New Tach&amp;Speedo

New Tach&Speedo 09 Apr 2016 20:25 #720126

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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:

Steve

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New Tach&Speedo 10 Apr 2016 17:08 #720228

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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.
Ugh.
Nobody to blame

Bruce
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2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado

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New Tach&Speedo 10 Apr 2016 18:03 #720231

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	Did you lube the input shaft? Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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New Tach&Speedo 10 Apr 2016 18:34 #720237

missionkz Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 1622 Thank you received: 184	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. Bruce 1977 KZ1000A1 2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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New Tach&Speedo 10 Apr 2016 18:48 #720240

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	You might squirt a little lithium grease in there with the tube to see if it quiets down. Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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New Tach&Speedo 10 Apr 2016 18:48 #720241

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	I'll be boxing up the speedo tomorrow. Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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New Tach&Speedo 11 Apr 2016 08:37 #720327

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	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. Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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New Tach&Speedo 11 Apr 2016 09:40 #720344

missionkz Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 1622 Thank you received: 184	What kind of written warranty do they come with? I mean something like 6,000 miles and 1 year or ?? Bruce 1977 KZ1000A1 2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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New Tach&Speedo 11 Apr 2016 09:44 #720348

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	I got none of that. They do seem to be trying though. Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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New Tach&Speedo 11 Apr 2016 09:48 #720354

missionkz Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 1622 Thank you received: 184	swest wrote: I got none of that. They do seem to be trying though. Steve I'd ask then.... Curious as I might be buying one. LOL Bruce 1977 KZ1000A1 2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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New Tach&Speedo 11 Apr 2016 09:51 #720358

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	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. Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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New Tach&Speedo 12 Apr 2016 08:45 #720516

SWest Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22432 Thank you received: 2621	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. Steve Z1b1000 1975 Z1b kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882 kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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