Whilst waiting for two sets of fork seals to come from Italy and then Germany, I had plenty of time on my hands. I was chuffed to get my clock working, but then it jumped a few hours and I lost interest. Even as I write, its working again, but...
I researched online for a Tach/Hour meter that would suit the space vacated by the clock. Finally found one that ticked most boxes. (Functions/Dimensions/Price)
£10.99 / US $16.58
It's an Inductive Pulse Tach Hour Meter
Nice a simple
When the engine runs, it shows RPM
Engine off, it shows Max RPM for a few seconds, then shows elapsed engine run time.
Inductive wire length is too short for a scoot. But contrary to what I've read about other types; This model is not fussy at all. Any stranded copper core with a 70°C+ (105°C Supplied) temp rating will do. OD of the wire should not exceed 2.35mm (as was supplied) as it wont fit into the Tach. I used 2mm OD of about 7ft in length in first test and noted no difference in sensitivity to the supplied 3ft wire. I even ended up adding a bullet connector for ease of headset maintenance when required. Not a problem.
I'm using (for a 98 Pre Leader) the default settings on all three parameters.
A modern injected bike with engine management is catered for with respect to wasted spark and two strokes have a setting as well.
The modifications to the size of the Tach took me an hour, but if you have a band linisher it would take 5 mins max. Also note that the bottom edge of the Tacho will have to be padded out in the clock housing, with blu-tak or rubber, to get as much of the Tacho display in view as possible. ie: Position the Tacho as high as you can.
Happy to answer any questions
Cheers
®ich
PS: Post two hour ride report: Brilliant!
