Trailtech Vapor

Killerbracing · 02-19-2014, 10:08 PM

Ok. Quick question. I hate my factory guage cluster, err, bicycle speedometer. Is the Vapor worth the money, accurate, does the tach work, etc?

FastDoc · 02-19-2014, 10:18 PM

+100 on the Vapor.

Spud found a deal on mine, I got it for like $85 shipped.

All the functions work well as advertised. Installation takes a while as there are quite a few steps but it's easy and straightforward. The air temp and coolant temp features are nice, as well as the temp and redline warning LEDs, etc etc.

The only downside is most of the numbers are too small to read while standing offroad getting your butt kicked.

Well worth it.

I use it on my YZ400F dualsport conversion.

SpudRider · 02-20-2014, 05:18 AM

I have a Trail Tech Vapor installed on my 2004 Honda CRF250X. Yes, the TT Vapor is accurate, and it is definitely worth the money. I like this computer a lot.

bogieboy · 02-21-2014, 02:15 PM

I third the above responses... I have a vapor on my kawasaki ke100, as well as the vector on my shineray china bike... Love them both....

edtardo · 02-21-2014, 08:27 PM

I just put one on my bike a few months ago and I love it. It always reads the same as the stupid sign on the side of the road the cops put out to show how fast you are going

tpar1220 · 02-22-2014, 12:17 AM

i put a trailtech on my ktm 300 2t and it works great. i get 2 trip meters coolant temp and outside air temp, tach..... and speedo was dead on with my gps..

fastrs2.5 · 02-24-2014, 09:38 PM

i have one of my bike, i love it. +10000000

Killerbracing · 02-24-2014, 10:19 PM

Is the odometer programmable for the miles I already have on the bike?

FastDoc · 02-24-2014, 11:12 PM

If it is, I don't know how and it's not in the user manual.

With my YZ i just put it's hours from the original hour meter in the bikes logbook.

pete · 02-25-2014, 01:30 AM

i have one of these....
speed / RPM / trip & all the lights etc.. And very small...
====> http://imageshack.com/a/img209/293/0qss.jpg

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SpudRider · 02-25-2014, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Killerbracing

Is the odometer programmable for the miles I already have on the bike?

Yes, I believe its possible, but you need to contact Trail Tech for the 'secret' key code to change the odometer.

Trail tech doesn't put this information in the user's manual to prevent fraudulent manipulation of the odometer settings by unscrupulous sellers.

FastDoc · 02-25-2014, 11:59 AM

Interesting thought, Spud. I wonder if I can reset the hour meter to reflect total time.

SpudRider · 02-25-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Interesting thought, Spud. I wonder if I can reset the hour meter to reflect total time.

Send an email, and/or make a telephone call to Trail Tech and explain your desire. After they are convinced you are not trying to falsify the odometer for illegal purposes, they might tell you the secret key combination.

If they tell you the trick, write it down so you don't forget it.

blackgraz · 03-03-2014, 12:19 AM

I take it this wouldn't work with a cable driven tach?

SpudRider · 03-03-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by blackgraz

I take it this wouldn't work with a cable driven tach?

If it is installed correctly, the Trail Tech Vapor will work with any motorcycle. The Vapor's tachometer is connected to the output lead on the motorcycle's ignition coil. If you install the TT Vapor computer, you should remove the stock tachometer cable from your motorcycle.

02-19-2014, 10:08 PM	#1
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Trailtech Vapor Ok. Quick question. I hate my factory guage cluster, err, bicycle speedometer. Is the Vapor worth the money, accurate, does the tach work, etc?
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02-19-2014, 10:18 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	+100 on the Vapor. Spud found a deal on mine, I got it for like $85 shipped. All the functions work well as advertised. Installation takes a while as there are quite a few steps but it's easy and straightforward. The air temp and coolant temp features are nice, as well as the temp and redline warning LEDs, etc etc. The only downside is most of the numbers are too small to read while standing offroad getting your butt kicked. Well worth it. I use it on my YZ400F dualsport conversion. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-20-2014, 05:18 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I have a Trail Tech Vapor installed on my 2004 Honda CRF250X. Yes, the TT Vapor is accurate, and it is definitely worth the money. I like this computer a lot. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-21-2014, 08:27 PM	#5
edtardo Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Altoona, Fl Posts: 158	I just put one on my bike a few months ago and I love it. It always reads the same as the stupid sign on the side of the road the cops put out to show how fast you are going __________________ NewStar DB 200 Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer Simpson
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02-24-2014, 11:12 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	If it is, I don't know how and it's not in the user manual. With my YZ i just put it's hours from the original hour meter in the bikes logbook. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-21-2014, 02:15 PM	#4
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,048	I third the above responses... I have a vapor on my kawasaki ke100, as well as the vector on my shineray china bike... Love them both....
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02-22-2014, 12:17 AM	#6
tpar1220 Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 80	i put a trailtech on my ktm 300 2t and it works great. i get 2 trip meters coolant temp and outside air temp, tach..... and speedo was dead on with my gps..
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02-24-2014, 09:38 PM	#7
fastrs2.5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kitsap wa Posts: 27	i have one of my bike, i love it. +10000000
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02-24-2014, 10:19 PM	#8
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Is the odometer programmable for the miles I already have on the bike?
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02-25-2014, 01:30 AM	#10
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,262	i have one of these.... speed / RPM / trip & all the lights etc.. And very small... ====> http://imageshack.com/a/img209/293/0qss.jpg . __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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02-25-2014, 11:59 AM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Interesting thought, Spud. I wonder if I can reset the hour meter to reflect total time. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-03-2014, 12:19 AM	#14
blackgraz Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 14	I take it this wouldn't work with a cable driven tach? Last edited by blackgraz; 03-03-2014 at 12:21 AM. Reason: left a word out doh!
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