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Title: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on June 30, 2013, 03:50:37 AM
Anyone ever do a digital tachometer installation on their LIKE 200i?
Thought I read somehwere that there are simple ones which attach to the battery and the spark plug wire.
It would be nice to see what the engine is doing - the speedo is never doing anything exciting as I've ridden 1300 miles and have yet to go over 43 MPH. (that was a brief lapse of sanity)
Why?    <<<< that's my drivers license picture over there <<<< Does that guy look like Mr. Speed?
Title: Re: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: MotoRandy123 on June 30, 2013, 12:30:22 PM
On another site I belong to they use these for a tach;
http://www.amazon.com/Tachometer-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Generator-Snowmobile/dp/B0049IFX56/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1363099967&sr=1-4 (http://www.amazon.com/Tachometer-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Generator-Snowmobile/dp/B0049IFX56/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1363099967&sr=1-4)

Hmm even cheaper on Ebay (but might take a while to get here from HK);
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Hour-Meter-Tach-Tachometer-Gauge-Spark-Plugs-Engine-MOTORCYCLE-BOAT-ATV-/140952696963?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d16f7883 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Hour-Meter-Tach-Tachometer-Gauge-Spark-Plugs-Engine-MOTORCYCLE-BOAT-ATV-/140952696963?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d16f7883)
Title: Re: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 01, 2013, 08:16:01 PM
Quote from: MotoRandy123 on June 30, 2013, 12:30:22 PM
On another site I belong to they use these for a tach;
http://www.amazon.com/Tachometer-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Generator-Snowmobile/dp/B0049IFX56/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1363099967&sr=1-4 (http://www.amazon.com/Tachometer-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Generator-Snowmobile/dp/B0049IFX56/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1363099967&sr=1-4)

Hmm even cheaper on Ebay (but might take a while to get here from HK);
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Hour-Meter-Tach-Tachometer-Gauge-Spark-Plugs-Engine-MOTORCYCLE-BOAT-ATV-/140952696963?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d16f7883 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Hour-Meter-Tach-Tachometer-Gauge-Spark-Plugs-Engine-MOTORCYCLE-BOAT-ATV-/140952696963?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d16f7883)
Thanks MotoRandy for your info!
I will keep searching now that I know something I can use is out there.....
Title: Re: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: Vivo on July 02, 2013, 02:14:08 AM
Stig, get the analog type for two reasons:

1.  A chrome analog is best for the Like because of it's retro looks.. a digital one is quite "modern".

2.  Although the digital is more accurate, have to "read" the numbers on it and leave eyes off the road for a second or two... while the analog, all you have to do is a quick "glance" and you'll have an idea on the rpm... and keep your eyes on the road...

Here's a tip:   Turn your tachometer in such a way that the redline is at the 12 o'clock position so with just a quick glance at wot, you can tell that you have reached the redline when your needle is pointing at 12'o'clock.
Title: Re: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: LoveMyKymco on July 02, 2013, 08:00:15 AM
+2 on that vivo
Title: Re: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: Vivo on July 02, 2013, 08:30:30 AM
.... but a digital instrument panel will surely look good on my Super 8.....  ;) ;) ;)



(borrowed pic)

(http://www.scootermoped.net/wp-content/uploads/kymco-super-8-125-150x114.jpg)

(http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae103/junshop22/KOSO%20DIGITAL%20FOR%20SUPER%208%20KYMCO/SDC10247.jpg)
Title: Re: Digital tach instal on a LIKE??
Post by: LoveMyKymco on July 02, 2013, 03:12:28 PM
I was going to say its from an aprilia bt even they stop at 11k, thats bad a**