, actually use it to maintain speed. The digital speed reading jumps around a lot.

 

[JGM]

I agree that the digital bar graph tach is not the most precise gauge. Not by a long shot. I have never bounced mine off the rev limiter either, I just read about the function in the owners manual. Those flashing red LED's on the tach that run for 12 hours after you shut the bike down are also your red line warning lights when the engine is running.

 

[Hawkeye]

Those flashing red LED's on the tach that run for 12 hours after you shut the bike down are also your red line warning lights when the engine is running.

Yup.

They flash at you angrily as you approach redline.

 

[gcarper]

Yup.

They flash at you angrily as you approach redline.

And then go all out RED when you hit redline

 

[thesnowback]

You mean that is the red-line warning light???? I use it as the shift indicator.:violent1:

 

[gcarper]

You mean that is the red-line warning light???? I use it as the shift indicator.:violent1:

LOL

 

[Migztech1]

I bought my tach from Dime City Cycles and the tach adapter from Split Second (TA2-100). It beats the hell out of the stock tach.

 

[Migztech1]

I would recommend also getting a good tach. (experience speaking here)

 

[gcarper]

I bought my tach from Dime City Cycles and the tach adapter from Split Second (TA2-100). It beats the hell out of the stock tach.
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Nice, that is what I've been looking for! Thank you very much

 

[gcarper]

I bought my tach from Dime City Cycles and the tach adapter from Split Second (TA2-100). It beats the hell out of the stock tach.
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Would you share the details of the installation? Did you do it or have a shop do it? And you cautioned about getting the right tach, what is the model of yours? I like it's look
Thanks, gcarper

 

[BruceFerg]

I bought my tach from Dime City Cycles and the tach adapter from Split Second (TA2-100). It beats the hell out of the stock tach.
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The Dime City Tach wiring diagram shows a direct connection to coil or CDI. Why did you add the TA2-100?

 

[Gasman]

I bought my tach from Dime City Cycles and the tach adapter from Split Second (TA2-100). It beats the hell out of the stock tach.
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Where did you get your fuel cap?
Thanks