Tach or No Tach?

[Mojo146]

I'm "personalizing" a 2001 Bonneville that has only the stock speedometer. I'm considering going with only the speedo in a flash new D9 bracket that relocates the ignition key.

http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/...assembly/?action=view&current=Cypher1_009.jpg

I know the tach is nice to have (had one all my other bikes) but it is it really necessary? D9 makes an equally tasty bracket for speedo and tach and the brachet/tach package would only be about $200 more.

http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/...ets/?action=view&current=OEM_DG_IGN_relo1.jpg

Maybe I should go with just the tach! No, seriously, what do you guys think?

 

[Kirkus51]

First thing I got for my Black was a tach. Thought I was revving the shit out of it, until I installed the tach.

 

[northcountry]

tach

Been thinking along the same lines. I don't need it.

 

[BlueJ]

First thing I got for my Black was a tach. Thought I was revving the shit out of it, until I installed the tach.

+1 to that. Chances are good that you're not close to redline on your shifts if you don't have a tach. IMHO, the only time it makes sense to not have a tach is if you have an automatic transmission.

 

[koifarm]

I've got one of the mini tachs in a D9 bracket, although I don't push the Bonnie much it does tell me how it's idling and where the red line is.....but I rarely go that far, especially with the sidecar on, it tends to skew a bit when you bump the throttle open.
Auto Trans BJ? what a concept....especially for us old farts who have trouble counting and continually look for that superfluous sixth gear....could you get it in overdrive?....

 

[T100JIP]

Mojo,
I think it depends entirely on your riding style. If you are keeping the revs up, maximizing performance, of course, get one. But if you ride like I do, and I suspect many others also, the tach is many to satisfy curiosity. I never use it, though its there. I drive by feel and sound. I am not pushing the bike to the limits. I have never even begun to get close to the redline. Probably never will. Styling wise, a tach does look cool...
T100JIP

 

[em_dot]

After doing the new bars and mirrors I added a tach, oil pressure gauge along with a D9 bracket and alloy cups for the speedo and tach. D9's stuff is like art and his customer service is top notch.

 

[T100JIP]

EM DOT,

That is a classy lookin' set up! T100JIP

 

[strokerlmt]

D9 is the absolute best.....its bike jewelry..
Get the tach....you can go higher than you are reving now
LMT

 

[whyme]

Isn't that what rev limiters are for?? I've hit mine a few times-or it was melting down

 

[Bullitt]

Growing up with dirtbikes, not having a tach is no big deal to me but I would love to know where I'm shifting, idling, etc. Been drooling over D9's stuff for a while now.

 

[Stars&Bars]

Hell, Who need a tach when there's the Rev Limiter! Haven't had one on this bike, Never used it on my other bikes anyway.
Seriously, I've really only bounced off the rev limiter twice in three years of ownership. I just kept on the gas as she was still pulling hard in 3rd and it's abrupt when it occurs.
What is the red line on '09 Bonnies? Where is the rev limit set? I always forget to look when at the dealership. Thx

 

[mark66]

First thing I did with both my '03 America and now my '07 Bonnie was add the tach. I just gotta have one. And my next thing will be to add that D9 bracket your looking at.

 

[thearcticsea]

I just added a tach. Makes it look like a real machine.

 

[TXRider60]

I'm also not a hard-riding high-revver-- but I added a mini-tach in a D9 bracket, and haven't regretted it... As someone mentioned, I even like to know how it's idling-- and once in a while I'm in a situation which does call for more RPMs. ymmv.

 

[bluesforchallah]

What is the red line on '09 Bonnies?

My '08 T100 redlines at 7K.

 

[cynr1023]

I went with the cypher but a little different than most people. I put a tach in the big spot and the speedo in the little spot.

 

[Mojo146]

The answer (for me, anyway) is . . . TACH

D9 oil pressure bracket in black powdercoat. An all-day ride today on a tachless bike with a ton of chrome helped me make the decision. The tach, although not necessary, is nice to have and the bike I rode today had enough chrome to blind a guy on a sunny central Texas day.

Thanks for all the input. Aren't these Bonnies spot on!

 

[danifly]

I've been drooling over D9 stuff.
Does he have a online store?

 

[bluesforchallah]

I've been drooling over D9 stuff.
Does he have a online store?

Here you go:

http://www.newbonnevilleriders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2305