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15th July 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 6 Sportster/Buell Model: Iron 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2012
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Tacho for 2012 Iron 883
Hi,
I'm looking to install a tacho on my 2012 Iron 883. Not sure whether I should install the standard Harley Davidson tacho for Sporsters # 67182-07 which I believe requires # 56115-95 handlebar clamp or get something else like the Koso tacho.
I'd greatly appreciate the thoughts of others on the matter.
Cheers
jcp888
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15th July 2012
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 2nd Class
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On a farm
Posts: 1,539 Sportster/Buell Model: XL77.2R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Ever consider installing a Power Vision instead of an expensive OEM tacho. You will have control of your ignition, advance, AFR and much more. If you do an AC and exhaust change you will be equip to handle the new add on.
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16th July 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 6 Sportster/Buell Model: Iron 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2012
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hi rejeanprimeau,
i would consider it although i'd like to keep the authentic look and analogue styling of the iron 883.
any other ideas?
cheers
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16th July 2012
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Turbo Mafia Test Pilot
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,445 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDL Other Motorcycle Year: 2005
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I used the two parts you're talking about, the tach and the clamp, heres a pic from behind to show what it looks like, sorry I dont have a closer pic. The install is fairly easy and it looks good I think.
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16th July 2012
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Turbo Mafia Test Pilot
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,445 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDL Other Motorcycle Year: 2005
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Welcome to the forum as well Jcp888! Didn't notice this was your first post.
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16th July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 230 Sportster/Buell Model: iron883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2011
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Welcome to the forum!
I have a PowerVision. Thanks to the XLF'ers, I tuned my 2011 iron after pipes/intake. I am totally spoiled now as I have been running it with tach display and tons of other fun stuff to monitor and display.
Two problems I have with PV after tune is complete. One, it is NOT waterproof. I raced the rain home yesterday (again) fearing I would ruin a $500 tuner.Secondly, I don't like extra "clutter" on my bars.
I ordered a Micro-Tach that should arrive today or tomorrow. I'll let you know how I like it.
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16th July 2012
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Turbo Mafia Test Pilot
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,445 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDL Other Motorcycle Year: 2005
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I wouldnt want to leave a PV on my bike for fear that someone would steal it. I know it marries to the bike and is useless to others, but most thieves wouldn't!
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16th July 2012
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 241 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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i put on a dakota digital $350. it fits perfect into the single speedo location and looks great. when its off its just a black screen.
i know you said you want to keep the factory needles, but still..this is what i would recommend.
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16th July 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Atlanta, Ga
Posts: 72 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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+1 on dakota
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Rahul Singhal
Mechanical Engineering Student Georgia Tech
Harley XL1200N
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16th July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426 Sportster/Buell Model: XLC1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XR1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcp888
hi rejeanprimeau,
i would consider it although i'd like to keep the authentic look and analogue styling of the iron 883.
any other ideas?
cheers
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Koso can hardly provide 'authentic' look; its backlight gives it a distinctive look over OEM speedo. Besides is even pricier than OEM tach. |
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