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Message started by kimchris1 on 08/03/09 at 17:34:40

Title: trip meter
Post by kimchris1 on 08/03/09 at 17:34:40

Hi I am a new member. I have had my S-40 one week now. I noticed upon putting gas in for the first time several days ago their was no trip meter. What do you all do as far as keeping track of how many miles you go inbetween fillups?
I have been told you can use a combination type lock. The ones with the 3 numerals that you twist each time you fill up.
Thanks and love my new bike.. I rode a Rebel 250 for almost the last 2 years.. :) :)

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by Serowbot on 08/03/09 at 18:46:18

Yup,.. mine is strapped on the mirror stem, next to the kill button...

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Title: Re: trip meter
Post by voldigicam on 08/03/09 at 18:52:16

I just write the mileage when I fill up on the gas cap in dry erase marker. Works fine. I fill up at about 100 miles. I seem to be riding 200 miles/week at least, so the stuff doesn't wear off in that time.

I have a big display bicycle computer on the way. I'll get it all calibrated up, then I'll have a speedo, tripmeter, elapsed time, etc. on the bar. I really can't see the speedometer when I'm riding, anyway.

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by Skid Mark on 08/03/09 at 22:43:25

The bike computer is a good way to go and it works great. Reliable spedo,clock & trip meter all in one. The 3 number combo lock is an easy low cost solution that works too. Had I read the threads i
on the combo lock 1st., thats what I would have done.

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/04/09 at 02:39:58

I too have a 3 digit luggage lock similar to the one pic's above ... mine is attached to the bars between the riser clamps with some 2-sided tape ... just dial up the last 3 digits on the speedometer each time I get fuel ... works great and only cost me a buck for the lock! 8-)

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by serenity3743 on 08/04/09 at 10:08:49

Let's see: A 2.6 gallon tank, 0.6 of which is reserve, 50 plus or minus miles per gallon. You will probably ride about 100 miles from fill-up to reserve. If you stop for gas every 100 miles you don't need another gadget. It works for me.

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by voldigicam on 08/04/09 at 11:05:12

Yeah, that's what I do. Glance at the filler cap. If it says 11118 and the odometer reads 11201, then I stop the next time I see a station. I've only hit reserve once - about 3 miles from the station I was heading to. My normal fillup is 1.7 gallons, so I'm not hitting it too close.

I'm getting some MSR quart bottles, too, so I can carry an extra gallon for going over the mountains. Not that there aren't stations, but there aren't enough that I can handle having a key station closed!

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by kimchris1 on 08/04/09 at 16:21:53

Thank you all for your responses. I have purchased the lock and will install it on the bike now..
Great forum and I am looking forward to posting and coresponding with you all more.. :)

Title: Re: trip meter
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/04/09 at 23:01:01

I dont hit reserve very often, but I run on it every now & then( well, actually, I can pull the lever easier, so I use prime) but I run the fuel off the bottom of the tank. I know the vibration probably keeps any crap from settling, But I am just that way..