Author Topic: Digital speedo and tach (Read 17241 times)

mrblasty · « **on:** January 22, 2007, 10:10:52 PM »

I just ordered a trail tech VAPOR digital speedometer and tachometer, I'll get it on wednesday and
post some pictures of it installed sometime this weekend.
Check 'em out at www.trailtech.net. If you google it there is a link for the UK guys.
It seems to be a good alternative to the old clocks, I have burned up two speedometers in a year, at this rate i'll have spent more on speedos than I paid for the bike.
Here is a pic of the unit.

sfcb · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2007, 10:37:56 PM »

let us know how it goes. both speedo and tach gauges on my bike are busted. maybe this wouldn't look the best, but functionality is awesome.

jonbuoy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2007, 01:04:16 AM »

These are sexy but bloody dear...

http://www.motogadget.com/en/frameset.html

Mine is stuffed as well, I have been looking for something to replace it, I like digital speedo but not tacho.

heffay · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:42:40 AM »

blasty... how much did you pay?

Bikebuff · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:36:31 AM »

Hi all,

MrBlasty, which model did you order from Trailtech? I saw a generic one for inverted forks; is that the one you ordered? I really like the layout and am considering getting one since my speedo was crushed (long story, happened to the PO). Please do include details and pitfalls when you get it and install it.

Prost!

mrblasty · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:51:52 AM »

Heffay, I paid $123.00 shipped for the vapor model. I think they are sending me the wirink kit for one of the yamaha atvs, supposedly it was the most universal application. I will post an update later in the week.

mrblasty · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:58:20 AM »

Quote from: jonbuoy on January 23, 2007, 01:04:16 AM

These are sexy but bloody dear...

http://www.motogadget.com/en/frameset.html

Mine is stuffed as well, I have been looking for something to replace it, I like digital speedo but not tacho.

Damn those are pricey good looking but ....
Check the trailtech website, they offer a few different models, and they can be set for MPH or KMPH like a bicycle computer.

dusterdude · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:12:32 AM »

i like it

andy750 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:30:32 AM »

MrBlasty does it have a back light?

mrblasty · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2007, 10:52:58 AM »

Yes it does, to get full functionality the unit needs to be attached to the battery, I down loaded the instruction manual and it seems like an easy install. Now I've jinxed it.

SD750F · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2007, 11:17:16 AM »

Just remember that you already have a battery lead up front on the ignition switch... It is even fused for protection.

Scott

paxtonpony · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2007, 11:22:25 AM »

I mounted one on my GS500. Works pretty good and looks cool on a streetfighter type bike. The only real downside is the trip mileage is a pain to reset. Also, you're going to need spiral plug wires. RF really screws with these, especially the tach. I bought the universal type for my bike, but I already had a magnet on my brakes (they're GSXR 750 forks). No problems seeing anything during the day or night. The backlight is very bright. For the price, I think it's a nice little system.

dusterdude · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:03:30 PM »

Quote from: mrblasty on January 23, 2007, 10:52:58 AM

Yes it does, to get full functionality the unit needs to be attached to the battery, I down loaded the instruction manual and it seems like an easy install. Now I've jinxed it.

yep,you done messed up.

Rocking-M · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2007, 01:04:17 PM »

Looking forward to your update on this too. My speedo is a bouncing fool and
my tach seems slow to me.

What is 8k in top gear suppose to be mph wise on a 750F

nickjtc · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2007, 02:41:49 PM »

Anyone know of any other analogue electronic speedo/tacho instrument makers?

Bikebuff · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2007, 03:11:49 PM »

Funny you should ask...

Here's another site that I've had my eyes on for awhile, prices seem on par with Trailtech. I can't vouche for the quality as I've got other parts to get first. Down the road, I'd like to get a new modern digital speedo, as mine is damaged by the PO. Here's the link:

http://www.electrosport.com/electrosport_mx_speedometers.html

Prost!

nickjtc · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2007, 03:24:26 PM »

Quote from: bikebuff on January 23, 2007, 03:11:49 PM

Funny you should ask...

http://www.electrosport.com/electrosport_mx_speedometers.html

Thanks for that. I guess the only limiting factor is the depth of ones wallet...or the credit limit on the old credit card.

jabbadeznuts · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:00:28 PM »

Quote from: Rocking-M on January 23, 2007, 01:04:17 PM

What is 8k in top gear suppose to be mph wise on a 750F

Fast enough!!

MrFry · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:46:37 PM »

Quote from: nickjtc on January 23, 2007, 02:41:49 PM

Anyone know of any other analogue electronic speedo/tacho instrument makers?

Pricey... it's the only thing holding me back from the "classic"

http://www.motogadget.de/en/frameset.html

paxtonpony · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2007, 09:05:09 AM »

The mini moto would be cool on a really stripped down bike. They were all way too expensive. There's another company out there that makes the 'Veypor', not to be confused with the 'Vapor'. They're suing incidentally. Anyway, you can get heads up displays for your helmet and all sorts of cool attachments on the Veypor but you need a fat wallet to play.

750essess · « **Reply #20 on:** January 24, 2007, 12:05:44 PM »

I feel and bonked my head last week and ordered the motogadget classic

. I'll let you guys now how it works, when I get it.

BobbyR · « **Reply #21 on:** January 24, 2007, 02:02:58 PM »

Quote from: Rocking-M on January 23, 2007, 01:04:17 PM

Looking forward to your update on this too. My speedo is a bouncing fool and
my tach seems slow to me.

What is 8k in top gear suppose to be mph wise on a 750F

You will be in the 115 to 120 mph range for as long as the motor lasts.

Rocking-M · « **Reply #22 on:** January 24, 2007, 02:31:18 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on January 24, 2007, 02:02:58 PM

Quote from: Rocking-M on January 23, 2007, 01:04:17 PM
Looking forward to your update on this too. My speedo is a bouncing fool and
my tach seems slow to me.

What is 8k in top gear suppose to be mph wise on a 750F

You will be in the 115 to 120 mph range for as long as the motor lasts.

Now Bobby, we're talking about a Honda, it should last quite a while eh?
The 71 I started out with regularly went there and had 41,000miles on it when
I sold it (I was an idiot to sell it)

Thanks for the info on the Speed, it was still pulling at 8k but I ran out of straight
road.

BobbyR · « **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2007, 03:57:48 PM »

Quote from: Rocking-M on January 24, 2007, 02:31:18 PM

Quote from: BobbyR on January 24, 2007, 02:02:58 PM
Quote from: Rocking-M on January 23, 2007, 01:04:17 PM
Looking forward to your update on this too. My speedo is a bouncing fool and
my tach seems slow to me.

What is 8k in top gear suppose to be mph wise on a 750F

You will be in the 115 to 120 mph range for as long as the motor lasts.

Now Bobby, we're talking about a Honda, it should last quite a while eh?
The 71 I started out with regularly went there and had 41,000miles on it when
I sold it (I was an idiot to sell it)
Thanks for the info on the Speed, it was still pulling at 8k but I ran out of straight
road.

Well that is true. I guess they would last a bit longer than most at athat RPM. Rememeber the old saying "they always run best before they blow up.

MrFry · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:20:11 AM »

well after much deliberation... i ordered the TrailTech Vapor, with Indicator Dashboard http://www.trailtech.net/022-PDA.html

just curious if any of you had installed one yet...

and if so - Pics?

News:

Author Topic: Digital speedo and tach (Read 17241 times)

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