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245luigi

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I installed a tachometer into the headset
« on: October 14, 2013, 06:44:30 AM »
I installed a tach on mine

Link to tach
http://tinytach.com/


I cut a hole in the light side of the headset, right above the starter. Prior I test fitted and master cylinder is not in the way. There is a perfect amount of space behind this spot to hold the tach.




What the headset looks like with it installed


Close up. Edges arent the straightest. Thats what I get for buying a $10 "dremel" from harbor freight, Dont buy one

Im looking to seal/waterproof the tiny gap where the tach and headset meet. Preferably a black sealer; any suggestions?
Currently:
2012 Kymco Like70
72cc Malossi BBK
Dell'Orto PHBG 19 AS Carb
52 Pilot Jet
92 Main Jet
W7 Needle, 40 Slide
2T atomizer + bushing
Tecnigas NextR Exhaust
TinyTach in Headset
2011 Kymco Like50 (stolen -> recovered)
PM's OK!

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Re: I installed a tachometer into the headset
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2013, 08:20:37 AM »
Yes, silicone sealant...

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Re: I installed a tachometer into the headset
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2013, 01:50:07 PM »
It looks good.  Nice Idea and good install.
The work-person is always more critical of the work than the observer.

Thanks.

Scoot safely,
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245luigi

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Re: I installed a tachometer into the headset
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 11:29:13 PM »
So today I installed the the rear headset cover and hard wired in the tach. I had to removed the front leg cover panel (Only the side with the kymco badge). I tell you what these panels fit like a glove and realllly suck to take apart and put back together but alas it had to be done. I ran the wire through the headset neck and essentially followed the throttle cable. The ground lead it attached to the front right seat bucket bolt and the rpm input is wrapped around the spark plug wire and zip tied to keep in place.

Prior to putting the headset back together I applied black silicon sealant between the gap of the headset and tachometer.


Back of tach with sealant


All sealed up prior to install


All buttoned up!


Obligatory close up
Currently:
2012 Kymco Like70
72cc Malossi BBK
Dell'Orto PHBG 19 AS Carb
52 Pilot Jet
92 Main Jet
W7 Needle, 40 Slide
2T atomizer + bushing
Tecnigas NextR Exhaust
TinyTach in Headset
2011 Kymco Like50 (stolen -> recovered)
PM's OK!

245luigi

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Re: I installed a tachometer into the headset
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 11:31:01 PM »
Sorry about the image formatting I have no idea how to fix it
Currently:
2012 Kymco Like70
72cc Malossi BBK
Dell'Orto PHBG 19 AS Carb
52 Pilot Jet
92 Main Jet
W7 Needle, 40 Slide
2T atomizer + bushing
Tecnigas NextR Exhaust
TinyTach in Headset
2011 Kymco Like50 (stolen -> recovered)
PM's OK!

Stig / Major Tom

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Re: I installed a tachometer into the headset
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2013, 12:50:40 AM »
I installed mine here.
Used 3M Red tape so it can be removed with no marks or holes in my scooter (LIKE 200i)
I look at it at certain speeds to see what the engine is doing.
Check idle, etc.


« Last Edit: October 15, 2013, 12:57:35 AM by Stig »
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245luigi

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Re: I installed a tachometer into the headset
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2013, 02:00:01 PM »
My favorite part is watching the idle change while the bystarter is working/changing temperature
Currently:
2012 Kymco Like70
72cc Malossi BBK
Dell'Orto PHBG 19 AS Carb
52 Pilot Jet
92 Main Jet
W7 Needle, 40 Slide
2T atomizer + bushing
Tecnigas NextR Exhaust
TinyTach in Headset
2011 Kymco Like50 (stolen -> recovered)
PM's OK!

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