08-10-2009, 10:16 AM | #16 |
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Or..........maybe off to the "funny money store" (Cdn tire) to get a universal tethered kill switch for a snowmobile? (probably the same junk, but worth a try)
LynnEdwards: Where did you get the pic of the CDI? Are there similar labeled pics for the various voltage rectifiers/regulators too? |
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08-10-2009, 02:48 PM | #18 |
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Thanks for the link to your images. I like the magnet-triggered speedometer; do you find it to be relatively accurate?
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08-10-2009, 11:57 PM | #19 | |
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Knowing my speed is really nice, but just as good is knowing mileage total, mileage since last oil change, hours on the engine since the last oil change, etc. The only function that doesn't work is the thermometer. It reads way too high because of conducted/convected heat up from the engine (this was designed for a bicycle which doesn't have this problem). Also, when the temperature gets above 110 degrees F outside the display starts to fade to black (the thermometer function says it is 129 degrees F). All in all I am very happy with it. I've installed another on my neighbors quad which works just as well. |
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08-11-2009, 12:52 AM | #20 |
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Was it an eBay score, or did you buy it locally?
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08-11-2009, 01:36 AM | #21 |
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Amazon.com for $14.25 total including shipping.
I had to extend the cable length and use my own mounting scheme. Yozallo started this idea, then KentuckyDonkey made it controversial. That made me buy one. For the whole story check out the following thread: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...929&highlight= |
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08-11-2009, 05:43 AM | #22 |
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Thanks for the schematics!
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08-11-2009, 10:27 PM | #23 |
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I'm happy the mod worked out. I really like the idea but I often use my gps and I do not really care about my speed as long as I am enjoying riding my atv. :roll:
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08-12-2009, 12:51 AM | #25 |
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Yeah, I'm intrigued also. I'd like to outfit at least one of our quads with a speedo and a horn. I think that the speedo would help quantify upgrades, and a horn would get my kids' attention as necessary.
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