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The first upgrade I would like to make to my 06 America is the tachometer that is available as a change out part to the gas tank cluster.Has anyone experience with this accesory?
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It's a very easy install, just plug it in under the console and off you go.
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I looked up the installation it does seem easy.I was wondering about the quality to cost.I can get one for 180.00 before shipping.I would love to have a tach but dont really think I need one.A bike doesnt seem right without it.
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Look on ebay or post a want to buy ad in the classifieds here. Or get an aftermarket one, some have gone that route too.
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Check out the Drag Specialties tach if you want to save $$$ and don't mind aftermarket. I think I paid less than $100 from one of our vendors and it's a perfect fit.
I couldn't find it on FeS or NB, so I went out to the garage; DS Mini Tach, Part #DS244138.
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there are a couple of guys here that have acc for our bike, these guys have tested things from after market suppliers so they know what works on these bikes and what dont. and they help sponser this place. so check with them first for most things that you might want. guys like Brent, and Fasteddy are great to do biz with. 
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MADSS.com - Triumph tach $161.49 w free shipping here
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Check out the Drag Specialties tach if you want to save $$$ and don't mind aftermarket. I think I paid less than $100 from one of our vendors and it's a perfect fit.
I couldn't find it on FeS or NB, so I went out to the garage; DS Mini Tach, Part #DS244138.
Looks like the DS part # is now 2211-0058 and $73.95. Anybody with a measure confirm that this is the correct one?
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The only time you will use the tach is if you do your own work, setting the pilot screws or balancing the carbs. Other than that, you will learn to shift by ear, depending on how you ride. If you like to wind it out and want to shift just before the rev limiter kicks in, you will find 2 things: The Triumph tach is like the speedometer - not the most accurate instrument, and, when you're heading for the rev limiter, the last thing you want to be doing is staring at the top of the fuel tank.....
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I agree with Smaug, a bike doesn't seem right without a tach.  Sure, you can shift by ear, but when you're really beating the bike through the twisties, dragging from light to light, or just want to pass someone (smartly), it's always good to know what your engine speed is. Before I got the tach I felt I was over revving her, turns out I was barely pulling 5k!  It's also the easiest thing I've ever installed on a bike, just plug-n-play, very straightforward.
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I love having a tach. Can't imagine a bike or sports car without one. The cost to have a tach designed to fit right in like it belongs is worth the money. It should have been there to begin with. Mine was installed before it left the showroom.
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Sometimes I use it in Trafic, having to up shift and down shift several times, Not quite sure if I'm in high gear. A quick look at the tach instead of trying to shift into that elusive "6th" gear.
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Must do up-grades.....AI removal, K&N air filter ,pipes ( TOR's or etc) AND the Triumph Tach in the console...look cool and is functional ! p.s. oil pressure gauge is also a nice touch.
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The only time you will use the tach is if you do your own work, setting the pilot screws or balancing the carbs. Other than that, you will learn to shift by ear, depending on how you ride. If you like to wind it out and want to shift just before the rev limiter kicks in, you will find 2 things: The Triumph tach is like the speedometer - not the most accurate instrument, and, when you're heading for the rev limiter, the last thing you want to be doing is staring at the top of the fuel tank.....
when the speedo suffers the yankee syndrome (in the wind at near freezing temps traveling over 80mph) and no longer reads semi accurately, then the tach stands in place of the speedo.
And mr newbie, er smaug,
fleabay has some for sale. check pinwall cycles. usually you can buy the whole tank console complete with idiot lens and yep a tach. for less than 100 bucks. that's how Cinnamon Girl got her groove back, er got her tach.
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thank you all for the info.Its just one of those things that caught my eye.
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I've had the Drag Specialties tach for a few years now, works great. I changed the bulb for an LED, it was too bright at night. If you are handy with tools and wiring, you can't go wrong with it. Instructions are in the Tech vault somewhere. If you are mechanically challenged, the Triumph tach is simple plug-and-play.
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Sometimes I use it in Trafic, having to up shift and down shift several times, Not quite sure if I'm in high gear. A quick look at the tach instead of trying to shift into that elusive "6th" gear.
Am I in 5th? Let's see, is the tach at 4,000K? Yup, I'm in 5th.
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I would still like to do it sometime but I found out that cluster is plastic [here].Now Im kinda queazy at spending that money on that.
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I would still like to do it sometime but I found out that cluster is plastic [here].Now Im kinda queazy at spending that money on that.
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I would still like to do it sometime but I found out that cluster is plastic [here].Now Im kinda queazy at spending that money on that.
Whats your point?I started this thread 
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I would still like to do it sometime but I found out that cluster is plastic [here].Now Im kinda queazy at spending that money on that.
Whats your point?I started this thread
How is that off topic? What does the plastic cluster have to do with the price of the tach?
Your right....you started the thread and I have contibuted and asked a question. Is there a problem with my question?
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The tach I wanted comes with the plastic cluster.No,I have no problems with you answering my post,I was simply responding to your post in the same fashion you responded to mine.
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I would still like to do it sometime but I found out that cluster is plastic [here].Now Im kinda queazy at spending that money on that.
How ya going to feel when ya find out the panel is plastic? Kinda queazy about buying the whole dang bike now, ain'tch ya. 
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I would still like to do it sometime but I found out that cluster is plastic [here].Now Im kinda queazy at spending that money on that.
How ya going to feel when ya find out the panel is plastic? Kinda queazy about buying the whole dang bike now, ain'tch ya.
I already new that genius 
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Ha!, but you weren't smart enough to know that since the 70's ALL factory tachs have plastic parts, (motorcycle, automobile, etc)? 
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Ha!, but you weren't smart enough to know that since the 70's ALL factory tachs have plastic parts, (motorcycle, automobile, etc)?
Ya got me there.But have you been aware that since the 70s your momma has been heavily into certain plastics as well?The same kind that make all the noise beneath your sisters bed perhaps? 
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The bit about mothers and sisters was well... I think there are OTHER forums for that. So... you were asking about tachs. Quote:
I started this thread
I was grooving on reading about tachs.
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UH-OH. 
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Yeah,,,,,,,,,,,,,I know.Erle started it Back to tachs.I realized Im gonna hang something to give me rev info.Im thinking the drag spec would be the way to go for the best bang for the buck.
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Erle started it
Yeah, but Erle didn't take it to your level
Yeah, back to tachs.
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I'm waiting to get my 09 america tacho from UPS. Can you point me in the right direction as to the procedure you found for installing it? Mostly just looking to understand proper removal of the chrome dash. Thanks./J
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I'm waiting to get my 09 america tacho from UPS. Can you point me in the right direction as to the procedure you found for installing it? Mostly just looking to understand proper removal of the chrome dash. Thanks./J
There are lots of threads on this...here are a few:
Tach 1
Tach 2
Tach 3
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Welcome john. Don't pay any attention to the "attitudes" earlier in this thread. Some people just don't ride enough to get it out of their system.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Attitudes? Attitudes? We ain't got none of that sorta thing here...
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Do too! And it wouldn't be any fun without 'em. Happy Thanksgiving everbody. While you're belly up to the table tomorrow, I'll be processing your mail for Friday's delivery! I picked up 10 pumpkin pies from the bakery tonight to keep the troops happy. Hope I got enough Reddi Whip. 
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I had the OEM tach installed at the time of purchase. I particularly liked it when I was breaking the bike in, since I was told to stay within 5000 rpm's for the first 400 miles or so. I use it less now, but I like having it. I'm on my second one though. The first one got stuck anywhere from 1000-2000 rpms when I turned the bike off. Had to flick the kill switch a few times to get it back to zero. Apparently some issues with a particular batch of them. The second one has had no problems.
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Welcome john. Don't pay any attention to the "attitudes" earlier in this thread. Some people just don't ride enough to get it out of their system.
Ya hear that erle,he said you aint riding enough
anyway,seeing as how I started this thread.I bought a drag specialty 8000 rpm mini for my ba instead.It was a third the cost of the oem and will do the same thing.Someone here recomended I do this,whoever that was ,thanks.I didnt get it yet,it should be here monday.
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I worked on a buddies speedy and rode it for a week and not once did I look down at the tach . I started to get a tach but after riding his and not paying no mind to it I figured I could use the money elseware like food or electric . 
I cried because I could wheelie then I met someone without a motorcycle
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I got the tach for mine to complete the look. Haven't actually ever really needed to use it !!! I just shift by feel. If I'm ever spinnin the thing up to redline altitude I'm too busy to glance down at the tach. 
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