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16-02-2006, 11:11 PM | #1 |
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Hiya. Advice needed please
Hi all.
Picking up a '97 M600 at the end of March (previously owned a CBr6 and Bandit 12, been riding bikes since 1992 on and off) and I am asking advice on fitting a tacho. While a tacho is not essential, it would help as I am deaf and a v-twin vibes more than a straight four Have been doing some research into this and Datatool do a Rev Light? Does anyone know if this is any good and how easy it is to install. Alternatively, what about fitting a combined speedo and tacho unit - I have seen a few on eBay. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers. |
16-02-2006, 11:33 PM | #2 | |
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No need
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16-02-2006, 11:35 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the info, S.
So, the bike will shake uncontrollably before it hits the redline? Do you know where the powerband is on the M600? Certainly not at the top end, I believe. Cheers |
16-02-2006, 11:39 PM | #4 |
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Hi and congratulations to your new toy.
I'm not trying to make fun of your impairment, but I can't help thinking that deaf bikers might be less subjected to accidents since they surely keep a better lookout than hearing bikers? Am I completely off base or could there be a grain of sense in my trail of thought? |
16-02-2006, 11:43 PM | #5 | |
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Powerwhat?
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ta ra Last edited by Fosse Foxfight; 16-02-2006 at 11:44 PM.. Reason: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown |
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16-02-2006, 11:44 PM | #6 | |
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No idea. Not had any accidents involving another vehicle in my 14 years of riding ( and I have been known to be reckless in my younger years). I guess, you just don't hear the buggers in their tin cans honk at you when you cut through them in traffic. Also, I guess when you lose your hearing (I got meningitis at 5) your other senses become heightened! Not thought about it at all, mate! |
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16-02-2006, 11:47 PM | #7 | |
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Just found this....
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This was in "Kits and accessories"....Someone else had asked the same question! Hope it helps Welcome to the club btw. You won't find a nicer bunch of nutters anywhere else one the net! You're not too far from me, hope to see you out and about sometime Last edited by Tigerlily; 16-02-2006 at 11:49 PM.. |
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16-02-2006, 11:51 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for that, TL.
Will see how I get on. Am sure will have no problems - just worried about over-revving it (especially as Fosse says it is 'gay' ) |
16-02-2006, 11:53 PM | #9 |
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You're welcome
I worry about the same thing too but Ive not broken mine yet! |
17-02-2006, 12:49 AM | #10 |
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tacho
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Welcome to the club, I fitted a clock and tacho set about 6 months ago to my m900, not becouse of any other reason than the original set up looks crap ( in my opinion) cost about £140 from spareshack, easy to fit and looks and works brill. You need to use your existing speedo and just plug the tacho into your electrics. Hope this helps PM if you need any help Nick |
17-02-2006, 12:52 AM | #11 | |
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As Smooth as Bob Harris.................
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It's relitavely constant, no matter how fast you need to go Have fun, see you around!!!! |
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17-02-2006, 09:55 AM | #12 |
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Hope you don't mind......
I thought I'd move this to the Technical forum.
It might be spotted by someone with a bit more info in here |
22-02-2006, 06:30 PM | #13 |
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Anyone have a tacho unit?
If anyone has a tacho unit they no longer need or is surplus to requirements please PM me. Must fit a 97 M600. Have decided to get one fitted.
Cheers. |
22-02-2006, 06:35 PM | #14 |
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Would something like this work?
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...pcode=BIKTAC01 If so, what about the ratio that needs to be set? Thanks in advance. Iain |
22-02-2006, 10:20 PM | #15 | |
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I've got an LED jobbie and from the sounds of things it's maybe similar to the one 'nick40' has. It comes ready fitted with plugs and stuff and connects to one of the ignition units, so nice and easy to fit, looks good too as it fills a sort of gap on the dash bit. Its a bit more money than the 'Datatool rev light' mentioned above but it all depends if looks matter to you. One small problem is it can be a bit bright and anoying at night as it doesn't dim down any. I'll take a picture tomorrow so you can see for yourself. Cheers, Shandy |
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