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Aftermarket Speedo
Hi all,
I've had to mangle my XT660X speedo set so that it displays MPH. I did it quite badly - good enough to get it through road specification sign-off from the DVLA - but badly enough that it's now ugly and useless in direct sunlight. Also, given it's an Australian unit I can't switch between KM & MPH.
So, I can buy a new Yamaha speedo (European so it'll switch units as required) for a very cheap £800  Or.. I could look at aftermarket sets.
I've found these guys
Vapor Kits: Motorcycle (Adventure-Sport) at Trail Tech Home
but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on aftermarket sets Vs OEM and if there are any companies in particular / sets that you would recommend.
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I fitted a Vector to my TTR, also used the dashboard so i get the 4 warning lights.
It's realy easy to use, and read at a basic level, if you want to use the various computers you will need the extra handlebar switch.
Trail Tech in the UK were really helpfull, and very quick with getting the unit out.
The new units have a connection to the bikes power so you don't run the units lights from the internal battery, the older units just run from the internal battery I understand.
The only 'issue' is the monkeys at the MOT Testing Centre who find it impossible to record the mileage on the forms - they seam to struggle to press the MODE button to see the ODO, other than that I'd have no issues with swapping.
I did keep the old unit (that doesn't work!) from the bike to varify mileage if I need to, can't see I'll ever need it though.
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That's really helpful - thanks for that... I'll give them a little call.
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I've had two of the trailtech vapors on various supermotos.
They require a battery which is a pain as it seems to run down rather quickly. I can't remember if there was a 12V kit.. Something to look into !!
They can be rather temperamental and I didn't like the way the dig display looked.
Still, a nice bit of kit if you don't like your stocker...
No joy with UK speedos on Ebay etc ????
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I have the very simple "Endurance" Endurance at Trail Tech Home
It runs off it's own battery and I've only replaced it once in the last 5 years.
Mine has been trouble-free but one of my buddies is on his second unit.
I wouldn't worry too much about mileage at MOT; two of my bikes list it as "Not Shown"
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Originally Posted by Big Yellow Tractor
I have the very simple "Endurance" Endurance at Trail Tech Home
It runs off it's own battery and I've only replaced it once in the last 5 years.
Mine has been trouble-free but one of my buddies is on his second unit.
I wouldn't worry too much about mileage at MOT; two of my bikes list it as "Not Shown"
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ahh that's helpful - thanks dude - the bike goes for it's first MOT before my next trip so I don't want to fall down on stuff like that.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
They require a battery which is a pain as it seems to run down rather quickly. I can't remember if there was a 12V kit.. Something to look into !!
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erm....
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Originally Posted by GasUp
IThe new units have a connection to the bikes power so you don't run the units lights from the internal battery, the older units just run from the internal battery I understand..
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You can get 90% of the functionality of a Vapor with something like a Sigma bicycle speedo. I've been using a Sigma 800 on my Honda XR600 for the last 15 yrs (US spec bike = no speedo) with no probs with MOT (used a 12v led inside a bit of fuel hose pointing at the speedo and wired to the headlight for night illumination ).
Just put something similar on my CCM - it cost £3.95 at Aldi.
They're accurate enough if you measure the wheel circumference carefully - well under 1% difference on the odo compared to GPS. Battery life on the Sigma has been about three years.
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