1997 gs500e where the hell does tach cable connect to engine

[Fearthepack]

I have an 1989 gs500 and I can see where it connects, but the same spot on the 1997 is cast in the engine but not tapped. Anyone?

[The Buddha]

That part did not change till 01 or even later actually, more like 04. You sure your motor is an 97 ?
Cool.
Buddha.

[Paulcet]

Yeah, that's a newer engine.  They went to an electronic tach at some point, and used a blocking plug to cover the hole until the castings were used up. Then they quit drilling the hole later on. I would recommend yo get an electronic tach.

[gsJack]

89-02 were mech tachs and 04-09 were elec tachs on US models, not sure about 03 models sold abroad.  Both my 97 and 02 were/are mechanical drive tachs.

[Fearthepack]

Well the frame and title is a 1997. Does the engine have a number indicating a build date? I will have to look at wiring harness for possible plug for electronic tach.

[Fearthepack]

It does have an oil cooler so must be 2004 and up.