s900t8v Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 hey all my ag 175 doesn't have a tach, now I could spend the money buying a CT enduro tach + tacho gears + tacho cable (prob easily up over $100) now it would look awesome and authentic and maybe I wil eventually but for now I am wondering if any of these analog $15 buck units will work from china? that run off the coil? thoughts ? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400755854126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted August 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't know but I hope the fitting instructions are in better English than the description. Worth a gamble for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 They work very well . I'd go for a good quality one . My brother had a "Scitsu/Scitzu" ? unit on his race bike , never gave any trouble . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s900t8v Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Which ones go well? The one I listed is a 12 volt unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Gotcha , as far as I know they(the scitsu type ) have an internal battery which must be charged and they don't connect into the bike's electrics as such . You might be still able to use one . I'll ask the bro' . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Alright man , bro' says the scitsu type will work on a 6v bike , BUT , they're expensive , and could cost more than going with the original set up . He said they're very good quality tho' and have great after sales service , and if you sell the bike you could keep the clock . You might find something a bit cheaper that works on the same principle , i.e . doesn't connect into the loom , unlike the one above . Best of luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s900t8v Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 I was looking at tinytach/mini tach and they do 6v, but I was hoping I could get an analogue one, perhaps I will have to go to mechancial drive lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Oh well , I drove around for years on my CB500 courier hack , with one of those bicycle speedo's that use a little magnet stuck to the wheel , cost a fiver , worked a treat , except in the dark , lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I put something similar on one of my son's cars, that worked well and only a couple of connections that needed wiring up. if your budget is tight then get the cheap one then your not out much if it doesn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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