Dear forum members,
I always felt the need for a rev counter which is missing on a stock C5 - without any rationale. So it might be vanity, feeling under-entertained while riding, increasing the bling level by adding one more chrome polished item. Don't know. I'd probably starve to death from selling myself as mechanic, but I'm in a daring phase and will try to mount the rev counter myself. Firstly, I got me the 48mm electronic rev counter from MMB, which is adjustable via dip switch. And I got me the handle bar mounting kit as this might be the easiest place for a beginner like me to fit the device. Other potential mounting places would be next to the fork, using a custom mounting plate fixed to the fork top pseudo-filler cap. Or relocate the ignition switch and put the rev counter in that hole, needs a bit extension by using a dremel. Or, replace the info instrument for low fuel warning and engine, find a place for replacement lamps for these two indications and use that hole, requiring even heavier use of the dremel. For a start, to limit the number of error sources, I'll go for the handle bar mounting kit. Electrics alone will be a challenge. See the picture attached showing my friend demonstrating the mounting position on his C5. What do you think?
Regards
Michael