FastDoc's Official Pitster Pro LXT400 Thread. - Page 12

FastDoc · 04-18-2011, 08:09 PM

More time and energy to install. Plus when I sell the PP if the new owner wants to upgrade the instruments I'll put the little gauge on my ATV. 8)

SpudRider · 04-18-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

More time and energy to install. Plus when I sell the PP if the new owner wants to upgrade the instruments I'll put the little gauge on my ATV. 8)

That sounds good to me.

Nice find, Doc.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-18-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fishman10

radiator hoses have had springs placed inside for a very very long time

Certainly. All lower rad hoses have springs inside to prevent cavitation, but I doubt that they're of hardware store spring construction. I'd just hate to see rust introduced into your engine; it seems that the plastic elbow route is risk-free.

fishman10 · 04-18-2011, 10:16 PM

Ahh ,,w&g I see your point, I'll keep an eye on it, but on this particular hose it had alot of bends that were in a short confined space, unlike the top hose that doc fixed ,hope it holds up!

Weldangrind · 04-18-2011, 10:22 PM

Do you know any electricians? Maybe you can borrow an EMT bender and play with making a custom pipe out of 3/4" copper, and you could join the ends with heater hose and gear clamps. If you want a really secure joint, use stainless t-bolt clamps. They cost a little more, but you won't need many.

Weldangrind · 04-18-2011, 10:23 PM

Another thought: Spring wire is commonly placed on the outside of rigid tube to allow you to bend it by hand. Perhaps that would allow you to make a custom bend without the kinks.

FastDoc · 04-18-2011, 10:24 PM

Weldangrind · 04-19-2011, 12:46 AM

That's pretty cool. 8) May you have many more happy miles while you're the caretaker.

SpudRider · 04-19-2011, 01:12 AM

Rack them up, Brother Bill.

You only have 39,000 more miles to ride before you catch me on my Zong.

Spud

FastDoc · 04-19-2011, 11:10 AM

Nuts Spud!

That's more than I have on my Gold Wing!

FastDoc · 04-20-2011, 05:08 PM

I installed the Trail Tech temp gauge. Highly recommended. Nice small unit. No real wiring, runs off a battery. Total install time 15 minutes. Very easy and accurate. I ordered it Monday and it's on the bike today. Good service!

SpudRider · 04-20-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I installed the Trail Tech temp gauge. Highly recommended. Nice small unit. No real wiring, runs off a battery. Total install time 15 minutes. Very easy and accurate. I ordered it Monday and it's on the bike today. Good service!

Thanks for the good report, Doc.

From whom did you purchase the unit? Do you have any photos?

Spud

FastDoc · 04-20-2011, 10:44 PM

I'll take some pics. $45 directly from Trail Tech. You can use it to monitor CHT or coolant temp. Weighs maybe an ounce.

FastDoc · 04-21-2011, 12:05 AM

I simply used the two sided tape to put it over the inop gauge.

Simple splice into the coolant return line.

SpudRider · 04-21-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I simply used the two sided tape to put it over the inop gauge.

Simple splice into the coolant return line.

Thanks for posting the tip, and the nice photos, Doc.

Spud

04-18-2011, 08:09 PM	#166
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	More time and energy to install. Plus when I sell the PP if the new owner wants to upgrade the instruments I'll put the little gauge on my ATV. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-18-2011, 10:16 PM	#169
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	pp400 Ahh ,,w&g I see your point, I'll keep an eye on it, but on this particular hose it had alot of bends that were in a short confined space, unlike the top hose that doc fixed ,hope it holds up! __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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04-18-2011, 10:22 PM	#170
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Do you know any electricians? Maybe you can borrow an EMT bender and play with making a custom pipe out of 3/4" copper, and you could join the ends with heater hose and gear clamps. If you want a really secure joint, use stainless t-bolt clamps. They cost a little more, but you won't need many. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-18-2011, 10:23 PM	#171
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Another thought: Spring wire is commonly placed on the outside of rigid tube to allow you to bend it by hand. Perhaps that would allow you to make a custom bend without the kinks. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#172
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	__________________ Happy to serve.
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04-19-2011, 12:46 AM	#173
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's pretty cool. 8) May you have many more happy miles while you're the caretaker. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-19-2011, 01:12 AM	#174
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Rack them up, Brother Bill. You only have 39,000 more miles to ride before you catch me on my Zong. Spud __________________ 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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04-19-2011, 11:10 AM	#175
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nuts Spud! That's more than I have on my Gold Wing! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-20-2011, 05:08 PM	#176
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I installed the Trail Tech temp gauge. Highly recommended. Nice small unit. No real wiring, runs off a battery. Total install time 15 minutes. Very easy and accurate. I ordered it Monday and it's on the bike today. Good service! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-20-2011, 10:44 PM	#178
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'll take some pics. $45 directly from Trail Tech. You can use it to monitor CHT or coolant temp. Weighs maybe an ounce. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-21-2011, 12:05 AM	#179
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I simply used the two sided tape to put it over the inop gauge. Simple splice into the coolant return line. __________________ Happy to serve.
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