dead tach

[Ronkom]

Guzzisti,
The tachometer on my '17 V7III Special went belly-up some time ago. A new one was quoted at $500.00......YIKES! So I'm looking for a used one that is still working, anyone know of a '17 or '18 V7III being parted out? As far as I know those are the only years this tach was used, the one used on earlier models is different. The tach is wired oddly, there is a line to it that's hot all the time, key on or off. When I install a replacement I intend to put a toggle switch in that line so I can shut off the juice to the tach except when the bike is running. Hopefully that will prolong the life of whatever electrical component failed inside the tach.
Thanks,
Ronkom

[Dirk_S]

Looking at https://www.parts-motoguzzi.com/moto-guzzi-motorcycles/750-MOTO-GUZZI-MOTORCYCLES/V7/2017/V7-III-Special-e4/Lights--Instruments/Instruments/449/33/1312007022/1101 , at least one gauge and the gauge housing appear to be used all across the V7 III range AND the newer E5 models.

[guzzisteve]

Call Mark at Guzzi Classics in CA, he was parting those for his custom bikes, just an idea.

[Dirk_S]

Call Mark at Guzzi Classics in CA, he was parting those for his custom bikes, just an idea.

Sure about that? I thought he only had a bunch of V7 II models.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Sure about that? I thought he only had a bunch of V7 II models.

Yes, Marl only has V7 II, and Ron has already talked to Mark IIRC.

[JJ]

A few years ago, my tach on my '98 Centauro "died"...and I HATE instruments on any vehicle that don't work.

I was fortunate to buy a new OEM one from a fellow Guzzisti on this forum, and had the other one repaired by a Veglia Borletti expert (Peter?) in the UK. 

I believe the repair cost was like $275...but now, if the one I have on there dies, I have a back-up ready to go...