New Tach&amp;Speedo

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Re: New Tach&Speedo

09 Apr 2016 20:25 - 09 Apr 2016 21:01

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Started to take the gauges off when I noticed the trip meter was moving easier. I reset it and rode up the street and back. Seems to be working now. The Tach cable was loose and again I tried to tighten it. Another MOTION PRO HORROR STORY.

I think I'll send the speedo in for exchange but not the Tach. :whistle:
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Re: New Tach&Speedo

10 Apr 2016 17:08 - 10 Apr 2016 17:08

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Have about 100 very easy miles on the speedo now and the howling has reduced quite a bit but ....it's turned into a chirpping sound too. I am not expecting longevity and will be quite disappointed as I bought these new unused second hand from an owner who had them for many months before deciding it was too hard to install them with new wiring and the bracket swap.
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Re: New Tach&Speedo

10 Apr 2016 18:03

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Did you lube the input shaft?
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10 Apr 2016 18:34

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No ...did I stupidly think this was factory lubed? It had a red plastic cap on the male thread end like it was never popped off.

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Re: New Tach&Speedo

10 Apr 2016 18:48

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You might squirt a little lithium grease in there with the tube to see if it quiets down.

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Re: New Tach&Speedo

10 Apr 2016 18:48

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I'll be boxing up the speedo tomorrow.
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Re: New Tach&Speedo

11 Apr 2016 08:37

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Just got off the phone with them and they said sending it back isn't a problem and if if it screws up again they'll replace it again.My old speedo will fit, it's the tach that won't fit the old bracket. I'm doing the switch today.
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Re: New Tach&Speedo

11 Apr 2016 09:40

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What kind of written warranty do they come with?
I mean something like 6,000 miles and 1 year or ??

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Re: New Tach&Speedo

11 Apr 2016 09:44

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I got none of that. They do seem to be trying though.
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11 Apr 2016 09:48

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swest wrote: I got none of that. They do seem to be trying though.
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I'd ask then.... Curious as I might be buying one. LOL

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Re: New Tach&Speedo

11 Apr 2016 09:51

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I did. The mechanic said it's a rare issue, if this one won't work or becomes a problem they will give a full refund plus the shipping. I guess I'd better send my old ones in soon.
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Re: New Tach&Speedo

12 Apr 2016 08:45

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I boxed up the speedo and will be sending it this morning. The Tach wandered while riding yesterday. I told them if it persists, I'll send it back later. Nice day, I want to test fit my arm and get a link count. My sprocket is STILL NOT HERE.

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