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Title: Trip Meter Ideas Post by AnnB on 05/21/05 at 04:52:52 New member so bear with me here. I have the 2005 S40. The biggest drawback is that there is no trip meter (I hate running out of gas). Can the speedometer be changed to one WITH a trip meter? If so any suggestions as to where to find one? :P Title edited by Susan |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by bobo383 on 05/21/05 at 06:19:34 Easiest way to add a trip meter is to add a bike (bicycle)computer, which also gives you a speedo, hour meter, and all kinds of other functions. Some have a compass, which is also nice. The bicycle computer is totally separate form the rest of the cycle. You can even keep your stock speedometer in place (or yank it to make a great in-tank cup holder). The sport bike guys swear by the Sigma BC800 -- eBay has several for $15-$30. BC800 is accurate at motorcycle speeds ( to 180 mph - something the Savage would never see). Most bicycle computers won't accurately display over about 50 or so. Here's a little article with pics: http://www.canyonchasers.com/shop/generic/sigma.php Here's the manufacturer's website so you can see what the computers will do: http://www.sigmasport.com/index_usa.html GPS is also an interesting idea, but more $ and takes a minute to aquire satellites. Last resort is to go with an aftermarket speedo, which likely will not fit the tank opening. They have them to mount up on the handlbars. I'll look for a web link... |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Paladin on 05/21/05 at 08:40:54 AnnB wrote:
What I'm doing is fueling up every 100 miles fairly soon after turning "00". The way I ride I'm usually hitting reserve at the same time. |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by AnnB on 05/21/05 at 17:04:31 ;D BoBo thanks. Did the reseach and bought a Sigma on Ebay. For $20.85 it sounds like just what I need. Thanks and keep on riding (and answering) |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by bobo383 on 05/21/05 at 19:46:50 Let us know how it works out for you, and post a photo if you can. |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by jennifrb on 05/23/05 at 04:29:20 This sounds like the answer to my search! I've been looking for a clock and a gas gauge. It might not be a gas gauge, but it will be a reminder of when to fuel up. I'm going to check these out! |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Kropatchek on 05/23/05 at 04:49:34 bobo383 wrote:
Here's a picture of my installation of the Sigma http://img67.echo.cx/img67/1451/TachSav2.jpg The wire is curled around the brakehose and the gauge mounts right in the middle of the handlebar. http://img127.echo.cx/img127/7198/c0ckpit4yd.jpg Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by bobo383 on 05/23/05 at 16:26:56 That looks good! Now to figure out how to install a tach in the stock speedo location... I can pull the Harley tach off my lawnmower, it's close to the same size as the Savage speedo... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/bobo383/WideOpen.jpg I know I don't need it. I just like having a tach. It brings out the redneck in me. Increasing my redneck-ness was my new year's resolution, and I've kept it admirably (deplorably?) Should have pics soon. |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Reelthing on 05/23/05 at 19:41:17 you need some stacks on that like in "lawn mower man" - his was a reel mower best i recall w/a pair of chrome stacks - hey that left over HD SE slipon! |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by bobo383 on 05/23/05 at 19:51:25 Oh, I hadn't thought of the leftover HD pipe, but It's promised to OKMike. HEY, I still have the stock Savage pipe, that I gutted out! Oh, the wheels are turnin'..... Man, that's an excellent idea! Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by AnnB on 05/25/05 at 12:58:24 :-[ OK now I got the BC800 how did you determine the wheel size. I got to that part of the set-up and just lost it totally. Guess I am mathematically challenged. Looked at the tire itself, it is 19" and that is NOT even in any of their charts. Did you measure yours??? Ann |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Reelthing on 05/25/05 at 20:46:22 No idea what the units are the device needs as input but measure from the center of the axle to the edge of tire - radius - times 2 is the diameter and the diameter times 3.1415 is the ~ circumference - this is how many inches long the tire is - so what unit of measure does the device need? did a quick measure of a new (700 miles) irc tire on the '02 with a couple of yard sticks - looks like it's radius ~ 13.5 inches diameter ~ 27 inches circumference ~ 84.82 inches |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Kropatchek on 05/26/05 at 11:09:40 AnnB wrote:
Calculate the circumference as follows: Make a scribemark with chalc or tipex on the tire and the floor. move the bike so the tyre turns to one revelution, make the mark on the floor. Take the measurement between the two floormarks. Enter this figure in the setup menu . Presto, your speed will be accurate, even bter than the mechanicaly driven speedometer. Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by AnnB on 05/27/05 at 02:47:10 :)Thanks guys for all the help will let you know how it works for me. Went to Radio Shack here and no problem with the magnets, and cheap too |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by jennifrb on 05/29/05 at 17:51:10 Kropatchek wrote:
I got one of these too! Can you tell me how you attached it to the brake caliper? |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Kropatchek on 05/30/05 at 00:44:56 @jennifrb I used a 2 component epoxy glue for the attachment of the sender bracket. Sits there for over 1 year now. Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by AnnB on 05/30/05 at 02:15:28 ::) Well, got my computer on and after a little tweeking it works great. Because they changed the handlebars (the S40 bars are the drag bars) the positioning of the sender was a bit higher up than yours. It is very accurate though and I love that it gives max speed for your ride. Thanks for all the help Ann :-* |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Kropatchek on 05/30/05 at 05:42:49 AnnB wrote:
Glad to be of help. ::) Pictures please. Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by sluggo on 07/05/05 at 14:25:43 i went the low tech route. i purchased a 4 digit luggage lock. cut off the loop, the attached it to the handlebar and brake assembly. i just set it each time i fuel up or leave it set for longer trips.. cost, 1.99 set up time 5 minutes. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Savage_Rob on 07/05/05 at 14:38:39 Some folks even write the last 2 digits of the mileage at fill-up on the speedo with a grease pencil. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by GITARZAN on 07/05/05 at 16:05:36 I've use my cell phone to take a quick picture of the ODO. It's only a glance away. Not so good for metering gas stops but fine for remembering digits for mileage calc. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by John Anderson on 07/06/05 at 17:39:06 I found the that a china marker works great. At fill up just add 120 and mark it on the kill switch |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/30/05 at 03:47:15 I too use the luggage lock method and have been doing so for the past 3 Riding seasons ... find it works great! But have to say that Sigma computer intrigues me ... Just wish that those 'Zuki engineers would hang out here onnce and awhile and take some notes!! I'm sure a revised speedo with a proper trip meter for the LS shouldn't be all that difficult!! |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by wingdwolf56 on 10/17/05 at 12:44:25 AnnB wrote:
Ann, what number did you enter for WS and I can see where Kropatchek mounted the sending unit but I can't tell where the magnet is mounted. I guess no one put it on the spoke like the directions? |
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Title: Re: Change Speedometer? Post by Kropatchek on 10/18/05 at 03:47:58 wingdwolf56 wrote:
The magnet is the little round washer next to the attachment bolt of the brakedisk. Its very strong magnetic and hold in place by the magnetism and a little dab of epoxy glue. The magnet is that strong that it allows you to increase the distance to the pick-up unit. Hope this clarifies a bit Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by dubb-1b on 11/13/05 at 16:27:18 I used the bc500 model with a magnet on the brake disk and the pickup on the brake caliper. It works really well and is about 1 mph or so off from the factory speedo. Overall a good investment for 25$ new. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by magicfairy on 11/28/05 at 21:38:28 PerrydaSavage wrote:
I saw the luggage lock idea here and tried it myself a month ago on my new S-40. Works really well, very easy to fit (but I did have to hunt around for a 4 digit lock, most were 3 digit) and it only takes few seconds to work out how many kms I did since the last fill up. What surprised me was none of the sales guys in the local bike shop had heard of doing this, and were very impressed with the simplicity of the solution. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by millerjag on 11/06/06 at 11:15:41 The bicycle trip meter is a great idea. I have researched the Sigma and the Cateye. Sigma goes to 199 mph and Cateye to 185 mph. Would it be ok to get the wireless version instead of wired??? |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by ND on 11/06/06 at 14:44:08 I tried an "Ascent" brand wireless and it wouldn't work right. Bought a wired one at Wal-Mart and it works very well. About ten bucks. I bought a larger round magnet from Lowe's and used quick setting epoxy. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by millerjag on 11/06/06 at 14:54:53 Great advice. Thanks. I will get the Walmart one and give it a try! |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by millerjag on 11/07/06 at 11:31:30 ND, Where did you attach the sensor. On my wifes 02 Savage the fork is too close to the brake disk. There is no clearance for the sensor, let alone adding the magnet to it??? |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by ND on 11/07/06 at 12:28:09 I mounted the sensor on the other side of the bike. It's on the inside right (as sitting on the bike) fork about 3/4 inch from the axle. I mounted the magnet on the spoke hub. I used a putty epoxy called Quicksteel (from Wal-Mart). This stuff hardens in about five minutes. The sensor must be close to the magnet. I mounted mine real close and made my space adjustment by sanding the magnet down a bit. This little speedo is very accurate if you key in the right ratio by determining the diameter of your front wheel per instructions. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheFid on 12/09/06 at 23:35:25 I manufactured a small bracket in aluminium and fixed a SIGMA906 to it using epoxy.I then fitted the bracket to the front mudguard support on the right hand side.The magnet (Sigma large size, ordered seperately) i fixed to the spoke. Tis works perfectly well, and is very neat. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheFid on 12/10/06 at 05:29:16 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/TheMorecambeFid/BracketwithSigmaBC906attatchedusing.jpg[img][/img] |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheFid on 12/10/06 at 05:30:33 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/TheMorecambeFid/Bracketfittedtofrontmudguardfixingo.jpg[img][/img] |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheFid on 12/10/06 at 05:33:13 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/TheMorecambeFid/Sigmareadoutfittedtobars.jpg[img][/img] |
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Title: http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/20Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by vtail on 06/23/07 at 14:17:02 Same thing different take. Made a Z shape aluminum bracket, popriveted pickup. Notice tiny earthmagnet ($2 from Radio Shack) on brake disc. It's very powerfull NO need to glue http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C06%5C23%5Cbikepics-940755-full.jpg http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/09/18/bikepics-1028290-full.jpg Wire was not long enough to reach handlebars so I mounted (Velcro-ed) the unit on Suzuki badge on upper tripple-clamp. Easy Wheel removel possible. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by PhotoProf on 06/28/07 at 05:40:26 I just installed a Sigma BC906 bike computer on my S40 and it seems to work well. By placing the sensor inside the left fender mount, I was able to use a small bar magnet on the wheel rim and get proper alignment. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Oldfeller2 on 06/28/07 at 14:00:41 Yea! He's my man -- he didn't have to extend his wires or mess with his unit a bunch. No custom brackets. No ugly stuff hanging off spokes. Classic easy do. Sigma 506 for me, has all the features anyone needs and it only cost $15. Oldfeller |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Oldfeller on 04/17/08 at 03:23:52 Supermagnets cling pretty good, but to make sure they don't go anywhere I let them get their initial grip through a little bit of clear glue. The magnet won't go anywhere because all the spin centrifugal forces are "down" making it seat better and better the faster you go. People who go all the way down to the rotor are making the task MUCH harder than it needs to be. Simply put the sensor on the inside of the fender bracket about equal to the top side of the rim and put one of these on the top of the rim. It will reach way out from the rim magnetically, easily bridging the air gap to the sensor mounted on the fender. (these babies can also double as balance weights -- have you priced any spoke balance weights lately -- amazing ain't it? Makes the magnets look cheap at 80 cents each) http://www.supermagnetman.net/product_info.php?products_id=346 http://www.supermagnetman.net/images/rect0755.gif |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Kropatchek on 04/17/08 at 07:12:28 No brackets. Glued the sensorholder to the brake and the magnet to the brakedisk ( just to make sure it stays). Still on for 3 years, replace the battery las year. http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1451/TachSav2.jpg |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Duane on 04/20/08 at 11:00:04 I got a cheap Schwinn comp from a local Mega Lo Mart under $20 only drawback so far is you can't see it at night. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by odmanout on 03/06/11 at 04:36:54 Mabey a sight tube? |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by tizzyfit on 05/22/12 at 14:24:57 15363E3C3F36363F285A0 wrote:
Oldfeller, I'm in the process of installing a Sigma and "think" I understand where the unit is to be installed. Where I'm confused has to do with the magnet and it's actual location. If I'm understanding correctly, the larger high powered magnet is placed on the rim between the spoke(s) and the edge of the rim. Due to the strength of the magnet, it's not necessary to get the magnet and the sending unit within 5mm of each other as the instructions say. Further, if I'm tracking this correctly, there is absolutely no need to attach the spoke magnet that came with everything else in the Sigma box. As usual, my choice is to turn a 1 hr job into at least 8 hrs with the option to extend it to 12hrs or longer. Thanks in advance for your response. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Dave on 05/23/12 at 11:26:01 It is more money - but I will be investigating this from VaporTech. Not only can you adjust the mph to correct for changing over to sprockets and chain - it also can do the following: Speedometer: Current Speed Maximum Speed Selectable MPH/KMH Display Tachometer: Real-Time RPM Bar Graph Numeric RPM Readout Dual Programmable Shift Lights Up to 20,000 RPM Temperature: Ambient Temperature Engine Temperature Dual Programmable Temp Lights Exact Model Fit Temperature Sensors Selectable °F/°C Display Distance: Adjustable Distance Permanent Odometer Selectable Mile/Kilometer Display Clock: Hour Meter Stop Watch Ride Time Accumulated Ride Time permanent Hour Meter Selectable 12/24 Hour Display Here is the link to their website: http://trailtech.net/vapor.html |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Pine on 05/24/12 at 09:59:33 I installed a bicycle speedo from Wally-world. It does not work. It seems the vibration from the bike causes the unit to register just any ole speed it wants. Once the bike is shut-off it will go back to zero, otherwise just random numbers, even sitting still. The clock works and it has indiglo backlight.. so I do have a workable clock. $20. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Kiran on 05/24/12 at 11:00:48 162D2037262A31372C242936450 wrote:
I'm pretty sure the VaporTech reads your speed using a sensor and magnet just like the bicycle computers. So your gearing or sprockets would have no bearing on it reading your speed. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by youzguyz on 05/24/12 at 11:34:40 30090E05140F12600 wrote:
Sounds like you bought the "wireless" kind. Those don't work because of ignition noise, etc, etc. Get the one with a wire from the sensor up to the display, and it should work OK (mine does). |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by youzguyz on 05/24/12 at 11:35:59 1032293A35142F2F3E295B0 wrote:
I'm pretty sure the VaporTech reads your speed using a sensor and magnet just like the bicycle computers. So your gearing or sprockets would have no bearing on it reading your speed. [/quote] Dave is correct. It reads a magnet/sensor combo on the front (or rear) wheel. What you set is the circumference of the wheel. I use a VaporTech on one of my bikes. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Pine on 05/24/12 at 11:37:28 63756F607D6F63601A0 wrote:
Sounds like you bought the "wireless" kind. Those don't work because of ignition noise, etc, etc. Get the one with a wire from the sensor up to the display, and it should work OK (mine does). [/quote] Dernit... yeah.. wireless. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Dave on 05/24/12 at 12:31:29 4F6D76656A4B70706176040 wrote:
I'm pretty sure the VaporTech reads your speed using a sensor and magnet just like the bicycle computers. So your gearing or sprockets would have no bearing on it reading your speed. [/quote] Well......the stock speedometer that is cable driven does read incorrectly when you change the gearing using sprockets. My point was that the Vaportech was a way to get an accurate speedometer reading if you did change sprockets.....or tire sizes. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by weracerc on 05/24/12 at 13:21:17 i did the schwinn wal mart speedo mod worked fine - but i have much simpler solution that i still use today on my new honda shadow - it worked just fine on the savage the 2 yrs a rode it: next time your bike is about to trip an even 100 mile +/- 5 miles on the odom stop and fill it up - then always fill up on the next even 100 +/- 5 - i guarantee you'll never run out cause I know the bike will go 100 miles (95/105) no problem on roughly 2 gal of gas and the tank is 2.8 gal.....and i never hit reserve either. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by 360k+ on 05/27/12 at 16:15:11 As long as I'm riding continuously I can remember my last fillup odo reading and just wait until I accumulate 125 miles or so. However, when the bike is parked for several days I need a reminder of when I filled up last, especially since I live in a remote area where nearest town is 30 miles away. Here is the solution I came up with. You can slide plastic tubing on the hasp to keep it from scratching and hang around the handlebars, mirror, etc. These are $2.80 on eBay including ship. http://1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj534/gary95329/Timing/Lock.jpg |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Denise on 05/29/12 at 06:22:12 I have this one from Walmart which has a cable and will wrap around the riser perfectly, it stays in place by itself ( the ziptie is for my fork bag ) and looks decent, does the job for about $5 http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z469/Denisesewa/001-5.jpg http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z469/Denisesewa/002-6.jpg |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Cookie1247 on 05/29/12 at 08:01:29 I bought a Sigma BC509 as the BC800 was not available. It was the lowest cost and has the basic functions (speed, trip meter, and clock). I installed the sensor as pictured and calibrated the wheel circumference but simply rolling the bike along the driveway. One mark where the valve stem is at the bottom of the wheel rotation then the next mark after one full rotation. For my 2006 LS650 the circumference is 2032 mm. I found one problem. The length of wire between the sensor and the computer was too short to reach the handlebars. I tried attaching the computer to the left front turn signal which worked well. Then I decided I really wanted in on the handlebars so I spliced in about 12 inches of additional wire. Not a big problem except that the sensor wire is very fine and hard to work with. Once I got the sensor and computer where I wanted them, I attached four of the Radio Shack rare earth magnets. Everything works great!! I also found that the in tank mechanical speedometer is very accurate. The digital and mechanical speedometers agreed within 1 mph over a range from 5-65 mph. This is a great mod! Thanks to everyone who did the background work! |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheShaggyDA on 05/29/12 at 12:30:20 Hi, hoping to get a '94 Savage in the next week or so, but in the meantime I thought I'd add what I used for my old bike when the trip counter went - a knitting row counter. You can either wire tie them, or if you get one big enough, pass a clutch/throttle/choke cable through them. They're cheap as well, two for couple of dollars delivered from eBay. Would post a link/image, but it's my first post so it's a no go :-) |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Michael Ralph on 05/30/12 at 17:05:41 Dont know if this would pertain to this topic, but I use an app on my iphone everytime I fill up. It records the date, miles, mpg, and price per gallon, if I want to know when to filll up I just look on the app quickly |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheShaggyDA on 06/10/12 at 06:11:13 Now I've made a few posts, here's the knitting counter I was referring to :- |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by TheShaggyDA on 06/10/12 at 06:15:14 (Can't figure out how to add more than one attachment yet in YaBB) :-) |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by ihasabike on 05/27/14 at 18:19:51 I'm using this voice recorder key chain to keep track of milage when I fill up. It work OK so far, but I asked and they said it is not water resistant. If it breaks, I will get a luggage lock. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWBIIHO/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by old_rider on 05/27/14 at 21:36:42 I use the Dell 100 bicycle speedo.... you can set wheel size (I leave it at the 2124)... you can set it for Km or Miles per hour. It has a clock, two trip meters, odo and a couple other things I don't use :) Cheap too, like $12 and easy to install... guess i'll make a video or take a couple of pics, I used a bigger magnet than came with it and glued it to the rim, put the pickup on the right side fork... it works very well. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Sports-12-Function-Speedometer/15188326 |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by HAPPYDAN on 06/04/14 at 10:49:32 4E4D455348454453210 wrote:
+1, Old Rider (I am, too!) I did the same thing with the same $12 Bell bicycle computer (from Walmart) over a year ago, has been a a true blessing ever since. One thing, tho - right after I installed it, a big bug nailed it. No damage, but it came loose in the mount and zeroed the settings. Now it hides behind a tool bag. No more worries, but since it doesn't have a backlight, it's not much help at night. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Yoshi on 06/12/14 at 03:51:52 yes, please make a video of how to install it. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by NickGann on 08/30/14 at 14:28:11 I have an Android phone (Moto X to be specific). An app named https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.binarytoys.speedometer&hl=en is fantastic for many things including the trip odo. I took a black 1" handlebar mountain biking phone mount and put it on the cycle and it holds the phone flawlessly and without vibration. I also installed a usb charger wired to the battery next to the mount and it douubles as a gps. The beauty of the Speedo app is that it syncs with google maps gps, and the important things like total mileage, trip odo, speed, etc can all be programmed to show up inside the gps app. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by NegroniMoto on 09/13/14 at 19:58:33 I have an iPhone and this works for me. http://app.eatsleepride.com/ It give you all kind of info including "Crashlight". The "crashlight" is an add-on to alert 3 people you choose that you just went down on your bike. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Skof1 on 03/16/15 at 09:11:10 05 Yamaha XVS650 XVS 650 V Star Midnight Custom speed speedometer gauge. I have modified the bracket to this speedometer gauge so that it fits Savage petrol tank (follow the tank shape) then welded in 3 new bolts to lock gauge to the fuel tank. Need a longer speedometer wire when the original is too short. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Skof1 on 03/16/15 at 09:20:01 Trip Meter. |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by old_rider on 03/16/15 at 23:30:17 0E33283F3E0E2D33393F5A0 wrote:
+1, Old Rider (I am, too!) I did the same thing with the same $12 Bell bicycle computer (from Walmart) over a year ago, has been a a true blessing ever since. One thing, tho - right after I installed it, a big bug nailed it. No damage, but it came loose in the mount and zeroed the settings. Now it hides behind a tool bag. No more worries, but since it doesn't have a backlight, it's not much help at night. [/quote] Here is my thread on it.....with video http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1426148407 |
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Title: Re: Trip Meter Ideas Post by Kris01 on 03/17/15 at 18:14:46 I didn't even bother with the stock magnet. I just stuck a stack of small neodymium magnets to the inside of the wheel. They're not even glued. The magnetic attraction just holds it to the wheel. They've been that way since ~June/July of last year with no problems. |
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