[Geirskogul]

I was wondering if there was an aftermarket plug-and-play style replacement speedometer/odometer that also had a trip gauge.  I've only got 130 miles on my bike, so now would be the time to switch if any.

[PhilJ]

I don't know of any plug and play units. However, if really desire a good speedo and tach follow this link:

www.motogadget.com

[rick505]

I didn't realize how much I use my trip meter in my car until I didn't have one on the bike.  Especially without a gas gauge.  I was thinking of using something like a "grease pencil" to write on the face of the speedometer when I fill up so I have an idea of miles ridden.  Something that would wipe off fairly easily with a rag or towel. 

Rick

[Geirskogul]

I don't know of any plug and play units. However, if really desire a good speedo and tach follow this link:

www.motogadget.com

Those are great speedometers, but I'd like something that costs less than a major organ.

[geoffbaker]

Go and buy a regular bicycle computer. Cost $20-$30, just as accurate as a regular speedo etc, and can be mounted anywhere. Some have multiple trip meters!

[Rick Sperko]

Those are great speedometers, but I'd like something that costs less than a major organ.

That is exactly how I plan on paying for one. Now I just have to find a donor.

[1Blackwolf1]

I didn't realize how much I use my trip meter in my car until I didn't have one on the bike.  Especially without a gas gauge.  I was thinking of using something like a "grease pencil" to write on the face of the speedometer when I fill up so I have an idea of miles ridden.  Something that would wipe off fairly easily with a rag or towel. 

Rick

  Used to carry a roll of masking tape and do the same thing.  Total cost about $1.  Worked everytime.  Will.

[BRGreen]

I used this on my scooter for years. Now I use it on the RE. Clip on a small 4 wheel luggage lock somewhere on the bike. Mine is attached to the saddle bag. You can either set the numbers to your milage at refill time or set it ahead a couple of hundred miles.

Dave

[rick505]

I used this on my scooter for years. Now I use it on the RE. Clip on a small 4 wheel luggage lock somewhere on the bike. Mine is attached to the saddle bag. You can either set the numbers to your milage at refill time or set it ahead a couple of hundred miles.

Dave

Now that's pretty ingenious.  I have the Sedona bags on the bike with a "hasp" type thing I could put the lock on.  One "Atta Boy" for you today.   

Rick

[geoffbaker]

Just dont forget what the combo is... you might need something from that bag !

[RBHoge]

Years ago, When I was working as a "Fast food" manager, the drill was to use a grease pencil to mark the expiration time of the baked potatoes on the front of the holding cabinet.  In the ongoing effort to keep things "clean" employees were constantly wiping the times off. At the local Western Auto Store (I think they are now out of business) I found a little plastic gizmo with sticky back mounting tape on it that had four or five number wheels. The device was sold as a mileage reminder (just the purpose we are looking for here). I used them to indicate the expiration times. It would end up being the same as having one of the luggage locks BRGreen mentioned, but the cost of the plastic gizmos was under a dollar for two.

[mbevo1]

I used to grease pencil the mileage on the chrome handlebar clamp... then I lost my grease pencil...  those things are getting rare !

I'm using a small posit note in the same spot.  Has enough room to keep track between oil changes. 

Think I'll look for a small "mileage reminder" thingy...

Mike and Stumpy in Michigan

[Chasfield]

I tried a wireless cycle computer on my Bullet. Worked great until I started the engine. Then it went a bit loopy and showed 50 mph with the bike on the centre stand. I guess the radio link to the sender was a very simple analogue set-up that was vulnerable to EM noise from the charging and ignition systems.

A cheaper wired sensor one would have probably done quite well.

[mbevo1]

A cheaper wired sensor one would have probably done quite well.

I ended up trying a couple of them... finally got a Schwinn wired unit from Wally World.  Ended up working fine, but not for long.  The clip-in mount didn't keep things tight enough, so I was getting spurious readings... lasted long enough to "calibrate" the speedo, though...  I'll rig it back up again next season and figure a way to hard-wire the leads.

Mike and Stumpy in Michigan

[dogbone]

I fill up every 200 miles, 3 gallons, never hit reserve,  200,400.....   aatsa eazy !