I have a mechanical drive, analog Tach from the engine.
It doesnt work so well. We measured engine speed with timing cover off(have electric ignition
so timing adjustments weren't needed).
Much in the same case that my Speedo cable was thrashed when i got it, it would work now and then if the cable was connected right, but still mis-read loads. This bike was sitting for a couple years so most things like this were never maintained properly... Like the "factory" fish oil used for fork fluid... Was not a fun job!
Kept brackets on just encase when i sell the bike, IF someone wants it back to stock. I had to drive up on a curb or something, then prop stand down and effortlessly roll it back and presto. Ms shocks werent rebuilt at the time, so the bike sagged allot, requiring more effort to get the extra lift needed.
Had plans to turn into Cafe styled bike... then got side tracked from somewhere
for other purposes. Haha, to think of it, turning this into a cafe bike is like a hippo with an eating disorder? Just doesnt work...
I even thought about just leaving the fibreglass part out and just using straight foam, not the prettiest? but functional. I have around 30sq yd of fiber just laying around whats left from a blowout purchase from a guys previous subwoofer build. I kinda need a reason to give myself more work to use this stuff up. The windjammer idea has been tossed around, but there are crappy "used" overpriced ones for sale around my area and dont wanna plop down $$$ for a new one thats just gonna be modified.
While i totally get everyone saying about gearing related to speed
I beg to question with the mods i have done to my 2011 fiesta, I've been able to reach my 70mph rate with the engine only turning @~2900rpms then previously @3000rpms. 6sp A/T, with the system constantly matching engine to wheel speed(100% of tq to wheels at all-time)
I'm pretty sure (Throttle position = X amount rpm)
this is also a comparison to a FI and Carb setup?