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is anyone out there running their xs without their tach hooked up and if so have they experienced any problems?
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The tach is certainly not required for operation. I wouldn't try to do a carb sync or tuneup without one, but it doesn't have to be the built in one, and actually would be better off with an external one that is more accurate anyways. Don't have to have a speedo on there either, but I kinda like having both. As a matter of fact, that's another one of the things I don't like about the cruisers, no tach, even though they don't rev high, I like to be ablet to look and see that I'm not outside of the RPM range I want to stay in, even if I can typically tell by ear.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. -
Shouldnt cause any problems, Why do you ask?
Something to remember if your running without one. The tach is driven off one leg of the alternator output and serves as a good early warning fault indicator if your alternator stops working, which can save you being caught out in the middle of nowhere when your battery goes flat and the TCI stops running the ignition system.1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
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My original tach went haywire one day and i removed it and didn't use one for years and had no problems without it.When i met Randy and told him i didn't have a tach he suggested i get one, and purchased one from E-Bay as i wanted to keep the bike somewhat stock.It also helps if you ride at night because there is some extra light in the speedo/tach area.1980 XS1100 SG
Inline fuel filters
New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
160 mph speedometer mod
Kerker Exhaust
xschop K & N air filter setup
Dynojet Recalibration kit
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installedComment
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IIRC, the self cancelling turn signal feature uses the tach as its operating method. Not sure, but disconnecting it might cause that feature to not function.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Nope, turns works off a reed switch in the speedo...Originally posted by DGXSER View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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