2004+ Digital version will not work with 2011+ Softails and 2012+ Dynas

Just found out 2011-2012 softails and 2012 dyna use CAN bus technology and won't work with 2004+ digital version micoTach. Sportsters will probably switch soon too.


The TC88 standard version will work a with a singlefire tachAdapter.

No more microSpeed Speedometers

I am completely out of microSpeed Speedometers. I will not be making any more until I get the redesign complete. I am working on it; but it is going to take a while to get new screens made which will eliminate all of the problems.

The website still needs to be updated to remove the ordering; but I hope todo that soon.

Regards,

Justin

Digital version microTach may stops after 5000 rpm

I have resolved an issue with the digital version of microTach's produced before July 2009. The issue occurs on Harley bikes model 2007 or later.

Harley changed the coding on the digital bus signal in 2007. The result is that the microTach will operate normally in range 0-5000 rpm. At greater than 5000 rpm the microTach will only display the last reading of 5000 rpm, ignoring messages above 5000 rpm. (5500 on sportsters)

MicroTach's produced after July have resolved the issue and operate normally across the full range.

If you have the issue on your bike, I will replace the unit with an updated version. The simpliest method for replacement is for you to order a new digital version online at my website www.speedwayinstruments.com. Please indicate in the transaction or via email that this purchase is for replacement issue. I will ship out a new unit ASAP. Once you have the new unit; pull the old one off and replace with the new unit. Mail the old unit back to me and I will refund the full cost of the previously ordered unit. The old unit must be returned within 60 days of ordering the replacement unit in order for me to process the refund.

If you have any questions or issue please email me.

Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

Justin

microSpeed production on hold

A couple month ago, I put a hold on all microSpeed production. Primarily it was due to 3 factors.

1. Touchscreen sensitivity was not consistant in all environments
The touch screen temporarily stops working, if there is excessive moisture on display or user; if casing is touching other metal. This was causing alot of customer issues and I wanted to solve the root problem before exposing more customers.

2. I had at least one field failure of unknown cause. I suspect there was a data corruption in the internal memory. This could potentially happen if the bike was turned off while still moving.

3. I had difficulty manufacturing the units. Because the 3 digits of the display are seperate components I would sometimes get epoxy leaking in between the digits and it would look bad.

I still have some units left which I plan to use to support the ~40 customers out there using the microSpeed Speedometer in cause they have issue.

I am working on resolving these issues and moving back into production again; however I don't know exactly when that will happen.

Stay tuned if your interested

Ironheads and old style distributor

If your wondering if the microTach will work on your older distributor style motorcycle. The answer is YES. But you need to request a special tachAdapter with more filtering than the standard tach adapter that ships.

Order the standard adapter direct from www.speedwayinstruments.com then send me an email at info@speedwayinstruments.com and request a distributor version of the Speedway Instruments tachAdapter.

New Instructable!

I decided to try Instructables! It is a great DIY project sharing site.

So I made an instructable about how to install the microTach+TM tachometer on any 2004 or Later Harley-Davidson motorcycleClick here to goto their website.

Or check out the Embedded Instructable below


Install Speedway Instruments microTach tachometer on 2004-later Harley-Davidson Motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects

Make sure to leave your feedback!

Thank you,

Justin
www.speedwayinstruments.com

Updated FAQ

So I seem to be doing a really poor job of keeping this blog updated regularly. I will try todo better. A couple things to update everyone about.

1. I updated the FAQ to include info about the microSpeed speedometer. Especially of interest is about the touchscreen interface.

2. Last month seemed like a really bad month for folks with standard version microTach and tachAdapters. I talked to a few guys having trouble with the tach jumping around (ie. from 10 - 25 at idle). So I modified the tachAdapters to do more filtering and sent them out new ones. That seemed todo the trick. So if anyone else has an issue with their microTach jumping around please let me know and I will send out a new tachAdapter.

3. All new shipments of tachAdapters will have increased filtering.

Thanks everyone for their feedback and support

Justin

microSpeed videos now on YouTube

I am slowly making progress getting the microSpeed Speedometer published. I made 4 video's for the microSpeed speedometer.
1. On the Road
2. Normal Operating mode
3. odometer Pre-set
4. Calibration and Configuration

I am also working on getting the product page up on www.speedwayinstruments.com. I expect to have something by next week.

Check out the videos on the Speedway Instruments Channel of YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/user/SpeedwayInstruments

New Speedway Instruments microSpeed Speedometer and Bike

In order to help promote our New microSpeed Speedometer I decided to re-make my 1200XL into a cool barhopper/bobber style bike.

Gone are the stock bars and instruments, seat, pipes, air cleaner, fender and paint.
Replace with 16" Burly narrow Apes, Mustand Tripper Solo, Vance & Hines Short shots, Kuryakyn Air Cleaner, and custom Speedway Instruments paint.

Premiering on the bike is the NEW ultra small Speedway Instruments microSpeed Speedometer. What you see is the entire unit, no seperate control box. It is plug and play into any Harley Davidson motorcycle with electronic speed sensor or directly into the late-model 2004 and later Harley Davidson with the J1850 digital bus. Additionally it will work on any metric bike as well if it has an electronic speed sensor.

The microSpeed Speedometer will be available in Febuary from Speedway Instruments or the 2009 Kuryakyn catalog and Kuryakyn Dealers.

Kuryakyn now carrying Speedway Instruments!

Premier motorcycle accessory manufacturer and distributor Kuryakyn is now carrying the Speedway Instruments microTach+ tachometer.

Check it out on there website at www.kuryakyn.com or direct link microTach+ Tachometer

See us at Republic of Texas Rally (ROT)

Speedway Instruments will have a table setup at Cowboy Harley Davidson in south Austin during their Pre-ROT party on June 7th and also during the ROT on June 14th.

Come by and see us at http://www.cowboyharley.com

We will have a demo bar and my sportster for you to checkout. Also, we will have some tachometers which you can buy as well.

See you there!

Also, we will be on display at both Kuryakyn Trailers at all of the shows they attend around the US. Check us out there.

Front Page of V-Twin News!

Hey Everyone,

My name is Roger and I have been helping Justin with Speedway for the last few months. We have been busy to try and get the word out about the microTach+! We just got on the front cover of the May issue of V-Twin News!

We are happy with the article and we are really happy with the response. We are looking for dealers and this definitely helped. Stay tuned as we get the dealer network set up.

Later -Roger

microTach on a Hyosung GV650

When we say ANY V-Twin we mean it!

Here is some info on microTach+ Tachometer running on a Korean made Hyosung GV650.

http://www.alternativecruisers.com/index.php?topic=3527.40


Thanks to Ron for posting this!

Justin

New Email Newsletter signup

Everyone,

This has been a great start to the year. We have a new website and along with that we have been enhancing alot of features such as the new gallery where you can now post your own images. And now we have an improved newsletter signup.



So to hear the latest news from Speedway Instruments signup.

Thanks!

Justin

Gallery is now Live!

Well the new gallery is up. And now you can post your own pictures of the microTach+ tachometer on your bike to our website.

Share your bike and style with other microTach owners and potential customers!

Just register at the gallery and you can upload your pictures.

Thanks,

Justin

New Website going live!

Speedway Instruments is proud to preview our new website. The new site is currently held only on www.speedwayinstruments.com. The old site is still operating at www.speedwayinstrument.com.

Check it out, let us know how you like it at info@speedwayinstruments.com

Regards,

Justin

Daytona Bike Week!

Come see the microTach+ Tachometer at Daytona bike week!

Through a test marketing arrangement with Kuryakyn they will be displaying a demo display of the microTach+ Tachometer in their Trailer at Daytona H-D on Beach Street in Daytona.

There will also be a limited number of microTach+ Tachometers that they can sell directly there.

Check out our Demo Display.

Updated microTach Assembly drawing

I have updated the mechanical drawing for the microTach+ Tachometer. It now has the digits displayed.

It's actual size so print it out, Cut it out and see how it looks on your bike!

Assembly Drawing

Justin

microTach install on Ducati Monster

While it may have seemed slow on the blog; Things have been rolling strong at Speedway Instruments. I have to admit I have neglected the blog a bit. I have been steadily working on the business side of Speedway Instruments.

So here is something truly worthy of a blog submission. A very ingenious and daring install of the Speedway Instrument microTach installed into a Ducati Monster motorcycle. The install was done my a Australian student with a custom microTach+ tachometer with Redline flash feature removed.

Here is the video

M900 Tachometer
Uploaded by HowleyFilms

Here is his very detailed installation write-up on the Ducati Monster Forum

http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=4317.0

Great Job! and it really makes Speedway Instruments microTach+ tachometer look good.

Calling All Dealers!

If your interested in becoming a dealer for Speedway Instruments send an email to info@speedwayinstrument.com.

Dealers should have a shop in which todo installations, and agree to sell only at MSRP.

Initial purchase is required.