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'93GS today the tachometer just died. Any Ideas?

Started by cheetahman, July 12, 2012, 11:08:54 AM

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cheetahman

July 12, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
Today my tach just went to the peg for a split second and then it just died.  Now there is no movement at all.  I attempted percussive repair with the palm of my hand but no go.  I am pretty sure this is a mechanical tach.  Should I pull the cable out first?  Thanks
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jdoorn14

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July 12, 2012, 11:56:33 AM
Quote from: cheetahman on July 12, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
Today my tach just went to the peg for a split second and then it just died.  Now there is no movement at all.  I attempted percussive repair with the palm of my hand but no go.  I am pretty sure this is a mechanical tach.  Should I pull the cable out first?  Thanks

Yeah, my first thought was to hit it. But I see you already tried that.  :cool:

My next thought would be to see if maybe the cable wiggled itself free from either end.
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cheetahman

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July 12, 2012, 12:36:26 PM
Good Suggestion.  It happened as I pulled in the garage last night after dark and I was tired and somewhat disgustded so I just went in the house.  It will be sitting there tonight awaiting my ministrations.  :technical:
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Huff1371

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July 12, 2012, 05:54:33 PM
Your cable popped out. Happened to me as well. The vibration from the engine wriggles it loose .
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Lucifurious

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July 13, 2012, 01:32:37 AM
If it snapped inside, I would take the entire cable off til you can find a replacement.  Find a way to cap it off, and keep riding.

cheetahman

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July 13, 2012, 07:58:21 AM
Mystery solved!!!  The nut that holds the cable to the tach vibrated loose allowing the cable to disconnect.  Lubed the cable with 3 in 1 oil and retightened the nut.  That will hold it until the next time
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"Yeah.... the Guinness is all gone."

Huff1371

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July 13, 2012, 12:38:58 PM
 :woohoo:  I was right about something!!!
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