Paramotor Tips & Tricks - How to Install a Tachometer on Your Powered Paraglider

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Our Paramotor Tips & Tricks videos are becoming some of our most popular. We would like to thank all the customers and fans who take the time to send us video suggestions. As requested by customers, this video demonstrates how to properly install a tachometer on your BlackHawk Powered Paraglider. Mike Robinson thoroughly explains this process in a step-by-step, easy-to-understand format. This method will work for just about every brand of Powered Paraglider, however, if you have any questions regarding installation on your specific unit, please contact us at the number listed above, check with your Paramotor Dealer, or a Certified Flight Instructor.
To purchase a tachometer from BlackHawk Paramotors, please give us a call or click the link below:
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Powered Paragliding, as with any form of flight, carries potential risks including personal injury, property damage, or death. This sport can be as safe or as dangerous as you choose to make it. All Equipment is not intended for acrobatic or competitive use, in any way, shape or form. Do not purchase equipment or participate in this sport unless you are prepared to personally assume ALL risks. We require you receive professional training from a QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR before you attempt to assemble, start, use or fly your Paramotor / Powered Paragliding equipment. Self-training greatly increases your chances of equipment and physical damage or death. Beware of purchasing used equipment, Do it Yourself kits, PPG Plans, or anything for sale on online auction sites at under market prices. ALL participation in this sport is at your own risk.

[@mcnuggatron2129]

I discovered this video accidentally about 5 years ago when I needed to install a tachometer on my go kart. This was where I first heard about paramotors. I've wanted to fly since I was a little kid, and have been obsessed with paramotors in particular ever sense discovering them from this video.

[@SouthFLppg]

I installed mine different way but like yours better so will do it this way. Thanks for the video.

[@skyym3629]

When I do get a para-motor, I want a Black Hawk because of the many videos of how to work on the motors. That is a big selling point, for me at least. Thanks for the info.

[@blackhawkparamotor]

Thanks for the comment! Maintenance videos are so very important. It amazes us too that other manufacturers don't take the time to make these. It's such a small industry and the only way people can get info is from the manufacturers at this point. Hopefully as the sport grows, more Dealers will jump on board and help out their manufacturer by making some basic maintenance videos. If there is ever a specific video you would like to see, you can always send our office a suggestion =)
-Rob W.
BlackHawk Team
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[@skyym3629]

Thanks Rob, I will definitely do that. Thank you for replying also. Your company seems to have excellent customer service from what I've seen on CZcams videos and have read.
Cheers

[@blackhawkparamotor]

My pleasure! All of us at BlackHawk are really a family and LOVE what we do. That makes all the difference in the world when it comes to a company philosophy... If the employees are treated well, they in turn treat the customers well. It all comes around! Hope to see you flying with us soon! Come to one of our Fly Ins if you have the chance. Next one is in the fall =)
-Rob W.
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[@craig.gearhart]

awesome thanks guys

[@rolloverriderpgr]

I'll do to mine what I did on motorcycles since the day I was told about this tape by a friend that worked AC and NASA in the early 80s.
3M silicone tape is the best tape to use to hold down electrical wiring or related jobs. This tape is the type you must pull off a strip of plastic so the tape can adhere to itself. For this application I would take it one full wrap past the end and I would go about 2" down the plug wire and cut it there then do another wrap a few inches this side of the carb end and then one in the middle and other desired spots to make it look uniform and secure.
You'll love how it melts to itself and it will have to be cut to be removed after it sets after a few days, but can be used right after taping. No tie wrap ends that can cut skin if drug across or fabric.
The ends will not come undone like regular electrical tape does and yes even when pulled to the "proper" tightness, our staple of black, green or red electrical tape WILL lose the glue on the end and start to flop after a few flights and then "stretch" coming loose in the rig somewhere!
The silicone will never turn loose!
If you want color after applying the silicone, you can tape over it with the colored plastic of choice and then use 2 wraps of Silicone to be sure the ends of the electrical tape will never come lose or heat shrink over the tape for color.
Just be ABSOLUTELY positive that you have all the wires and connectors where you want them in this rig as after it sets as you will have to cut it off! It is a hand tight wrapped sleeve when it cures! Completely watertight except for where a wire might need to come out for a fixture somewhere.
I have one roll left over from my last bike rebuild years ago, so I'll be good for a while!
Blue Sky's and Safe Journeys!

[@medotaku9360]

You talking about Temflex or 3m 70?
The 60 dollar roll of tape, right?

[@usuariouser224]

Thanks for sharing

[@09ironman1]

Thanks Rob, for another helpful video when I get mine

[@blackhawkparamotor]

Thanks for the feedback Greg! I hope you had a great weekend and continue to enjoy your week! Blue skies my friend =)
-Rob W, Team BlackHawk
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[@09ironman1]

Mark, Ive been talking to Mark about getting my new wings. He sent me the quote. Ready to go forward, can you and Heidi help out for my next step?

[@blackhawkparamotor]

Mark is a FANTASTIC Dealer! He will absolutely take great care of you. When you are ready, reach out to Mark or call our office and be sure to mention that you are working with him so he gets some credit =)
I'm excited for you Greg!!! You will be flying soon!
-Rob W, Team BlackHawk
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[@09ironman1]

thanks much

[@PongYen]

Thanks!

[@adaltianno]

Good instructional video Mike. Does it need an extension and if so, which one? Thanks.

[@blackhawkparamotor]

Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment Anthony! If you need an extension wire, give our office a call and we can get one sent out the same day. This is Rob, BlackHawk's Marketing guy. I'm not 100% sure what the extension is called (for looking it up online), or the exact cost, but it's not much. I'm working out of the office today... Just call the office and our Sales Team can get you taken care of =)
BLUE SKIES!
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[@medotaku9360]

What happens if you wrap it more than 3 or 4 times around the spark plug wire?

[@muhammadabideen4327]

I have need a propallur