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Re: Change Speedometer?
Reply #15 - 05/30/05 at 00:44:56
 
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I used a 2 component epoxy glue for the attachment of the sender bracket. Sits there for over 1 year now.

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Reply #16 - 05/30/05 at 02:15:28
 
Roll Eyes 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.
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Reply #17 - 05/30/05 at 05:42:49
 
AnnB wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:
Roll Eyes 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 Kiss


Glad to be of help. Roll Eyes
Pictures please.

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Reply #18 - 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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Reply #19 - 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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Reply #20 - 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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Reply #21 - 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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Reply #22 - 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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Reply #23 - 10/17/05 at 12:44:25
 
AnnB wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:
Roll Eyes 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 Kiss


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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Reply #24 - 10/18/05 at 03:47:58
 
wingdwolf56 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:
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?


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

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Reply #25 - 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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Reply #26 - 11/28/05 at 21:38:28
 
PerrydaSavage wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:
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!!


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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Reply #27 - 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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Reply #28 - 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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Reply #29 - 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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