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by: scoot08 - Mar 10, 2015 19:30:59 GMT -5
Post by scoot08 on Mar 10, 2015 19:30:59 GMT -5
Hi I started a tread a few weeks ago about changing the instrument cluster on my scooter with one that had a tach on it, as mine didn't come with a tach at the time I wanted to keep the cluster stock looking but since than I've changed my mine. mainly because the people that are selling the clusters are sales people and not tech people and or mechanics. and can't answer any ?'s about the product they sell.but that's for another time .what I'm looking for is a small led tach (hoping for blue)no larger than 50 mm x 19 mm I've seen some on ebay so I know they exist ,but all the ones on ebay either have to work with a proximity switch or won't work on a single cylinder engine.I could go with the ones that uses the proximity switch but I can't help thinking theirs got to be one that will work off the CDI or the COIL and not have to mess with mounting the switch and magnet. so if any of you have a suggestion I'm all ears, the tach that would work will probably only have 3 wires 1 positive 1 negative and 1 signal wire that would go to the coil or cdi. I could even use a tach that has it's own housing or frame all I want is the LED display as I have already fabricated a panel to mount the LED too,I hope I've explained this the right way, if not please let me know and I'll try again. thanks in advance.
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by: BadCattitude - Mar 10, 2015 22:59:00 GMT -5
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by: ramblinman - Mar 11, 2015 1:59:07 GMT -5
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by: scoot08 - Mar 11, 2015 16:07:13 GMT -5
Post by scoot08 on Mar 11, 2015 16:07:13 GMT -5
Thanks BadCattitude but that unit is too large for what I want to do.
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by: scoot08 - Mar 11, 2015 16:20:32 GMT -5
Post by scoot08 on Mar 11, 2015 16:20:32 GMT -5
Thanks ramblinman that's the size I'm looking for and I could probably make that one work,but when I said hoping for blue I meant the led number display,sorry I should have explained myself more clearly.but thanks I'm going to look at that company Trail Tech that you sent me to and maybe get lucky with one of there other products .wish me luck and thanks for the help.
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by: rcq92130 - Mar 11, 2015 19:05:37 GMT -5
Post by rcq92130 on Mar 11, 2015 19:05:37 GMT -5
Thanks ramblinman that's the size I'm looking for and I could probably make that one work,but when I said hoping for blue I meant the led number display,sorry I should have explained myself more clearly.but thanks I'm going to look at that company Trail Tech that you sent me to and maybe get lucky with one of there other products .wish me luck and thanks for the help. I have one used only a few weeks that you can have for the cost of postage ... BUT 1. The LED is red 2. These things suck. The reason I dumped it is during the daytime you basically can't see the numbers. Not just in direct sunlight - Sorry, but I got an analog one and recommend you consider that. |
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by: scoot08 - Mar 12, 2015 16:27:54 GMT -5
Post by scoot08 on Mar 12, 2015 16:27:54 GMT -5
Thanks rcq92130 but a analog gauge just won't fit where I want to mount it ,but I'm glad you mentioned the trouble with seeing the numbers I was thinking about that same problem .I now have a led clock in the place I want to mount the tach and in direct sun light it is hard to see some times.I wish I knew how to minimize photos so I could show you all where I want to mount this thing .but people have told me more that once how to email photos and I just don't get it ,it's hard being computer illiterate.(lol) I have a camera and believe it or not I can make it work (lol) anyway I'm glad you mentioned the sun light problem I was about to order the tach but just to make sure we are talking about the same tach. the one I was looking at is a Trail Tech 72-A00. for about 32.00 dollars. they seem to make them for all kinds of motorcycles dune buggies dirt bikes etc.so I guess I'll just keep looking thanks again for the help.
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by: geh3333 - Mar 12, 2015 22:15:07 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 12, 2015 22:15:07 GMT -5
Thanks rcq92130 but a analog gauge just won't fit where I want to mount it ,but I'm glad you mentioned the trouble with seeing the numbers I was thinking about that same problem .I now have a led clock in the place I want to mount the tach and in direct sun light it is hard to see some times.I wish I knew how to minimize photos so I could show you all where I want to mount this thing .but people have told me more that once how to email photos and I just don't get it ,it's hard being computer illiterate.(lol) I have a camera and believe it or not I can make it work (lol) anyway I'm glad you mentioned the sun light problem I was about to order the tach but just to make sure we are talking about the same tach. the one I was looking at is a Trail Tech 72-A00. for about 32.00 dollars. they seem to make them for all kinds of motorcycles dune buggies dirt bikes etc.so I guess I'll just keep looking thanks again for the help. You have to buy a full face helmet like mine and mount the led gauge inside the visor , right between your eyes . you have to cross your eyes to see what rpms you are at . the way only problem is the wire tends to get in the way , so make sure you use nothing over 6 gauge wire . |
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by: ramblinman - Mar 12, 2015 22:42:41 GMT -5
Post by ramblinman on Mar 12, 2015 22:42:41 GMT -5
I'm glad you mentioned the sun light problem I was about to order the tach but just to make sure we are talking about the same tach. the one I was looking at is a Trail Tech 72-A00. for about 32.00 dollars. ; i never had problem in daylight. you will have problem at night. |
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Post by scoot08 on Mar 13, 2015 19:40:34 GMT -5
You guys are funny,but i still can't find a tach that will work.I'll just keep looking. thanks any way.
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by: geh3333 - Mar 13, 2015 19:49:43 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 13, 2015 19:49:43 GMT -5
You guys are funny,but i still can't find a tach that will work.I'll just keep looking. thanks any way. Did you picture my post in your head , if not try it and if you did , do it again . |
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Post by rcq92130 on Mar 13, 2015 20:19:56 GMT -5
You guys are funny,but i still can't find a tach that will work.I'll just keep looking. thanks any way. Did you picture my post in your head , if not try it and if you did , do it again . I can't believe I am wasting my time .... Oh. Sorry. Got carried away there.  |
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by: geh3333 - Mar 13, 2015 20:23:46 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 13, 2015 20:23:46 GMT -5
Did you picture my post in your head , if not try it and if you did , do it again . I can't believe I am wasting my time .... Oh. Sorry. Got carried away there. The weird thing is , I read it a couple times but never noticed that the word " way " snuck in there . |
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