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amac1680 09-11-2013 12:54 PM

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

Be Big,
AMACCINI

Firehawk989 09-11-2013 01:33 PM

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.

Guest_3 09-11-2013 01:39 PM

Its just cool looking to have one. :scoot:

Guest_3 09-11-2013 03:08 PM

I forgot to say.. my dash is backlit with red bulbs.

inuyasha 09-11-2013 05:24 PM

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
take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours hank

amac1680 09-12-2013 01:18 PM

Cool. Just never saw the need on a scooter. All good enough reasons.

Be a big,
AMAC

Gimpdog 09-12-2013 07:03 PM

Tach for tuning carb???

prodigit 09-12-2013 09:56 PM

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.

skuttadawg 09-13-2013 01:41 AM

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

tinstar 09-14-2013 02:44 AM

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.

qwertydude 09-14-2013 09:38 AM

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.

wheelbender6 09-14-2013 10:18 AM

I agree that it helps with tuning and measuring effectiveness of modifications.

Irish 03-16-2015 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuttadawg (Post 523082)
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
:tup:

Firehawk989 03-16-2015 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwertydude (Post 523128)
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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