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Tach needle erratic.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by larry6ft, May 1, 2018.

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    larry6ft New Member

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    Tach works but not ready right. Any suggestions would helo. 1980 XJ650
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Clean and lubricate the cable.
     
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    KMoe your probably right I know the 550 used cable but were all the 650 cable or were they electric?
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    650 Maxim the tach was cable driven on the 81 and down models.
     
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    Correct. Girlfriends 81 650 is cable driven and no yics, my 82 650 is electronic and has yics
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    82 was the changeover year for the Maxim 650.
     
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    Cable driven tachometers, I have a couple if your girlfriends doesn't work after lubing the cable.
     
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