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Post by 190mech on Aug 1, 2015 3:56:36 GMT -5
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Post by sai on Aug 1, 2015 4:43:02 GMT -5
Yes, so which is better? Temperature at that hole for the engine or temperature of the water that comes from the radiator? |
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Post by 190mech on Aug 1, 2015 5:06:56 GMT -5
Closest to the cylinder head/combustion chamber,thats the hottest area..
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Post by sai on Aug 1, 2015 5:40:23 GMT -5
Closest to the cylinder head/combustion chamber,thats the hottest area.. What about the TTO temp gauge that Niz showed in the previous page? That looks like it has a T fitment for 2 hoses? |
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Post by 190mech on Aug 1, 2015 6:12:10 GMT -5
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Post by sai on Aug 1, 2015 6:19:13 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 1, 2015 15:09:08 GMT -5
They've got it labeled as temp, but the one in your amazon link is actually a tach/hour meter. It gets a tach signal either by connection to the + side of the coil or you can just wrap the wire around the plug wire roughly 5 times. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/1114/trail-tech-tachometer-installationIf you want an all-on-one or multifunction gauge from Trail Tech it would be the Vapor. |
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Post by sai on Aug 1, 2015 15:20:54 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 1, 2015 15:57:17 GMT -5
If you get a Vapor, or any other multifunction gauge, you'll have wires for power and each of the senders. The TTO gauges are nice for single simple add-ons that don't even require battery power. The downside to no batt power is that they last up to around 5 years and when the battery goes it's designed so it can't easily be replaced. The Vapor does one temp input, RPM, speed, and then things like a clock, odometers, etc... It's backlit. It will cost around $100 at the lowest unless you get lucky and find a sale or open box special. You may need extension wires as well, most likely, and those will add on $10-20 probably.
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Post by sai on Aug 1, 2015 17:28:05 GMT -5
If you get a Vapor, or any other multifunction gauge, you'll have wires for power and each of the senders. The TTO gauges are nice for single simple add-ons that don't even require battery power. The downside to no batt power is that they last up to around 5 years and when the battery goes it's designed so it can't easily be replaced. The Vapor does one temp input, RPM, speed, and then things like a clock, odometers, etc... It's backlit. It will cost around $100 at the lowest unless you get lucky and find a sale or open box special. You may need extension wires as well, most likely, and those will add on $10-20 probably. I have a motobatt 12v 8.5amp battery, and now that the electric pump is already taking extra power, would the battery be ok taking extra energy from this battery or do I need a bigger battery? Also, It seems that that Vapor is made for many different bikes. Can I just grab any of them and they'll work? |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 1, 2015 17:47:00 GMT -5
The Vapor really doesn't use much power. Shouldn't be an issue. Running a water pump, I'd prob be hooking up to a Battery Tender overnight anyway just to be sure it's always good to go. You need to look for which ones have a speedo sending unit that you think you can work with and the appropriate size thermocouple (10, 12, or 14mm spark plug) or other temp sender for your app. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/8614/trail-tech-vapor-information-installationIf you tell them exactly what you need, a TT rep should be able to find a good match. |
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Post by sai on Aug 2, 2015 5:08:03 GMT -5
The Vapor really doesn't use much power. Shouldn't be an issue. Running a water pump, I'd prob be hooking up to a Battery Tender overnight anyway just to be sure it's always good to go. You need to look for which ones have a speedo sending unit that you think you can work with and the appropriate size thermocouple (10, 12, or 14mm spark plug) or other temp sender for your app. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/8614/trail-tech-vapor-information-installationIf you tell them exactly what you need, a TT rep should be able to find a good match. I think I'll go with the vapor. Motopartshub has that unit for $65 . . . it says replacement, but I hope it comes with all the attachment. I'm going to drill a couple holes on top of the stock speedo so what I can make a metal bracket and mount the Vapor on that. Question about the temperature reading... what's best? having it read from the cylinder head (coolant port) or spark plug or the radiator? |
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Post by 190mech on Aug 2, 2015 5:14:07 GMT -5
Coolant port,a spark plug probe doesnt work as well on a LC motor..
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 2, 2015 10:47:06 GMT -5
Sometimes if you see a Vapor listed as a replacement, that means you just get the actual gauge and no mounting hardware, senders, wires, etc... I'd guess you'll spend more buying them all individually than finding a kit that suits your needs.
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Post by sai on Aug 2, 2015 20:23:05 GMT -5
Coolant port,a spark plug probe doesnt work as well on a LC motor.. It looks like one of the attachments is also a hose to hose, I'm assuming that's for the radiator coolant out temp? What's should the temp on the head be? |
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