I tried 3 tachs that run off the ignition wire and not one read anything close to the actual rpm on my 53 VHA, VF31 or my 36 ES2..Idle would be close as it reads about 700 rpm ,once underway forget it.
I even wired it up to my 77 Suzuki GT 750 and it was also way off.
Conclusion..waste of money.

Wade I use 3 Bond used for sealing 2 stroke cases.

Any Motorcycle dealer in Canada should carry it or order it.

John
Great idea Thanks for sharing

Hi Steve Many years ago in the mid 80's my friend had a one owner Cyclone with the chrome nacelle . Mid 90's at the famous Paris Ont Vintage meet I saw another with the chrome nacelle .Then maybe 3 years ago a gentlemen from Quebec bought a one owner Cyclone and yes it had the chrome nacelle. I'm pr...

I never had a problem on my VHA but I did on my 31 VF. Same issue a tight spot then a very loose spot. New sprockets & chain ordered , installed and the same ! Upon further investigation I came to realize the mag when pulled back was slightly crooked. I now make sure the mag is even with the pla...

If you can find one I bet they go for good money

Just received my issue in the mail Friday..Congrats Steve..
Some of the Cyclones I've seen here in Canada have chrome headlight covers.
I wonder if they added the chrome for certain markets?

Nice bike and I like the foot shift option

I would say 1930 as the generator is up front other than that it looks like my 31 VF

I had my original rear brake cable on my 53 VHA for many years and still do but I replaced it with a new one as the sheathing was falling apart. As with both cables it just loops in a U shape and will not now or ever go over the frame as Drags suggest Even if it did it wouldn't line up correctly wit...