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Obviously, you don't have to have a tach to know when to shift, etc. BUT, I've loved having mine which was installed when I bought the bike. I think they should all come with one anyway.

It is helpful in making adjustments on the bike, balancing carbs, adjusting the idle and just a reference to know things are the way they should be. I especially liked it after installing the Big Bore kit as all my "learned" instincts shifted a bit because the entire pitch of the engine changed.

To sum up, I like the way it looks on the bike and think it's worth every penny - wouldn't have it any other way.

I don't think a tach is imperitive and mostly everyone here would agree but they are worthwhile.

I do use mine quite often but obviously not as much as my speedo for instance. I'm sure glad the speedo isn't down on the tank too.

When I travel though I like to look at how many revs I'm doing compared to my speed. It's just a habit that isn't necessary but handy.

Sometimes looking for that elusive 6th gear will also be a time when I look at the tacho cos after a while you know what gear you're in according to what revs you're doing.

Another good thing about the tacho was when I went from a 16 inch counter sprocket to a 17 incher. It was nice to see those lower 500 rpms on the tacho. I think it was about 500

Actually, when I think about it. I sort of take the thing for granted and it's just info I'd prefer to have than not.

It also looks better than just having a badge.

Can't think of anything else other than what's been said in the affirmative already.

I suppose I could put it this way, in a priority sense I would prefer to have my engine temp and pressure gauges than the tacho but eventually I'd get the tacho just because they are useful and look good.

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The only time you will use the tach is if you do your own work

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Well now, that wouldn't be true in my case. I even watch the tach in my Jeep and would love one on my bike. I did however ride a TA with the Triumph tach and didn't like the location. I also found it to be too small and hard to read for my not-so-young eyes. I loved it when bikes had the twin gauges mounted out in front.

But yeah, I would read the tach all the time if I had one. Would be useful too if yer playing around with sprockets.

Got a tach on my boat, car and motorcycle. I feel the motorcycle is by far the most important one of the bunch.