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    hello, do all rev counter's differ,or as long as the fittings are the same,they should work,or are the engine speed ratio's different?, i'm after something to fit my xl500,as can't seem to find an original. thanks mark.

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    Re: tacho xl500

    Xl use mechnical unit so gearing is probably different from other manufacters but could be ok on other Hondas ,should be possible to fit electronic universal unit

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    Yea i'll give a sililar honda mechanical rev counter a go as i have the new cable for it. Bought a vapor unit for it but very dissapointed,not even shower proof and went wrong after six months. anyway cheers will!,i shall give it a bash

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    Ive had trailtech on xr 400 for about 3 years and still ok thats been under water and caked in c$&p regular , there are some acewell units as well very good but bit pricey , just get electronic unit universal type and connect to coil just make sure its for single cylinder , is this the one with cr front end i saw on ebay

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    Cheers will! and yes that was the bike on ebay

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    Re: tacho xl500

    Quote Originally Posted by markthespark View Post
    Cheers will! and yes that was the bike on ebay
    Did wonder as it was close to me my son was looking as he has his test soon

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    Re: tacho xl500

    It's still for sale i think, i say i think as i am riding it around again now, oh i do love it!

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