About $500 on the average for a digital speedo-tach combo on J&P Cycles but they are made in the USA and you pay a price for that quality.
Digital Tachometer
That digital tach from KOSO North America (Canadian company)came in today and I eagerly installed it. Worked for about 20 seconds then started flashing 8888 across the display. Piece of junk. Don't bother with it.
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About $500 on the average for a digital speedo-tach combo on J&P Cycles but they are made in the USA and you pay a price for that quality.
At least with it being made in the USA, you can feel more confident in it that it's built right, quality and all.About $500 on the average for a digital speedo-tach combo on J&P Cycles but they are made in the USA and you pay a price for that quality.
At least with it being made in the USA, you can feel more confident in it that it's built right, quality and all.
My wife has reminded me more than once to not cut any corners on the Stone Free II chopper project and only buy Made In The USA components for it. It's actually affecting my "design" to some degree because there are some foreign made components that look really good but I'm having to pass them by for something made here. Ironically not all of the Street 750 is made in the USA. LOL While the engine is I'm not sure about other components I will use from the original motorcycle (e.g. electrical).
It is to be an "American Iron" chopper so I do have that constraint related to what I do use.
Plus it helps when we support locally made products, it helps our economy, which at a time when things are being sent off to india and/or china, it helps to support our folks
I like your sentiments and would echo the same if I was an American but being an Indian I look forward to business and technology coming to us as it supports my citizens in the same way.Plus it helps when we support locally made products, it helps our economy, which at a time when things are being sent off to india and/or china, it helps to support our folks
Hey OldDawg:Koso North America finally sent me a new digital Tach. It works this time but I'm not impressed at all. While sitting at idle speed the tach will fluctuate from 1,000 rpm to about 1,420 simply just sitting there. Junk I tell ya. Not going to bother sending it back this time. Maybe I will install it on my riding lawn mower.
I ordered the Koso Tach and installed it on my xg500. What setting did you use? It defaults to P-0.5, I set it to P-1, Is that what you set it to?
Spock
Yep, and it tops out at 3.9 k when I shift and the valves are floating. The 750 is supposed to top out at 7.9k rpm.Hey OldDawg:
I set it to P-1, Is that what you set it to?
Spock
I have to agree with you on that stonefree, I was told the same thing by several people with Harley's, don't buy anything that's made in China. If you buy parts with chrome plating it will be cheap, the metal will be thinner and cheaper so you just are better off buying the better product to begin with.My wife has reminded me more than once to not cut any corners on the Stone Free II chopper project and only buy Made In The USA components for it. It's actually affecting my "design" to some degree because there are some foreign made components that look really good but I'm having to pass them by for something made here. Ironically not all of the Street 750 is made in the USA. LOL While the engine is I'm not sure about other components I will use from the original motorcycle (e.g. electrical).
It is to be an "American Iron" chopper so I do have that constraint related to what I do use.
IMO every motorcycle I've owned I've always bought the manufacture parts.I've always found that aftermarket parts were always a little thinner (not it as thick of a gauge) and not quite as well made as the manufacture parts were.
I have to agree with you on that stonefree, I was told the same thing by several people with Harley's, don't buy anything that's made in China. If you buy parts with chrome plating it will be cheap, the metal will be thinner and cheaper so you just are better off buying the better product to begin with.
IMO every motorcycle I've owned I've always bought the manufacture parts.I've always found that aftermarket parts were always a little thinner (not it as thick of a gauge) and not quite as well made as the manufacture parts were.
Ironically today if you purchase OEM Harley parts they might very well be made in China or some other country. LOL
You got me on that one! LOL!!!!Ironically today if you purchase OEM Harley parts they might very well be made in China or some other country. LOL
I thought that Harley makes a point to do most of their manufacturing in America.
You got me on that one! LOL!!!!
I would go with an old saying, "You get what you pay for." Not all foreign made parts, including parts made in China, are inferior but many can be. Typically you'll notice a significant difference in price between a quality part and an inferior part (but not always).
One thing with US manufacturings that are dependent upon the US market they generally have to care about the quality of their product if they're selling it for a premium price. It doesn't mean you can't find a part with the same quality made somewhere else but you have a lot more problems dealing with a foreign company if there's a problem than with a US company (if you live in the US). We have consumer protection laws but those laws to apply to a foreign company in their country. US companies also have to worry about their US reputation more so than their foreign competitors.
A lot of reasons for a person in the US to purchase USA made products but I don't judge others that might choose something made elsewhere. It's all up to the person and what I happen to do doesn't imply it's the best thing for everyone else to do.
I will agree with that most of the time,...but not always.I would go with an old saying, "You get what you pay for."
That KOSO digital tach is finally working right! I have no idea what happened to it.
Maybe the threat of putting it on my lawn mower did the trick.
Maybe the threat of putting it on my lawn mower did the trick.
Hi,
What model is this ? How easy was it to fix on a 750? Do you have some photos to share?
THanks,
Ganesh
What model is this ? How easy was it to fix on a 750? Do you have some photos to share?
THanks,
Ganesh
Congratulations on this fix. I'm a bit late to come onto this thread. I have contemplated everything from MotoGadget to TrailTech to Dakota to Koso and am unable to make up my mind on which to get and how much to spend on this. I am, however, convinced that the stock speedo has to go. My current favorite is Trail Tech Vapor. It seems the most comprehensive of the lot. I'd like your opinions on these brands. Any help is welcome.
My digital tach is my iPhone 5. It is Bluetoothed to a V&H Fuelpak 3. I get all kinds of info to the screen, including RPMs, gear selected, temps, etc.
Obtuse, what mounting bracket are you using for your iPhone? Is the screen easy to read while riding? I am considering the V&H upgrade but didn't realized from my reading that the out put to the iPhone continued while riding.
I use a ROKFORM case with a handlebar mount on my Road King.Obtuse, what mounting bracket are you using for your iPhone? Is the screen easy to read while riding? I am considering the V&H upgrade but didn't realized from my reading that the out put to the iPhone continued while riding.
iPhone Motorcycle Handlebar Mount for Harley Davidson / Victory / Etc
I have used this with both my iphone 4S and 6. I would highly recommend this. The phone twists on. I have never had it come unlocked or become loose.
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