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Author Message   Xenox Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 01:24 pm:        I was wondering what the least expensive tach option is for our bikes. I'm about to buy an 04 w/560 miles on it and don't want to invest too much, just in case something unforseen comes up. BTW do our bikes idle high during auto choke operation?   Gearheaderiko Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 02:05 pm:        Yes they idle high on initial start up (within reason). Its the most common reason for the 1st gear crunch!. Most of the tach info is here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/59570.html?1282968292 I dont remember whats cheapest.   Xenox Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 02:16 pm:        I've been enjoying your posts and advice, thanks again for your help.   Ezblast Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 09:32 pm:        http://trailtech.net/tto_tach-hour.html Another forum mentioned that these are working, that battery life is a year and replaceable, and though digital - it is large enough to read. Much faster readout changes than the older versions. Set at 0.5 and voila - it works for a single. EZ   Xenox Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 09:43 pm:        That's interesting and cost effective for now......Thanks!   Xenox Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 09:38 am:        I thought I'd share another option with you all, since you all have been so helpful with me, maybe this is old news , it's a VDO cockpit series unit p/n 333 - 968. Its 2 1/16"inches black face only it runs around 85 dollars.   Ezblast Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 06:01 pm:        http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?Type=Tachometer&Series=Cockpit&PN=333-968 Nice find - should work - the mounting and getting to run right shouldn't be too hard. vdo tach install.pdf (385.9 k) EZ   Xenox Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 06:45 pm:        Thanks EZ , I hope this thing sets up easy. The specific gauge for our apps is strictly for a 1 or 2 cyl, I'm hoping needle calibrations will be a non event... I'm guessing we do have a pulse style ignition system....? Can you clue me in? Thanks.   Ezblast Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 10:01 pm:        Yes - a single fire ignition - probably has an induction wire for the plug wire, and power - positive and negative. Hit our tach section in the kv if it gets tricky! EZ   Cvc Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 12:23 am:        O'Riley auto parts Equis tach in stock 69.00 white face they also sell matching speedo 160mph any one try one of these? was thinking of xb12 primary on a turbo blast project   Ezblast Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 03:32 am:        Yes - some equis work - will say one or more cylinders - Blast speedo and 3+" equis should be the same size gauge, and fit in a M2's optional twin gauge dash - American Sport Bike may still sell them, with a minor mod they bolt right up. EZ   Ssaerocoupeman Posted on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 09:42 pm:        I'm a new buell blast owner, I've had it for 2 weeks now. I've got it running fairly well and am going through everything on the bike. I'm lost on the front brakes. How does the caliper come off to replace the pads? Thanks.   Vicenzajay Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 12:27 am:        Ssaerocoupeman, I strongly suggest you post this at the top of the forum in the new members area. It will get lost here and this thread is about tachometers vice brakes. There's a brake subsection as well. That way EZ and Erik (and other knowledgeable folks) will see it and be able to respond. Jay   Gearheaderiko Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 09:36 am:        Thanks Jay! The pads come off with 2 screws, caliber removal is not necessary (and won't help). If you don't have a repair manual get one ASAP since you are obviously going to do repairs yourself. We simply can't rewrite all the procedures here and copy all the photos or specs.

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