Sportster Tach Install

Here's a link that will show you the tach hook up on the sportsters.

Bert's How To's - Tachometer Install

Romain · Dec 18th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks a lot for the link.

I have always fancied the idea of having a tacho on my Sporty but was hesitant for two reasons,
One is having to decide which tacho to install and the other being somewhat daunted by the difficulty of the task.
This tip has managed to put my mind at rest on both counts.
Brilliant work, good pics and clear explanations. I will try to emulate this next time I do anything on my bike in the hope that it might be useful to someone.

glider · Dec 19th, 2008, 07:59 AM

Let us know how it turns out.

NEWHD74FAN · Dec 19th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Glider...A-A-mazing... I'm into electronics and between you and that Bert guy, the detailed hands on stuff is what the tinker' dreams of!

HDT users are all getting gifts from you guys with all these great tips...!

Kinda makes you wonder what documentation the factory assemblers at HD' Custom Shop use when performing warranty repairs and upgrades. I'd hire guys like you in a split-second!

glider · Dec 19th, 2008, 03:16 PM

You're not doing too bad yourself there.

I figure if I can post enough here on how to do things, we can put the dealers out of business.

Romain · Apr 1st, 2009, 09:42 PM

Some time has passed and my quest for a suitable tach is still going on!

I'd love the look of the two big instruments as on the installation and was looking forward to install the tach as described, unfortunately, I was told by the HD dealer that this installation was not available for 2007 Sportys.
The HD catalogue shows a similar system but it's only available in black, for the 883s.
It seems, also, that the mini tachs are not suitable for the XL Custom.

Pursuing my quest, I have come across what seems to answer my prayers.

It's made by an outfit called Speedway instruments, they call it Micro Tach. According to their instructions, the installation is pretty simple and straightforward. It can, because of its small size, be mounted easily in any convenient location as shown in the pics below.

Have any of you guys any experience of the micro Tach, either from using it or knowing someone who does?

allguitar · Oct 21st, 2009, 03:06 PM

That link that was posted by Glider is outstanding. Thank you!

glider · Oct 21st, 2009, 03:09 PM

Glad to hear it helped you out. Sometimes a few pics are worth more than the words spoken.

Dec 18th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#1
Romain Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Sportster XL1200C Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Posts: 261 My Mood:	Re: Sportster Tach Install Thanks a lot for the link. I have always fancied the idea of having a tacho on my Sporty but was hesitant for two reasons, One is having to decide which tacho to install and the other being somewhat daunted by the difficulty of the task. This tip has managed to put my mind at rest on both counts. Brilliant work, good pics and clear explanations. I will try to emulate this next time I do anything on my bike in the hope that it might be useful to someone.

Dec 19th, 2008, 07:59 AM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,053 My Mood:	Re: Sportster Tach Install Let us know how it turns out.

Dec 19th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#3
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,909 My Mood:	Re: Sportster Tach Install Glider...A-A-mazing... I'm into electronics and between you and that Bert guy, the detailed hands on stuff is what the tinker' dreams of! HDT users are all getting gifts from you guys with all these great tips...! Kinda makes you wonder what documentation the factory assemblers at HD' Custom Shop use when performing warranty repairs and upgrades. I'd hire guys like you in a split-second! Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Dec 19th, 2008 at 04:19 PM.

Dec 19th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,053 My Mood:	Re: Sportster Tach Install You're not doing too bad yourself there. I figure if I can post enough here on how to do things, we can put the dealers out of business.

Apr 1st, 2009, 09:42 PM	#5
Romain Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Sportster XL1200C Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Posts: 261 My Mood:	Re: Sportster Tach Install Some time has passed and my quest for a suitable tach is still going on! I'd love the look of the two big instruments as on the installation and was looking forward to install the tach as described, unfortunately, I was told by the HD dealer that this installation was not available for 2007 Sportys. The HD catalogue shows a similar system but it's only available in black, for the 883s. It seems, also, that the mini tachs are not suitable for the XL Custom. Pursuing my quest, I have come across what seems to answer my prayers. It's made by an outfit called Speedway instruments, they call it Micro Tach. According to their instructions, the installation is pretty simple and straightforward. It can, because of its small size, be mounted easily in any convenient location as shown in the pics below. Have any of you guys any experience of the micro Tach, either from using it or knowing someone who does? Attached Thumbnails

Oct 21st, 2009, 03:06 PM	#6
allguitar Start The Engine Ride: 2001 XL1200S Join Date: Oct 12th, 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Sportster Tach Install That link that was posted by Glider is outstanding. Thank you!

Oct 21st, 2009, 03:09 PM	#7
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,053 My Mood:	Re: Sportster Tach Install Glad to hear it helped you out. Sometimes a few pics are worth more than the words spoken.

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