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Gypsyjon

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on: August 17, 2013, 07:38:56 pm
My tach indicates my G5 idles at 550 to 650 rpm....

Is that about half of what it really is?? The tach is adjustable and me thinks I need to adjust...

What say you guys?

Is it off by a half?

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Reply #1 on: August 17, 2013, 08:10:52 pm
Think so.
Would make for a real oldtime sound if it was.  ;D
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Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 12:01:19 am
That is what I have been thinking....my BSA Victor did not sound like this ....


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Reply #3 on: August 18, 2013, 04:01:20 am
Yep, should be showing about 1200 RPM. I have seen them get down into the 800 range, but that's with the decompressor sticking open.
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Reply #4 on: August 18, 2013, 08:43:39 am
I've read that with tachos put onto Enfield, you have to double the reading because of where the tacho gets mounted.
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Reply #5 on: August 18, 2013, 04:02:53 pm
Thanks guys! That will give me something to do today, while I watch it rain out the garage door.


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Reply #6 on: August 18, 2013, 05:01:25 pm
Tachometers usually have a switch to adjust their reading based on number of spark plug fires per stroke. It will be in the instructions manual of tach.

I think your bike is running at perfect idle rpm, 2x550 = 1100.
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Reply #7 on: August 21, 2013, 02:32:18 am
I got mine to tickover like my BSA & MATCHLESS SINGLES. Sounds well below 800.   I don't really need a Tachometer. I think it may be related to the slightly les restrictive 1960's exhaust I'm using.  I'm happy with it.
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