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by gyromaniac
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

Re: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!

i really only need a 7k tach because the honda gyro only makes 6k at top speed. but the weird thing is that its powerband is really broad for such a slow scooter. any where from 20-35 and acceleration is just crazy. top speed is 35 but you can sometimes get 40.
by gyromaniac
Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:04 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

Re: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!

alrighty then. looks like i will be buying the kawasaki tach then.

by any chance would you know where to get a stage 6 digital tach. if not. what is a good digital tach with a fast refresh rate and is not going to break the bank?
by gyromaniac
Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 931
Views: 597619

Re: Gyro - general thread

thanks mouse! :D while i was at autozone. i figured i would start another project for my gyro. since the 84 gyro has a fuel gauge and the 85 and 86 doesnt, why not add one? i spent $40 total for the sender unit and the gauge. you can see on the gas tank where ther is supposed to be a gauge but honda...
by gyromaniac
Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

Re: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!

so is it possible to use a motorcycle tachometer. i know drag specialty's make a mini motorcycle tach. still not sure if it would work with a scooter. also there are several tachs on ebay like a kawasaki tach that is for 2 stroke engines. i have also seen some ruckus owners hook up a tigershark tach...
by gyromaniac
Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

Re: Gyro - general thread

so then, by definition, i would have to get a 2 stroke tachometer? i just dont get why you couldnt use like a sunpro mini tachometer for a scooter.
by gyromaniac
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

Re: Gyro - general thread

does the gyros engine fire on each stroke. i really want to hook up an analog tachometer but i dont know how to.
by gyromaniac
Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:44 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Honda Gyro Big Bore
Replies: 16
Views: 9814

Re: Honda Gyro Big Bore

by gyromaniac
Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 931
Views: 597619

Re: Gyro - general thread

by gyromaniac
Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:31 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Honda Gyro Big Bore
Replies: 16
Views: 9814

Re: Honda Gyro Big Bore

what type of engine does the american gyro s have? Ive never done a big bore swap before so when you increase the bore size, does that mean i have to re-jet my carb or something?
by gyromaniac
Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

TACHOMETER HELP!!!!

i am wanting to install a tachometer on my 1985 honda gyro. it has no tachometer on it but i want to put one on so i can monitor shifting patterns. it only has a single coil. i know i can install a stage 6 digital tach but i want to put an analog on to match the speedo. there are koso tach's out the...
by gyromaniac
Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:14 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: TACHOMETER HELP!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 13519

Re: Gyro - general thread

any suggestions on gauges. i would like to get a traditional analog gauge. most gauges say they work with 4,6, or 8 cylinder engines. will those work with scooters too?
by gyromaniac
Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 931
Views: 597619

Re: Gyro - general thread

IDEA FROM NOWHERE. I want to put a tachometer on my gyro. not just for show and tell but for good reason and for tuning later on. can some one PLEASE help me figure out how i would do this. I know you can put one on a ruckus but i dont want just ruckus riders to have this. i want to open things up f...
by gyromaniac
Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 931
Views: 597619

Re: Gyro - general thread

It has ventilation holes now. Definatly makes the bike look more complete
by gyromaniac
Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 931
Views: 597619

Re: Gyro - general thread

you would be right mouse. the finish didnt come out like i thought it would be it still looks pretty good. we were going to make it out of aluminum diamond plate but decided to go with steel instead. chrome paint is alot cheaper than actual chrome. the next step with be sand blasting the rims and pa...
by gyromaniac
Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 931
Views: 597619

Re: Gyro - general thread

the 815 has a sleeker overall look to me. the 822 looked like a glorified motocross helmet to me. i wanted something that looked like the helmet they were in all the gp races