Tach Installation

[Double D]

I know MIDRSV has offered to help me install my tach but with the changing weather and finding time to ride to his place, I have decided to TRY and install it myself. SO if any of you guys have any pictures or words of wisdom before I start this project, please let me know. I am not the best wrench turner but I will try anything at least once. I have already called the dealer as a backup if I screw this up. The tech at the dealership told me he would install it for $50. I am installing the Barons sub-sonic mini teach with 7 color back ground on the brake reservoir. I am waiting all your words of wisdom.

[Bummer]

Tartan Terror did a nice writeup.

 

When I did mine I put the box inside the fairing and didn't remove the coil or solder anything onto it. I used the piggyback wires that came with the tach and just made them a bit longer.

 

The only critical hookup is the green wire to signal (narrow lug on the coil). Technically ground and power can be picked up about anywhere, but there is a troubleshooting advantage to powering off of the coil (wide lug): If the engine doesn't have the electricity to run (for example the kill switch is off) the tach won't light up.

[Freebird]

Here are some GREAT instructions written up by our very own Tartan Terror.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8810

[Freebird]

Tartan Terror did a nice writeup.

 

When I did mine I put the box inside the fairing and didn't remove the coil or solder anything onto it. I used the piggyback wires that came with the tach and just made them a bit longer.

 

The only critical hookup is the green wire to signal (narrow lug on the coil). Technically ground and power can be picked up about anywhere, but there is a troubleshooting advantage to powering off of the coil (wide lug): If the engine doesn't have the electricity to run (for example the kill switch is off) the tach won't light up.

 

Guess we were typing at the same time. You were faster this time but I'll get you next time.

[Bummer]

Guess we were typing at the same time. You were faster this time but I'll get you next time.

That was close, wasn't it?

[Double D]

This a great write up and the pictures are great. BUT what does the coil look like? Remember--I said that I was not a mechanic.

[Tartan Terror]

Dave the coil is a cylindrical object that has spark plug wire right into the end of it. the wires I discribe go into the end if it and is held onto the fram with two small bolts that are 10mm. You may need to pull some of the hoses to the side. It is on the Rt side of the top of the frame above the carbs under the gas tank. If you need anymore help PM me and I would be glad to help you on the phone.

 

Scotty

[Bummer]

Fifth picture down in Tartan's writeup. It's the black cylinder with 2418 on it.

 

Take the seat off, then take the tank off, then take the plastic off of the neck. Look into the right side where the plastic used to be. You'll find that black cylinder.

 

Freebird, Tartan beat us both this time.

[Double D]

Thanks guys. The tach should be here by Friday and with a large Honey Do list, I may not get started install it until some time next week. Tartan Terror don't be surprized if I take you up on that phone help.