speedometer/odometer for a dirt bike?

c.cyr

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Jul 15, 2001, 12:14:19 AM7/15/01

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I have a 2000 RM 125 and can someone tell me if they make a
speedometer/odometer for a bike like this.
I never heard of one, but you would think someone would make them, I'd buy
it.
thanx, chris

Frank

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Jul 15, 2001, 12:51:08 AM7/15/01

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http://www.trailtech.net/trailtech_computer_kit.htm. Go to home page for
more info.

I can't vouch for them, I just ran across the their site one day and decided
to bookmark it. If you do get it, let us know what you think.

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David Jones

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Jul 15, 2001, 1:10:48 AM7/15/01

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On Sun, 15 Jul 2001 04:51:08 GMT, "Frank" <ll...@ptd.net> wrote:

>http://www.trailtech.net/trailtech_computer_kit.htm. Go to home page for
>more info.
>
>I can't vouch for them, I just ran across the their site one day and decided
>to bookmark it. If you do get it, let us know what you think.

I can vouch for them and the product. Very much worth the money,
complete kit with everything you need to install it, easy to install,
nice features.

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>"c.cyr" <chri...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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>> I have a 2000 RM 125 and can someone tell me if they make a
>> speedometer/odometer for a bike like this.

>> thanx, chris

David - '01 KTM 200 EXC
djo...@lsidaho.com
http://www.motosports-boise.com/rmd
"The Very Unofficial RMD Page"

Ressler73

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Jul 15, 2001, 2:37:01 AM7/15/01

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Go to a bike store and buy any speedometer that works on a bicycle. It will
work on your motorcycle just as well and a lot cheaper.

Flame Boy

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Jul 15, 2001, 10:30:48 AM7/15/01

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Mine works great and is worth every penny.

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Jack Lanto

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Jul 15, 2001, 12:04:43 PM7/15/01

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Try ICO racing, they make enduro computers but they also make a speedo-odo
called the auto cal. It's about $150.00 retail. Quality product. Here is a
link. http://www.icoracing.com/index.htm
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Michael Jarrells

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Jul 15, 2001, 12:02:12 PM7/15/01

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Chris,

I have tried the bicycle speedos. The cable kept breaking that connected
the sensor to the computer. It wasn't reliable.

I finally bought a GPS. It gave me some trouble initially, but a few minor
modifications made it stable and reliable. I used a piece of bicycle inner
tube to keep the handlebar mount from rotating while riding and I reinforced
one of the battery contacts to make the unit more shock proof in rough
terrain. It's great!

Mike

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Chris Dornsife

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Jul 15, 2001, 12:40:58 PM7/15/01

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> Chris,
>
> I have tried the bicycle speedos. The cable kept breaking that connected
> the sensor to the computer. It wasn't reliable.
>
> I finally bought a GPS. It gave me some trouble initially, but a few
minor
> modifications made it stable and reliable. I used a piece of bicycle
inner
> tube to keep the handlebar mount from rotating while riding and I
reinforced
> one of the battery contacts to make the unit more shock proof in rough
> terrain. It's great!

What GPS do you use? I was thinking of doing the same thing, I would like
one that has elevation also. I am a GPS n00bie so any info would be nice.
Thanks.

Jim Gary

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Jul 15, 2001, 3:16:29 PM7/15/01

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....and will likely last about an hour.....

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00 DRZ400E
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Restaurant."
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c.cyr

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Jul 15, 2001, 8:41:24 PM7/15/01

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sounds good, how accurate is it though ?

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JamesG

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Jul 16, 2001, 3:05:12 AM7/16/01

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Mine lasted about 7 hours.

JamesG
2001 KTM250SX

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Darren

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Jul 16, 2001, 6:40:03 PM7/16/01

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There are wireless models of bicycle speedos out there- Cateye Cordless 2 is
one model (goes for about $67 Canadian or around $45 US).

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David Jones

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Jul 16, 2001, 8:32:18 PM7/16/01

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On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:40:03 -0500, "Darren" <dja...@escape.ca> wrote:

>There are wireless models of bicycle speedos out there- Cateye Cordless 2 is
>one model (goes for about $67 Canadian or around $45 US).

Which I've heard experience interference from electronic ignitions...

Wesley Grass

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Jul 16, 2001, 9:38:16 PM7/16/01

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David Jones wrote:
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> On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:40:03 -0500, "Darren" <dja...@escape.ca> wrote:
>
> >There are wireless models of bicycle speedos out there- Cateye Cordless 2 is
> >one model (goes for about $67 Canadian or around $45 US).
>
> Which I've heard experience interference from electronic ignitions...

Yeah, but it's real easy to shield the ... uhh, never mind.

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Jul 17, 2001, 6:18:39 AM7/17/01

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I have the Garmin eTrex. This little unit has surprised me. I have had it
about six months and I haven't broken it yet!

Mike

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Michael Jarrells

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Jul 17, 2001, 6:23:33 AM7/17/01

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On my last ride it showed the exact same mileage as my factory KTM odo.

Mike

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wudsracer

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Jul 17, 2001, 8:41:55 AM7/17/01

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That sounds like my "Don't pass the A Rider" strategy.

>
>David - '01 KTM 200 EXC
>djo...@lsidaho.com
>http://www.motosports-boise.com/rmd
>"The Very Unofficial RMD Page"

Jim Cook
'99 Gas Gas EC250
Team LAGNAF
SMACKOVER Racing
www.smackovermotorsports.com

Jeff Deeney

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Jul 16, 2001, 7:31:12 PM7/16/01

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Darren (dja...@escape.ca) wrote:
: There are wireless models of bicycle speedos out there- Cateye Cordless 2 is

: one model (goes for about $67 Canadian or around $45 US).

I've heard many reports of motorcycle ignitions interferring with the
wireless models. The motorcycle also places the odo & sensor farther
apart, compounding the problem.

Scott Aldrich

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Jul 17, 2001, 12:36:01 PM7/17/01

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Jeff Deeney <nos...@thank.you@problem_with_inews_gateway_file> wrote:

: Jack Lanto (jac...@earthlink.net) wrote:
: : Try ICO racing, they make enduro computers but they also make a speedo-odo
: : called the auto cal. It's about $150.00 retail. Quality product. Here is a
: : link. http://www.icoracing.com/index.htm

: The batteries on the ICO will last a few days. It uses some pretty old
: technology. With the exception of not being able to reset to a specific
: mileage, any of the bicycle odometers are superior.

IMHO, the ICO AutoCal is far superior to the Cateye bicycle odo.
I won't say it's better than the TrailTech, but it sounds like the
TrailTech is lacking in some critical areas for dirtbiking. I tried
the Cateye and it let me down in two enduros. The bicycle odos can't
stand up to the rigors of dirt biking what with the mud and shock.

I've had the ICO for almost two years now with the same batteries
and I've done several two-day events. Battery life is not an issue
with the AutoCal. Plus it has features that the bicycle odo's don't
have like resettable to the tenths and you can program in resets
(very nice). The AutoCal is very accurate and it will adjust
itself automagically to the guy's bike that set the enduro. IMHO,
the whole package is very much worth the money and high quality.

--
TrlRdr AMA / D36 Enduro -- CC

Jeff Deeney

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Jul 17, 2001, 3:23:21 PM7/17/01

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Scott Aldrich (trl...@netzero.net) wrote:

: IMHO, the ICO AutoCal is far superior to the Cateye bicycle odo.

: I won't say it's better than the TrailTech, but it sounds like the
: TrailTech is lacking in some critical areas for dirtbiking. I tried
: the Cateye and it let me down in two enduros. The bicycle odos can't
: stand up to the rigors of dirt biking what with the mud and shock.

Hmmm, I've been running the same Cateye for nearly 10 years. No
problems once I hardened the sensor wire & sensor mount.

: I've had the ICO for almost two years now with the same batteries

: and I've done several two-day events. Battery life is not an issue
: with the AutoCal. Plus it has features that the bicycle odo's don't
: have like resettable to the tenths and you can program in resets
: (very nice). The AutoCal is very accurate and it will adjust
: itself automagically to the guy's bike that set the enduro. IMHO,
: the whole package is very much worth the money and high quality.

The Autocal I bought last year would drain the batteries in a few days
if you forgot to turn it off. Yes, it is far better for running
enduros. I think it's too bulky, heavy, & expensive for trail use. The
trail tech tracks a bunch of other statistics that are nice for trail
riding.

Scott Aldrich

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Jul 18, 2001, 4:27:58 PM7/18/01

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Jeff Deeney <nos...@thank.you@problem_with_inews_gateway_file> wrote:

: Hmmm, I've been running the same Cateye for nearly 10 years. No

: problems once I hardened the sensor wire & sensor mount.

AHA! That's the secret. Yes, I agree that you can most likely
make anything work, if you modify it enough. I was just comparing the
two items out the box with installing them with the parts given. I
didn't have to do any mods to my ICO and for a bungling mechanical
dude like me (remember, I'm a software guy), that's important.

: The Autocal I bought last year would drain the batteries in a few days

: if you forgot to turn it off. Yes, it is far better for running
: enduros. I think it's too bulky, heavy, & expensive for trail use. The
: trail tech tracks a bunch of other statistics that are nice for trail
: riding.

OK, I think we're talking two separate applications. My reference
is for racing only, other than that, I couldn't care less how
far I've gone or how fast I'm going. I've got the stock odo,
speedo and tach on the DR that shows all that stuff. I'd have
to agree that I wouldn't buy an ICO just for trail use. Sorry,
my misunderstnading...