Donate!
Welcome, Guest. Please Login or Register :: View Members
Pages: 1 2 
Send Topic Print
Sigma install (Read 7 times)
Jim_R
Ex Member




Sigma install
08/01/05 at 12:04:17
 
Hey guys I bought a sigma last week and I am so glad I bought it.  It only cost like 25 bucks before shipping but it was worth every penny.  It was an easy install.  All i needed was some EARTH MAGNETS from Radio shack.  They are so strong they wont leave my rim even thoug only 2 are glued on , a total of 4 were used.

Anyway here are some pics

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/402321/
the sigma unit

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/402322/
the sigma sensor under the front fender, the rust is the magnets.  U can only have less than 1/2 cm of space between the two.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/402323/  I noticed the Sigma didnt have a light and couldnt use it at night.  I bought a book light from CVS for 5.99 and mounted in on the gas tank with double sided tape.  Now if I want light I just flip it up and close it to turn it off.  It works great and is adjustable, plus wind doesnt bother it.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/402324/
this is a pic of the book light open

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/402325/

this is a pic of my bike with new tool bag.  check out my funky filter..  I am thinking of putting some white led's in my saddle bags so at night I can see whats inside before I put stuff in there and ect.
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
bentwheel
Serious Thumper
2005 No Login
*****
Offline

Ride free, citizen

Posts: 658
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Gender: male
Re: Sigma install
Reply #1 - 08/01/05 at 13:50:29
 
Good post Jim. I'm getting one. Is this version wireless?
Back to top
 
 

Bentwheel FSO
2006 Suzuki 650 V-Strom
1977 Yamaha XS360
1972 Honda CL175
  IP Logged
Jim_R
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #2 - 08/01/05 at 14:47:43
 
Nope it isnt.  I heard wireless wont work becuase of interference with the alternator.  It makes sense too.
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
bentwheel
Serious Thumper
2005 No Login
*****
Offline

Ride free, citizen

Posts: 658
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Gender: male
Re: Sigma install
Reply #3 - 08/01/05 at 20:43:43
 
Yeah, I heard that too.
Back to top
 
 

Bentwheel FSO
2006 Suzuki 650 V-Strom
1977 Yamaha XS360
1972 Honda CL175
  IP Logged
Weez
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #4 - 08/01/05 at 21:21:37
 
hey,

So what does this sigma do?

also, in one of the pics i see a helmet in the back with a netting.  Is this some way of securing it in place for driving, so that you have a passenger helmet?  Where did u get it and how does it work?

thanks,

Weez
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
Jim_R
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #5 - 08/01/05 at 23:07:13
 
OK the sigma is an electric speedometer that registers up to 199mpg.  All u need is this

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-2004-SIGMA-BC1600-COMPUTER-WITH-CADENCE-KIT_W0QQitemZ...
and some of these
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=64-1895#



the speedometer is not only digital but displays Current Speed,Average Speed,Maximum Speed,Clock,Stop Watch,Trip Distance,Total Distance,Trip riding time,
Riding time.  The only drawback was no light which I remedied with a CVS booklight double taped to my gas tank.  

The net I got for my helmet was from the dollar tree for a whole whopping dollar.  I just put my helmet on the sissybar and secure it with the net.  Boy Im cheap but good.
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
Weez
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #6 - 08/02/05 at 13:20:57
 
what kind of a net was it and how is it attached to the bike?
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
Jim_R
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #7 - 08/02/05 at 15:03:54
 
WEEZ,

 I got it from the DOLLAR TREE for $1.00. hehe  It has 6 hooks on it and I attached it to my SISSY BAR and the helmet itself.

$1.00 is a good investment.
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
bentwheel
Serious Thumper
2005 No Login
*****
Offline

Ride free, citizen

Posts: 658
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Gender: male
Re: Sigma install
Reply #8 - 08/08/05 at 10:57:26
 
I just installed a Sigma computer too. It is a nice toy. Here are some speed comparisons.

Savage Speedo              Sigma
    KPH                                      KPH
     
                     
    50                                 50
    60                                 62
    70                                 74
    80                                 84
    90                                 95
    100                               106
    110                               118
    120                               130

These comparisons are not what I was expecting. Later tonight when my wife comes home, we will go onto the divided highway and do a speed syncro with her new CR-V. I am not sure what this will prove, in fact it may just confuse the issue. This reminds me of a Confucianism. " Man with two watches never knows correct  time."
Back to top
 
 

Bentwheel FSO
2006 Suzuki 650 V-Strom
1977 Yamaha XS360
1972 Honda CL175
  IP Logged
Jim_R
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #9 - 08/08/05 at 14:50:41
 
I think the best thing u can do is ask a cop to clock u with his radar haha..  CRV is still mechanical blah blah blah, even when its new it is still not PRECISE

oh wells good lucks
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
bentwheel
Serious Thumper
2005 No Login
*****
Offline

Ride free, citizen

Posts: 658
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Gender: male
Re: Sigma install
Reply #10 - 08/08/05 at 21:11:58
 
The CR-V at 100 KPH registered 104 on the Sigma, and at 120 the Sigma was 124. These speeds are probably more realistic.
Back to top
 
 

Bentwheel FSO
2006 Suzuki 650 V-Strom
1977 Yamaha XS360
1972 Honda CL175
  IP Logged
Jim_R
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #11 - 08/08/05 at 21:53:18
 
I have heard the sigma was more accurate than the stock speedo but I guess it depends on how good ur measurements are to begin with.

good luck.  ps i used a maplight for illumination at night.
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
Tony
Full Member
2004 No Login
***
Offline



Posts: 102
Saugerties, NY
Gender: male
Re: Sigma install
Reply #12 - 08/09/05 at 17:09:29
 
I Just received my Sigma Meter and seem to be having a problem setting it up. The install was easy enough. I used Jim's idea of the rare earth magnets. My problem is I cant seem to get the wheel numbers right. I measures the circumferance and came up with 80 inches (2033mm) but when i enter the number i am reading 30mph at 20. Does anyone know the actually number used for a new S40 that is all stock?
Back to top
 
 

-Tony

......Remember;
Where ever you go,
there you are.
  IP Logged
bentwheel
Serious Thumper
2005 No Login
*****
Offline

Ride free, citizen

Posts: 658
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Gender: male
Re: Sigma install
Reply #13 - 08/09/05 at 20:13:18
 
The measurement on my wheel was 2156mm. YMMV
Back to top
 
 

Bentwheel FSO
2006 Suzuki 650 V-Strom
1977 Yamaha XS360
1972 Honda CL175
  IP Logged
Jim_R
Ex Member




Re: Sigma install
Reply #14 - 08/09/05 at 22:27:30
 
yeah I would use my number or remeasure.    If it was too big then the sigmas readings would be lower then the speedo which i am guessin is what it is happening

My reading was 2054 which is really close to Bentwheels.  Mine is a 1995 tho.  Check your speed at 60 mph.If bentwheel lowers his WS by fourty (2116)his 60mph should be pretty close to dead on. You have to increase ur WS by twenty for every mph increase or lower it in Bentwheels case.

Try my 2054 or 2116 and see if that works for u.  U might have to tweak it, but check ur speedo at 60 and see how much the sigma is at.  good luck

BTW which one is the sigma reading and which is the speedo.  Is the sigma reading 20 while the stock speedo is 30mph?
Back to top
 
 
  IP Logged
Pages: 1 2 
Send Topic Print


« Home

 
« Home
SuzukiSavage.com
05/19/24 at 04:12:56



General CategoryRubber Side Down! › Sigma install


SuzukiSavage.com » Powered by YaBB 2.2!
YaBB © 2000-2007. All Rights Reserved.