900 carb rev-counter: can one be retrofitted?

[Martin C]

I'm after advice on a 1997 M900 carb please: can a rev-counter be retrofitted? (why wasn't it standard anyway??), and if so, roughly what work/cost is involved? Many thanx!

[Matt Black]

My M900 Dark didn't have a Rev counter because it was a poor relation in th erange but older bikes may not have had one on grounds of cost alone.

You can get a specific insert that is square in shape that fits above the idiot lights or junk the whole lot and buy a new set of clocks inserting your own speedo of course.

Cost £50 to £150 depending on option and new/used

Spareshack used to punt a dash on ebay for £150 plus VAT new
and of course there are some very expensive options in the Ducati/Roadracing catalogues

I understand its a relatively easy job

[stef]

i am still working on an electronic LED tach for mine, to replace the whole dashboard. (30 leds).
I have the electronics sorted, i just need a few spare hours to work out a housing and face plate (aluminium) and casing.
hopefully next week.
this project of mine started almost 2 years ago, i just resurected it.

[Kato]

I'm after advice on a 1997 M900 carb please: can a rev-counter be retrofitted? (why wasn't it standard anyway??), and if so, roughly what work/cost is involved? Many thanx!

Martin, its a very easy job, wire from one of the ignighters up to the dash, I have a spare rev counter if ya need one its boxed new, PM me if ya want it can do you a wiring diag also if needed..

[NattyBoy]

Dont know if this is of interest (a few desmodue racers have fitted them to there bikes)...if you want it i'll take it off ebay for the starting price and throw in free postage..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-PERFORMANCE-ELECTRONIC-REV-COUNTER_W0QQitemZ120008596149QQihZ002QQcategoryZ10 448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers
Nat