Trailtech Vector

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Motosportz, Aug 2, 2008.

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  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I installed one of these last week. Trailtech is just down the street from me and I know the owner pretty well. Cool things happening. Anyway this thing is cool / fun. Very adjustable, keeps track of tons of info and has a remote. Today I spliced into the rad hose and installed the temp sending unit. Now i can keep track of running and maximum temps. Very cool.

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    Even the buttons come in the right color

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    Motosportz, Aug 2, 2008
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  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    The instrument cluster on the TEs come with elapsed hours on engine, mph, odometer, trip odometer... and I consider those useful. Does that one come with those functions? Any other important functions to the casual trail rider that needs to ride on the road occasionally?

    I think the enduro riders know these things already...

    $?
    Coffee, Aug 2, 2008
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    * Speedometer:
    o Current Speed
    o Average Speed
    o Maximum Speed
    o Selectable MPH/KPH

    * Temperature:
    o Ambient Temperature
    o Engine Temperature
    o Dual Programmable Temp Lights
    o Exact Model Fit Temperature Sensors
    o Selectable °F/°C Display

    * Distance:
    o Adjustable Distance
    o Permanent Odometer
    o Selectable Mile/Kilometer Display

    * Clock:
    o Hour Meter
    o Stop Watch
    o Ride Time
    o Accumulated Ride Time
    o Selectable 12/24 Hour Display

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    They actually missed some stuff like the lap timers.

    Love the remote.
    Motosportz, Aug 2, 2008
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  4. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    User interface ok? Complicated for the average person who does not want to remember a whole lot?


    I've read many that have had trouble with the OEM instrument cluster... hoping this is an on topic thread that can be filed away for the guy who just wants to replace his instrument cluster with something easy to use.

    This thread can be about this one particular model, other threads can be for other models, in a section for the instrument / computer so people can get the basics and not get overwhelmed with information.

    Like I said the enduro guys live & breath for all the features and already know all this stuff, just looking for the basics for the average rider that just wants something to replace the OEM unit.
    Coffee, Aug 2, 2008
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  5. fitness2go Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle WA
    I bought one too, but I have yet to install it. How did you mount that?
    fitness2go, Aug 3, 2008
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  6. Wetdog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tsawwassen, BC
    I installed a Trailtech Vapor (no remote) a while back. I didn't want it sticking out the front so I sacrificed a couple of 11mm sockets to use as spacers and mounted it on top the bar clamp using longer bolts in the rear holes. Make sense?
    The best thing about it is the water temp readout and the pretty blue backlighting
    Wetdog, Aug 3, 2008
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  7. Darkside Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none left
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta, ktm, aprilia
    Perfect tiiming. I have been having trouble with my stock speedo on my TE 250. Can you please post a link to trailtech. Does it come with a mount or did you make one for yourself?
    Darkside, Aug 3, 2008
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  8. seymore Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, ID
    My 08-TE450 instrument cluster died after day long ride in the rain. You could see that moisture was on the inside. luckily my dealer replaced it under warranty. I haven't installed the new one yet and was thinking about saving it and installing a Trailtech Vapor.

    Maybe I'll order one this week. Does anyone know if it works with stock TE speed sensor? Does it have a Tach function?
    seymore, Aug 3, 2008
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  9. Wetdog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tsawwassen, BC
    Vapor model # 75-102 for a KTM with rad hose temp sensor and OEM speedometer pickup bolted right up to my TXC.
    Wetdog, Aug 3, 2008
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  10. motox415 Husqvarna
    B Class

    I have given up on my factory trip meter on my WR. What kind of money are you looking at to buy one of these Trail Tech trip meters?
    motox415, Aug 4, 2008
    #10

  11. Baritone Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N. GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FE501S
    Other Motorcycles:
    Several
    One of those looks like a good alternative for my 06 610TE. The stock unit decides to "go blank" pretty often and the solution is to unhook the battery for a while then when the battery is reconnected the darn thing will remember what it is suppose to do. Even though it's no big deal, I could get along without doing this little exercise.
    Baritone, Aug 4, 2008
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  12. Darkside Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none left
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta, ktm, aprilia
    I googled Trailtech. Here's the link. http://www.trailtech.net/computers.html

    I like like the Vector with the remote scroll button, very similar to my Aprilia. I just with I could have both the remote and a tach.
    Darkside, Aug 4, 2008
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  13. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    i have one on my TE610 as well as i hated the stock unit.
    Motosportz, Aug 4, 2008
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  14. Baritone Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N. GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FE501S
    Other Motorcycles:
    Several
    blank speedo

    Is there a solution to the instruments going blank other than rebooting. Mine did it again today and it's happening more frequently. A PITA...06 610TE.
    Baritone, Aug 6, 2008
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  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    i disliked the reliability. the functions, the buttons, the fact that it can't be changed while riding and bunch of other stuff. Took it off and put on the TT and LOVE it. Lots more info, change it on the fly, back lit, temp gauge, the list goes on and on.
    Motosportz, Aug 6, 2008
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  16. Baritone Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N. GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FE501S
    Other Motorcycles:
    Several

    It looks like the Vector is really nice for a DS. It also appears that there is no turn signal indicator and low fuel warning. Correct?

    Can't see replacing the std speedo etc that's crap for another piece of crap...but, that's just me!:mad::rolleyes:
    Baritone, Aug 6, 2008
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  17. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Good questions, not sure. There is also the Vapor???

    K
    Motosportz, Aug 6, 2008
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  18. Baritone Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N. GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FE501S
    Other Motorcycles:
    Several

    Last comment may be confusing...I was referring to replacing the crap Husky instrument with another Husky piece. Did not intend to infer anything negative about the Vector. Plus, relative to value...the Husky speedo is about $250. So if the Vector does what you want...it's a deal by comparison.
    Baritone, Aug 7, 2008
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  19. TripleW Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Prescott, AZ
    That doesn't look like an uptite Y. Are you still running the stock T unit?

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    TripleW, Aug 7, 2008
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  20. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
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    Yes, shame on me.
    Motosportz, Aug 7, 2008
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