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Old 09-11-2013, 12:54 PM   #1
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Why have a tach on a scooter ?

Why? It's not like I have any control except for idle and WOT.
Just askn.

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Old 09-11-2013, 01:33 PM   #2
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I don't have one installed at the moment, but I've had a scooter that came with one. Mostly it was just nice to be able to keep an eye on what the engine is doing. You can avoid over-revving it when you're going down hills etc.

If I could find a way to install an analog tach on my current scooter in a way that made it look OEM, I would do it. I'm not a fan of the digital tachs.
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Old 09-11-2013, 01:39 PM   #3
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Its just cool looking to have one.



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Old 09-11-2013, 03:08 PM   #4
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I forgot to say.. my dash is backlit with red bulbs.
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Old 09-11-2013, 05:24 PM   #5
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Hi Alan
A tachometer allows one to measure performance and effiency when changing parts ie rollers gearing etc its also allows one to stay in the powerband of the engine with out overreving
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Old 09-12-2013, 01:18 PM   #6
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Cool. Just never saw the need on a scooter. All good enough reasons.

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Old 09-12-2013, 07:03 PM   #7
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Tach for tuning carb???
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Old 09-12-2013, 09:56 PM   #8
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And you forgot to mention, a tach looks so damn cool on a dashboard!

Not really for digital tachs neither!

Analog all the way, though even today's analog instrument panels are in fact digitally steered.
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Old 09-13-2013, 01:41 AM   #9
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Tachs are great to see how the engine is running instead of going by ear and a great tool when tuning . I think all scoots should have a tach
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Old 09-14-2013, 02:44 AM   #10
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Most vehicles come with tachs these days. I have four vehicles and all of them have tachs. Well, my 1971 Chevelle has an after market tach, but my other car, truck, and scoot have factory installed tachs. I agree with what everyone else has said. They do have a purpose...but there is something so cool about reving an engine and watching that thing jump! I like them.
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Old 09-14-2013, 09:38 AM   #11
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What's really hilarious is that my friends Honda Civic is a stick shift and doesn't have a tach. About the one application where you really need a tach and they don't put one.
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Old 09-14-2013, 10:18 AM   #12
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I agree that it helps with tuning and measuring effectiveness of modifications.
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Old 03-16-2015, 11:50 AM   #13
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Tachs are great to see how the engine is running instead of going by ear and a great tool when tuning . I think all scoots should have a tach
Having been a mechanic for years , I have to agree! They are a BIG help when tuning! Also when shifting on the Drag Strip! Irish
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Old 03-16-2015, 02:03 PM   #14
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What's really hilarious is that my friends Honda Civic is a stick shift and doesn't have a tach. About the one application where you really need a tach and they don't put one.
If it's a '96-'00 Civic, tell him he can put in a gauge cluster from a civic in that year range that does have a tach, and the tach will just work. Plug & play!
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