dug050 Posted April 7, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2010 I posted before about installing the 2" Equus gauges on my Royal Star. Well I found a 2" tachometer that matches the other gauges very closely. I got it at Princess Auto on sale for $20, regular price is $35, so the price is right. It is a car tach but works great if you build the adapter harness shown on this site. There are about six different backlight colours that can be changed by pressing a button. The adapter harness is very easy and cheap to make and allows the use of car tachometers which are much cheaper than most motorcycle tachs, at least in Canada. Ride safe Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 7, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2010 Very nice. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smilerider Posted April 7, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2010 Looks great. Is it safe in the rainy weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug050 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted April 7, 2010 It should be fine in the rain, the only opening in the case is the 4-6-8 cylinder switch on the back which I sealed with clear silicone. It also is protected behind the windshield when moving. I haven't ridden in the rain yet but don't expect any problem but a ziplock bag in the saddlebag may be good insurance. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted April 7, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2010 :happy65: Looks good! And you were right, that price IS right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted April 7, 2010 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2010 So I figure you have it set on 4 cylinders and the thing is designed for a waste spark engine? Many two cylinder tachs work correctly on this bike because of the waste spark issue. I wish I could find a shift light for that price. That's really all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_kelly_68 Posted April 7, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2010 I like it!!! What is the make and model of the tach? This is something I have been wanting on my 2nd Gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydraulicman Posted April 7, 2010 Share #8 Posted April 7, 2010 If the tach is on the handle bar it looks great and I would like more information. Do you have the manufactors name and model number, also information on how you mounted the tach. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug050 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted April 7, 2010 The tach is from Princess Auto (I'm not sure if they are in the USA), it is sold under their Powerfist label, #8005752, but it says Trisco on the tach. I imagine these are sold under other brand names at other stores. Their website is www.princessauto.com and you can order on-line or toll free 1-800-665-8685. The tach is mounted on the handlebar. I have a milling machine and the mount is homemade out of aluminum stock. It took a couple of hours to make with my basic equipment, no CNC machines in my basement, but worked out fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted April 11, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 11, 2010 looks good Dug,may have to pick one up and give it a try . can you post a link to the wiring adapter harness ,ive searched but cant find it . cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug050 Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted April 11, 2010 The diagram for the dapter is at www.gadgetjq.com/TachAdapter.pdf . Real easy to make and parts can be picked up at Radio Shack. If link doesn't work, e-mail me and I'll forward a copy. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug050 Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted April 11, 2010 I tried the link and it didn't come up, I'll try this way. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted April 11, 2010 Share #13 Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks Doug .i pass a Princess Auto every day ,so i'll be stopping by tomorrow . cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pprince Posted February 20, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 20, 2013 This is a great idea. I just dug out a Sunpro mini tach I have had laying around and will install it. Are the Royal Star V4's wasted spark ignitions? I know the V4 in my V65 is wasted spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted February 20, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) It should be fine in the rain, the only opening in the case is the 4-6-8 cylinder switch on the back which I sealed with clear silicone. It also is protected behind the windshield when moving. I haven't ridden in the rain yet but don't expect any problem but a ziplock bag in the saddlebag may be good insurance. Doug I have the same tach. When it rains, cover it!!! It IS NOT waterproof. Cover it at night at motels and such if you do not use a bike cover. Moisture WILL get in and when it does, the needle will rotate completely out when you turn on the ignition. Once it dries out, it will be fine. I am going to try and waterproof mine this spring. I made a nice aluminum housing for mine at work, moisture still gets in from around the bezel and the button to change light color. Trust me, cover it! Edited February 20, 2013 by rickardracing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonebiker Posted May 20, 2019 Share #16 Posted May 20, 2019 Click on the link for the adaptor and it dont come up. I have tried several times ad cant get it can some one email the pdf to me please I want to put the tach on 2003 rsv Thank you for your help. Lonebiker@email.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted May 20, 2019 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2019 Have you noticed how old this post was? Nine years old. I doubt any information is good anymore. I have a Barons Tach that mounts on the front master brake. Try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchtrans Posted June 14, 2020 Share #18 Posted June 14, 2020 I posted before about installing the 2" Equus gauges on my Royal Star. Well I found a 2" tachometer that matches the other gauges very closely. I got it at Princess Auto on sale for $20, regular price is $35, so the price is right. It is a car tach but works great if you build the adapter harness shown on this site. There are about six different backlight colours that can be changed by pressing a button. The adapter harness is very easy and cheap to make and allows the use of car tachometers which are much cheaper than most motorcycle tachs, at least in Canada. Ride safe Doug Sir, how did you wire the equus tach? The green wire , I put on neg side of coil and am only gettitn half rpm reading? Thanks dutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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