Is anyone using a hour meter to track oil changes?
I can find $40 hour meters from Yamaha but I'm seeking a cheaper alternative.
What else is out there?
Where did you get it?
How much was it?
Thanks guys
Im using the TrailTech Vapor, it records ride time, mph, rpm, miles driven and engine temp to name a few. It is $109 or something though.
The vapor is very nice :thumbs: but I believe the cost will be close to $200 for the vapor and the mount correct?
Aaron
I was using the vapor until recently. IMO, it's a completely over-rated product. It lost it's cool factor shortly after I got it.
I am now using the $40 hour meter you referred to. I looked for a cheaper alternative, but couldn't find one either.
What is over rated on the Vapor??
Quote from: wobble on May 15, 2008, 01:58:15 PM
I was using the vapor until recently. IMO, it's a completely over-rated product. It lost it's cool factor shortly after I got it.
I am now using the $40 hour meter you referred to. I looked for a cheaper alternative, but couldn't find one either.
Quote from: Limited660 on May 15, 2008, 02:07:19 PM
What is over rated on the Vapor??
+1
the vapor was one of my next mods. What are you seeing wrong? ???
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it, it's just that after having it awhile, it's not that cool anymore. Just a clock and hour meter for me. I used to look at the rpm and tach, but stopped doing that along time ago. Most of my riding buddies wanted one as well until I had mine for awhile. LOL They are also tired of returning their trailtech mounts cause the chrome plating keeps flaking off. That's getting real old.
Quote from: wobble on May 15, 2008, 02:22:40 PM
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it, it's just that after having it awhile, it's not that cool anymore. Just a clock and hour meter for me. I used to look at the rpm and tach, but stopped doing that along time ago. Most of my riding buddies wanted one as well until I had mine for awhile. LOL They are also tired of returning their trailtech mounts cause the chrome plating keeps flaking off. That's getting real old.
Thats why I backed out. My friend said the exact same thing.
Quote from: wobble on May 15, 2008, 02:22:40 PM
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it, it's just that after having it awhile, it's not that cool anymore. Just a clock and hour meter for me. I used to look at the rpm and tach, but stopped doing that along time ago. Most of my riding buddies wanted one as well until I had mine for awhile. LOL They are also tired of returning their trailtech mounts cause the chrome plating keeps flaking off. That's getting real old.
gotcha. See the only reason I'd have wanted one was because of the speedo and hour meter..
I don't need a tach to tell me when to shift... ;)
With the Vapor mount flaking I think PC would be an option. I wanted one back in '05 but held off. Now I still want an hour meter. My buddy told me to look at parts for small engines, Briggs & Stratton etc. Hmm......
I can PC it for you ;)
The best bet is to get the hour meter for $40...
If you CAN find one cheaper, it will break due to vibration and inferior design. The ones that Briggs & Stratton, and several other manufacturers sell for $40 are actually all made by the same company, they just put other people's names & logos on them.
If you're really trying to save money on a $40 item, just buy it through www.Rockymountainatv.com , buy a few other items to get you over $100 (free shipping) and then use the 77809 code for $10 off.
the ones from Briggs.. Are they the ones that hook right into the Spark Plug wire and just clock based off of if there's a pulse or not?
Any quality hour-meter is going to be pulse activated and only records REAL run time. Additionally, most of them are NON-ERASABLE so it shows a true record of the engine they are monitoring.
Hour Meter/Tach from Yamaha
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/442/1848/13490/all/1/1931/0/detail.aspx
Deluxe Hour Meter/Tachometer
Yamaha's Engine Meters help you keep track of your engine's operating hours. The Deluxe Engine Meters include pre-programmed service intervals at 10 hours (initial) and every 50 hours thereafter. A flash alert displays for a 2-hour period upon reaching the specified interval. Includes hour meter and tachometer functions. Operating temperature: -40°F-160°F; -40°C-71°C. Battery life is 7-10 years (non-serviceable).
I'm surprised this unit is non servicable ???
Yamaha's Super Moto inspired 2008 WR450F
Features Cool digital enduro computer offers speedometer, clock, tripmeter, etc., in basic mode—or pace management functions such as timer, distance-compensating tripmeter, average speed, etc., when switched to race mode.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/tqf1E/Motorcycles/YamahaBikeGauges.jpg)
Yamaha has this for a dirt bike but doesn't have it for a quad
I want one :(
That's way sweet looking. I wonder how it wires in?
and I would bet that it's serviceablle.. It'd have to be
Quote from: Bert on May 20, 2008, 03:31:40 AM
Hour Meter/Tach from Yamaha
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/442/1848/13490/all/1/1931/0/detail.aspx
Deluxe Hour Meter/Tachometer
Yamaha's Engine Meters help you keep track of your engine's operating hours. The Deluxe Engine Meters include pre-programmed service intervals at 10 hours (initial) and every 50 hours thereafter. A flash alert displays for a 2-hour period upon reaching the specified interval. Includes hour meter and tachometer functions. Operating temperature: -40°F-160°F; -40°C-71°C. Battery life is 7-10 years (non-serviceable).
I'm surprised this unit is non servicable ???
It's non-servicable, because like the others in the $35-$50 range they are waterproof. The feature that makes them waterproof? The electronics are molded in place with a poly-type resin that once it hardens is waterproof and tamperproof. Yes, if you try hard enough you can get the unit apart but the likelihood that you will damage the electronics is extremely HIGH. Again, these units are almost all made by one manufacturer. That manufacturer just packages and labels them for other companies.
That makes sense... Hmmm. I guess $40 isn't all bad for 7-10 years :lol:
Thanks SpeedQuest
I'll be getting an hour meter on my next order
Quote from: Bert on May 20, 2008, 03:31:40 AM
Hour Meter/Tach from Yamaha
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/442/1848/13490/all/1/1931/0/detail.aspx
Deluxe Hour Meter/Tachometer
Yamaha's Engine Meters help you keep track of your engine's operating hours. The Deluxe Engine Meters include pre-programmed service intervals at 10 hours (initial) and every 50 hours thereafter. A flash alert displays for a 2-hour period upon reaching the specified interval. Includes hour meter and tachometer functions. Operating temperature: -40°F-160°F; -40°C-71°C. Battery life is 7-10 years (non-serviceable).
I'm surprised this unit is non servicable ???
Moose Hour/Tach Meter http://www.mooseracing.com/catalog.jsp?level1=1151&level2=1177&level3=1215&product_group_id=5601
FeaturesHour meter keeps track of important maintenance times for oil changes, valve adjustments, spark plugs and more
Usable with any gas engine
Records and displays up to 9,999,9 hours, hours automatically roll over
Peel and stick or attached with supplied hardware
Connects to spark plug wire, so no batteries are needed
Safely and completely encased in 100% epoxy
Hour/tach meter adds the ability to check engine rpm: works with any gas engine up to two cylinders at speeds up to 8000 rpm
Firing patter: 1 spark = 1 rpm resolution in 10 rpm increments
Hour meter Part # - 2212-0026 - $39.95
Hour meter w/tachometer Part # - 2212-0027 - $42.95
I almost ordered this hour meter until I saw it only reads to 8,000 rpm's & the Hardline Hour Meter/ Tach only read up to 8,000 rpms
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/442/1848/13490/all/1/1931/0/detail.aspx
This hour meter offered doesn't say what rpm it reads to, can someone verify the units max rpm reading?
No reason to buy a Yamaha non servicable unit vs Hardline Hour Meter that connects to spark plug ??? :lol:
Heres what i use for Kart racing not cheap but sure works good. I dont think you would need lap times tho or some of the other things it has.
http://www.gsrkartway.com/micron.html
Yea thats a bit pricey but very nice shookie
2008 Yamaha Grizzly 700
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/tqf1E/Motorcycles/Griz700Dash.jpg)
~Trick digital instrument panel boasts a multifunction LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, hour meter, 4WD status, transmission position, clock and fuel gauge.
2008 Yamaha WR250X
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/tqf1E/Motorcycles/08WR250X.jpg)
Dash
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/tqf1E/Motorcycles/YamahaBikeGauges.jpg)
~WR enduro-style instrument panel provides excellent visibility in spite of the compact size. Basic mode provides speed, clock, tripmeter and self-diagnostic function. Measurement mode includes stopwatch, distance-compensating tripmeter, etc.
2009 Yamaha Apex RTX snowmobile
Digital gauge with extensive data features
The Apex RTX features a digital gauge array that displays a wide variety of data. Readouts include barometric measurements, dual trip meters and a clock. In addition to the functions, the gauge has been styled to match the aggressive lines of the bodywork and console area.
Yamaha Scooters dash includes
Full instrumentation contains analog speedo and tachometer, along with an LCD multifunction display including a fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge, ambient temp gauge, V-belt and oil indicators.
Yamaha 2008 Rhino 700 FI Auto. 4x4 dash includes
New digital instrument panel incorporates self-diagnostic capabilities for easy troubleshooting. A new voltage meter allows easy monitoring of battery condition, and a new hourmeter keeps track of engine running hours for accurate service intervals.
It would seem Yamaha could have better instrumentation on the Raptor
Quote from: Bert on May 20, 2008, 03:31:40 AM
Hour Meter/Tach from Yamaha
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/442/1848/13490/all/1/1931/0/detail.aspx
Deluxe Hour Meter/Tachometer
Yamaha's Engine Meters help you keep track of your engine's operating hours. The Deluxe Engine Meters include pre-programmed service intervals at 10 hours (initial) and every 50 hours thereafter. A flash alert displays for a 2-hour period upon reaching the specified interval. Includes hour meter and tachometer functions. Operating temperature: -40°F-160°F; -40°C-71°C. Battery life is 7-10 years (non-serviceable).
I'm surprised this unit is non servicable ???
2008 WR450F Features Cool digital enduro computer offers speedometer, clock, tripmeter, etc., in basic mode—or pace management functions such as timer, distance-compensating tripmeter, average speed, etc., when switched to race mode.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/tqf1E/Motorcycles/YamahaBikeGauges.jpg)
Yamaha has this for a dirt bike but doesn't have it for a quad
I want one :(
Are you saying THIS (the one on the bike) unit is only $40??? What bike is it on??? I'm sure it could be wired in to work... unless it reads an ECM signal voltage that could vary between machines. I'm also in the market for a tach... the hour meter would be nice but the tach is what I'm after. Le us know what you end up with... and how it performs. :thumbs:
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/tqf1E/Motorcycles/YamahaBikeGauges.jpg)
$242 :(
It seems all the Hardline Hour Meters only register to 8,000 Rpm's & the one from Yamaha doesn't include this bit of info.
2009 Raptor 700
Raptor 700R is now the first sport ATV with a digital meter. Newly designed meter provides speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock, warning indicators for coolant and low fuel, plus neutral and reverse indicators
SandDragon - No Tach for you
I bet we can some how retrofit this on our bikes!!
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THe 2009 is bad ass.
~Brian
Quote from: shookie on June 03, 2008, 06:14:50 PM
Heres what i use for Kart racing not cheap but sure works good. I dont think you would need lap times tho or some of the other things it has.
http://www.gsrkartway.com/micron.html
go mychron :clap: :clap:
We use one for our jr.dragster racing
Quote from: preddy08 on June 06, 2008, 05:05:44 PM
I bet we can some how retrofit this on our bikes!!
Add the Meter, hood & some wires maybe ???
If adding bar risers I wonder if this meter will be viewable?
I was thinking I could mount this hour/tachometer on my Flexx bars & ditch the bar pad unless it fit inside the bar pad for a sleek look.....any thoughts
Buy me one and I'll let you know. LOL :clap:
me too!
I emailed these guys & told them I didn't like their mounting bracket
(mount at bottom of page)
http://www.hardlineproducts.com/hour_meter.html
They want a pic of my bars/stem, so we'll see if anything can be done about mounting it differently ???
kyledvor61 & SandDragon - You guys can expect your stuff in the mail on the 2nd Tuesday of next week :thumbs:
Flexx bars offer 8"w x 2.5"h of usable space between the cross bars
Hardline hourmeter/tachometer is 2.5" by 1 3/8" by .5" (info from a distributor)
The Cigma Cyclometer is 1.25" x 1" (with large dispaly numbers)
Should be room for both units between the cross bars
I'm not interested in removing the bar pad just mod'n it to accept the "new gauges"
A replacement bar pad from Fasst Co is $15 + s/h if a replacement is needed later for any reason.
Thread regarding Cigma Cyclometer
http://www.raptorsource.com/forum/index.php?topic=1483.0
$40 - Hardline hour meter
$20-30 - Cigma Cyclometer
$99 -Trail Tech Vapor
?$99 - Traill tech mount
Anyone have any useful thoughts...
Couldn't the Cigma be used as an hour meter? Turn it on when your running, turn it off when not? ???
Quote from: Krandall on September 26, 2008, 11:01:07 AM
Couldn't the Cigma be used as an hour meter? Turn it on when your running, turn it off when not? ???
Yea that would work great but still no tachmeter. Only benefit of a tach is consistent shifts for drags. Hardline tach doesn't register above 8000 RPM's but that could work for a majority of draggers. The LED shift lights guys are running seem expensive to me but they will get your attention vs a small LCD guage :lol:
The sand guys could possibly benefit from having a tach to view the effects of gearing changes.
Hmm... I realized I don't need a tach, I'm not a sand guy shooting the hill nor a hard core drag racer. I shift by feel like everyone else
Quote from: Krandall on September 26, 2008, 11:01:07 AM
Couldn't the Cigma be used as an hour meter? Turn it on when your running, turn it off when not? ???
If I was buying a quad and the hours were recorded via the Cigma, I might be a bit skeptical.
Just my .02
Aaron
True.. I don't think it means anything for the "average user" but its good for scheduling maintenance.