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Message started by marty62253 on 11/29/04 at 15:02:39

Title: TACHOMETER
Post by marty62253 on 11/29/04 at 15:02:39
I'm sure this has been addressed before...but i havn't found it.
I want to put a tach on my '02 Savage, anyone have suggestions, experience, etc. in finding & mounting one??
Marty

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by gitarzan on 11/29/04 at 17:49:35
Yup, It's been addressed before.  ;D

Several threads out there.  This is one from when I added mine.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1086316659;start=5#5

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Susan on 11/30/04 at 06:50:04
Hey Marty, There's an easy way to search the site if you are interested:
  • Download the Google toolbar (great for searching and blocking pop ups). You can get it at: Google Toolbar (http://toolbar.google.com/)
  • After you have installed the toolbar, type your search term in the search box next to the word Google.
  • Use the drop down menu next to the search box and choose "Search Current Site" instead of "Search Web".
  • You will then get links to messages containing your search term.
  • I'd recommend several tries depending on what you are looking for - it will only pick up an exact match so for example for tach I would search for "tach", "tacho" and "tachometer" and anything else that makes sense just to be safe.


Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Ed L. on 11/30/04 at 15:57:55
I've been using a small engine tach from Northern Hydralics, it's inexpensive and mounts between the handle bar yokes using tie wraps, even looks good. It's self contained, all I needed to do was wrap the pickup wire around the plug wire and connect to a ground. So far it has been working fine and at around $30.00 it's the cheapest tach you will find.  Ride Safe, Ed L.

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by sluggo on 11/30/04 at 16:31:47
tachometers  we dont need no stinking tackometers on a thumper.   :o

why add a couple pounds of weight for something that is not needed for operation.

use the money you would spend on the tach for fuel
the accessory the savage loves the most.


now if it's an apperance issue by all means go for it.





Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Greg_650 on 12/01/04 at 04:02:46
A Tack-o-Meter is just a fun add-on.  It won't make you go faster, and might even slow you down with that extra weight.  It's also just something else to clean and wax.  Plus you've got to consider the extra drain on the electrical system to power the light bulb...might be risky when you plug in your cold weather riding suit.  ;D

Aside from that, for the little extra expense you have something to verify idle speed and to know whether you are actually in 5th gear or not.....3500 RPMs at 50 MPH.

Mine gives me a secure feeling and peace of mind  :P

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/01/04 at 15:10:23

Quote:
I've been using a small engine tach from Northern Hydralics, it's inexpensive and mounts between the handle bar yokes using tie wraps, even looks good. It's self contained, all I needed to do was wrap the pickup wire around the plug wire and connect to a ground. So far it has been working fine and at around $30.00 it's the cheapest tach you will find.


Hey Ed! ... that Northern Hydraulics tach seems like a cinch to hook up ... any info how any of us might get one ... website, etc.?
Thanks!

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Paladin on 12/01/04 at 16:42:13
$37 from the manufacturer:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=524744&R=524744

Such a deal on eBay -- buy it now for $40.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50375&item=4312701765&tc=photo

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/02/04 at 02:48:28
I'm lucky, KLX came with a tacho and a 7500 red line.

Clive W  :D

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Greg_650 on 12/02/04 at 14:22:16

klx650sm2002 wrote:
I'm lucky, KLX came with a tacho and a 7500 red line.

Clive W  :D


Now Clive, you know that's not fair.  Besides, we all know that you really wish that you had a Savage anyway  :P

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Red Wine on 12/03/04 at 05:59:35
Good one, Greg  ;)... yes., we know Cliwe is really wishing to have a savage and get rid of that bone-breaking KLX... ;D

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Kropatchek on 12/03/04 at 06:22:56
What's a KLX?????????????????? :-[


Greetz
Kropatchek ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/03/04 at 07:46:53
If I had the spare cash I would have a Savage, with 17" wheels.
The KLX650 is a big trail bike, mine is a supermoto version,17" wheels and a load of other stuff.

Clive W  :D

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Kropatchek on 12/03/04 at 09:18:31
Thanks KLX.  :D
I love supermoto. Watch Motors on the tele very often.
Greetz
kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Ed L. on 12/03/04 at 17:36:22
The link that Paladen posted shows the same tach that I've been using. It's small enough to fit between the risers, so far I've had no problems and am happy with it. The only thing that I wished that it had is a memory for max rpm but for the price it can't be beat.

Title: Re: TACHOMETER
Post by Greg_650 on 12/04/04 at 04:41:59

klx650sm2002 wrote:
If I had the spare cash I would have a Savage, with 17" wheels.
The KLX650 is a big trail bike, mine is a supermoto version,17" wheels and a load of other stuff.

Clive W  :D


If I had the spare cash, I'd have a KLR....a little different, but the same concept.  Savage with 17" wheels?  That would be different.

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