Install a Rev Counter on your Motorcycle
by: Granny's Mettle
The tachometer or the rev counter tells how much the speed of the
engine of the motorcycle revolutions per minute (RPM). Common
nowadays are electronic rev counters that can be installed by the
dealers you get them from. But for used motorcycle parts, rev
counters usually come in just any wrapping without instructions
or diagrams. In cases like these, you may install your rev
counter with the following instructions to help you.
The very first step is to move the headlight away. This is a
great help later on in avoiding some mistakes and will definitely
help you finish faster. If you feel a little hesitant in removing
your headlight, you might prefer to just let it dangle by the
wire. Just make sure that wire can handle your headlight's
weight.
Then take the side pin out of the speedometer. Remove the two
allen screws from the back of the speedometer and keep all the
parts. I kept mine in a coffee mug and was able to account for
all of them when I was putting everything back. Slide the speedo
canister down the speedo cable with a good pair of pliers to
loosen the cable.
Notice the two wires on the back of the speedo. Remove the
speedo. To easily remove, lubricate the speedo then twist it out
of the rubber grommet that holds it in the mounting plate.
At the front of the mounting plate you will see three allens.
Remove the allens and hold the horizontal black plastic light pod
on. Then remove the two allens that hold the mounting plate on
the chassis.
At the back of the speedo, there are two screws that will allow
you to twist the fitting where the cable screws are on. Loosen
them just enough to allow you to twist the fitting as little as
possible and with some resistance.
Then there are two "light housings" that contain three indicator
lights each. Jot down the wire color combinations. This
information will become handy later on. After which, you have to
remove the indicator lights from the housing. Then take out all
the used motorcycle parts of the rev counter.
Run the indicator lights in the new black plastic T-shaped Light
Housing. Lubricate the little rubber receptacles and twist them a
little. This should form a T when you look at it from the front.
Then install next either the light cluster or the speedo. If you
decide to install the light cluster first, then it’s the rear
chrome cover second, then the black plastic T housing, then the
plastic indicator plate, then the foam rubber gasket, and finally
the front chrome cover.
Next, install the tachometer. Get the rubber grommet in the hole
on the right which you can easily see as you look at the front of
the face plate. Lube the housing, rotate and wiggle it into the
grommet. Then install the wires. The yellow wire, for light, goes
in the hole at the back that the bulb pushes into. Black wire,
for ground goes to the terminal marked (-), while the red/black
goes to the (+). The yellow/black goes to the terminal between
the ground and +12 volt terminals. Another black wire which has a
covered end is the ring connector. Put it on one of the studs at
the back of the rev counter. This is for the light in your
tachometer.
Just a few screws to tighten and knots to bolt and you're done.
Easy isn't it?
Granny's Mettle is a 30-something, professional web content
writer. She has created various web content on a diverse range of
topics, which includes digital printing topics, medical news, as
well as legal issues. Her articles are composed of reviews,
suggestions, tips and more for the printing and designing
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On her spare time, she loves to stay at home, reading books on
just about any topic she fancies, cooking a great meal, and
taking care of her husband and kids.
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