Digital Speedometer Mode?

[Dastepher]

I attempted to research before i posted the thread.


1. Would it be possible to some how mod this digital bike speedometer (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350189305899&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) or any speedometer infact to fit a 3wheeler?

2. What would the mod consist of?

3. What would be my best option for a speedometer that i can interchange with different 3wheelers?

4. The only 125m speedometer is the 08175-hb600 one?

5. Has anyone tried a wireless speedo? LIked it? accuracy?

[greythorn3]

ya it would be easy i been putting them on motorcycles for years.. get a wire one, dont go wireless.

[harryredtrike]

yea its doable,just a magnet and pickup set up.the speedometer is programed for certain wheel sizes i.e.20in. 26in. ect.pick one thats close to your front wheel diameter.

[85Tecate]

Im curious as to what you guys use. Ive been wanting to install one on my T3 for awhile now.

[Name Brand]

I hooked one up on my SX; it works sweet! I went with a $7 one from Wal-Mart that shows things like speed, trip distance, time traveled, averages...

I used a two-part epoxy to stick the magnet on the back of one of my lug studs on the rear after isolating it in a few pieces of flat plastic. (had to keep the magnet off the metal for it to work) I did not use the magnet that came with the kit, a wider flatter one worked better in my case. To protect the wire, I ran it through a piece of automotive style brake line welded onto the left axle tube. From there it runs with the ventline and up the frame to the handlebars. I mounted mine on the rear to protect the sensor, magnet and wire. I can also remove my tire without doing anything to the setup.

I've checked the accuracy against other machines odometers and GPS; they are all very close considering that tires sometimes will be spinning (counting extra distance) or sliding (not counting distance). Not all the machines are in the same set of tracks all the time either.

Getting a wire past the spinning rear axle might be hard on a 125m. You could run it through tubing as I did, but it would be kinda floating in space. I'd mount the sensor on the inside of the front fork (opposite of the brake side) and epoxy the magnet to the front axle. This would let you remove your front tire without having to remove any of the system. If the rim is not large enough to slide past the axle with attached magnet; epoxy the magnet to a hose clamp and place around the axle. Easy to remove a clamp if you need to get the front tire off. Just run your wire up the fork and secure with zip ties. (I don't know if your 125m has front suspension, may have to leave some slack)

[Dastepher]

Thanks for the very detailed info guys, its helping alot in my decision and process. :) why choose a wire one over a wireless?