Is it necessary to replace a broken motorcycle tachometer?

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AlexandraRose
07/30/25 7:25am
It is necessary to replace a broken motorcycle tachometer. Hazards of a broken tachometer: A broken tachometer affects normal riding. The hazard of a non-functioning tachometer is the inability to know the current operating condition of the engine, making it difficult to provide better gear-shifting references. The tachometer is usually located in the instrument panel, symmetrically placed alongside the speedometer. Troubleshooting: Remove the speed cable fixing nut below the speedometer and pull out the speed cable. Then lift the front wheel and rotate it to see if the speed cable rotates along with it. If it rotates, it indicates a problem with the dial, possibly due to broken or loose reduction gears inside the dial. This is more troublesome because there are no separate speedometer dials available for sale, and the entire assembly must be replaced. If it does not rotate, it means the speed cable may be broken or the counting claws inside the front axle are excessively worn, and it should be repaired at an after-sales service center.
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