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Message started by mpescatori on 10/05/05 at 12:20:16

Title: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by mpescatori on 10/05/05 at 12:20:16

This is the ... 4th? time I try to start this thread, I seem to be most unlucky. Or all phumbf.

A quick reply to those who sent me private messages (in my country a 'private' message means you want to date him, LOL!)

RHD or LHD Savage? Certainly, depends which mirror you look into when overtaking ! ;D

Greg_650, how did you link up that tacho? Is it an electronic tacho (coil?) or mechanical? In which case, where on earth did you plug it in ??? I assume it is electronic.
BUT
Most of the tachos I've seen so far are for cars, 4cylinders to say the least, and as a 4pot engine will give me 4 times as many sparks as a single at any given rpm, such a tacho would underread by no less that 75% !!!
I have found a 'Suzuki Invader T200' combined speedo+tacho, basically it is one large pod with twin needles! eBay.co.uk, item no. 8004328879, only I don't know how to post it on this thread.
http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/05/04/ed/c2_1_b.JPG
::) YES ! IT WORKED !!!
If I did this right it's because Moderator Susan is a lady and knows how to explain difficult things to intelligent, overconfident , charming guys with whiskers ;D ;D ;D
Anyway, I've emailed the seller I don't know how many times, still no reply, the item starts at GB£75 which is a rough US$150.
Expensive or worth it? ::)

Maurizio

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by DavidV on 10/05/05 at 12:41:48

Maurizio,

I don't know if the tach you're looking at will work or not.

The Savage can use any tach made for a Harley. I'm installing one from www.JirehCycle.com, their part # 57-133. It's $46 plus shipping.

Hope that helps.

Regards, David

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/05/05 at 13:08:25

That is interesting though. If it works, it would be a kinda cool replacement for the stock speedo. I wonder if it fits the tank.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by SavageDude on 10/05/05 at 19:26:22

DavidV wrote:

Hi Havid;
Where will I hook this Tach to read the RPM from ???

Thanks

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Reelthing on 10/05/05 at 19:41:45

If it's an dualfire electronic tach as it should be - the coil

couple of pics of different mounts of the same basic tach

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1121972870;start=7#7

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by DavidV on 10/05/05 at 20:09:08

Yup, it hooks to the coil.

It looks a lot like the one Greg_650 has on his bike.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by sluggo on 10/05/05 at 21:12:10

i believe the stock tachometer works just fine.

oh yeah there's not one. thumpers have no need for a tach period. ;D

as a apperance mod. kewl..
as a performance mod. like tits on a boar hog.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Reelthing on 10/05/05 at 22:20:15

with the case i put the tach in i figure it's at least a boarhog tit with a ring

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by sluggo on 10/05/05 at 22:22:36

Reelthing wrote:

with the case i put the tach in i figure it's at least a boarhog tit with a ring

lol ;D ;D

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by mpescatori on 10/06/05 at 01:04:09

Quote:

as a performance mod. like tits on a boar hog

.

Could well be, but boar tits have six nipples ;D

Anyway, I'm looking at moving the speedo from the tank because I intend to fit a tank bag there, and I need to see how fast I'm going and how far I've driven before refuelling (although, monkey a$$ reminds me to stop anyway)

Oh, yes, and a small windshield anyway.

Maurizio

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/06/05 at 05:57:21

I agree Sluggo. If I were to add one, it'd be a toy. That said, it would need to look good.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by realdeal on 10/06/05 at 09:03:08

I put a tach on a few months ago, and i found it to be extremely helpful.

It's helped me with troubleshooting issues i was having with the carb. Helped me find the best shift points (I used to shift at too low of an RPM).

Also, on the highway, i know that 4500 RPM = 75MPH. So, i can essentially monitor my speed with a quick glance at the tach (which i mounted on the center of the handlebars), instead of looking down at the speedo. I can do so without moving my head . . . just my eyes.

Just my $0.02

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Reelthing on 10/06/05 at 11:24:18

I like a tach myself - as I said in the original post with the pics - I'm not going to have an engine that i think much of with out one. Is it mostly a toy? - most likely - but I use it more often than the speedometer.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/06/05 at 11:29:15

I guess it could be useful for troubleshooting but I know I wouldn't be watching it otherwise. I always shift by sound/feel.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by sluggo on 10/06/05 at 12:07:49

i use my handy dandy engine anyaliser with built in tach to work on the machine.

the power band is so wide there's really no bad place to shift, it just depends on personal prefrence some like to hear the thump thump thump and shift early. others like me take it all the way up before shifting, let me tell ya, the butt knows when to shift.

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by mpescatori on 10/07/05 at 07:27:29

sluggo wrote:

let me tell ya, the butt knows when to shift.

Perhaps... just the same, I learned that, for example, 4th gear (on my 4 speed) doesn't like slower than 70Km/h = 45mph, I learned that by looking down at the speedo and wondering how slow I was going and why was the engine kicking back at me ???
I dunno, but my good'ol' MotoGuzzi V-twin 500 was a bit more polite - and she had shaft drive too.

So I'll have to get me a tacho.
BTW, I have found the Sigma 800 bicycle speedo at 22Euro, like US$30, good price?

Maurizio

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by magistermatt on 10/07/05 at 07:52:39

I finally got around to installing a bike speedo on my savage and I'm very happy that I did. Clock, trip meter and speedo all in view without having to move my head (Even with a full face helmet on).

The one I use is a "Bell" bicycle speedometer that I picked up at a local sporting goods superstore. Only $15 US.

Here it is:
http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1989603&cp=&keywords=bicycle+speedometer&y=0&searchId=5407176832&x=0&parentPage=search

Title: Re: Which Tacho for a Savage?
Post by Jim_R on 10/07/05 at 09:28:08

i got a SIGMA BC1600. It is super kewl. I need to buy a light for it though. I think i got mine for 30.00 off ebay but it had more functions than the bc800. It was super easy to install.

16 functions: current speed, cumulative odometer (2 bikes, each and combined), daily distance, settable trip distance, clock, riding time(trip and total), maximum speed, average speed, comparison actual-average speed, choice of 7 languages, stopwatch, cadence kit included, auto scan, programmable for 2 different wheel sizes

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sigma-Sport-BC-1600-Bike-Computer-w-cadence-Kit-New_W0QQitemZ7186150018QQcategoryZ30108QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

hey matt how many calories did u burn last ride? lol.