Deleting gauges

[WelderDave]

so I like the clean look without the gauges, and since I base everything off feel and sound (rpm’s by feel and speedo on my phone) I figured I’d like to get rid of the bulk.

Mikesxs has a cap for the tach, I’m figuring I can just unplug the cable and cap it unless there’s something else I need to take out.

Speedo was a bit trickier I think since I don’t want a wierd gap in the front axle where the “pickup” unit is, is there an aftermarket cap-off I can get to put there and to make sure no dirt or debris gets in there to the bearings?

 

[xschris]

The mikesxs tach cap is for the xs650 and will not work for the xs400. I would check the local laws for inspection with your bike as in my state you must have a speedometer mounted on the bike in order to pass. I have a tach plug made by a member a long time ago. If you want it I will sell it to ya.

 

[WelderDave]

Not sure if we do or not, I just know some guys that run without and never had issues. The ones on my bike aren’t even accurate, lol. Only thing with the tach is I may need it for the timing I noticed, which I may need both, which kinda sucks. Any recommendations then, in that case, inexpensive ones?

 

[NewHavenMike]

Dismantle the tach cable and fill the adaptor end with JB weld. I would just pull the cable off the front hub and leave that as is too.