Pitster 400 and the Lack-o-Trip meter

daddy469 · 10-24-2010, 02:52 PM

So, what do ya'all think? To me it looks like the instrument cluster from a pitster 250 is a shoe in for the existing cluster. I cannot live without a trip meter and I don't want to have any extra 'stuff' hanging in my view. Ideas?

Daddy 8)

geohay · 10-24-2010, 02:56 PM

Digital Speedo W/ Trip Odometer: standard

daddy469 · 10-24-2010, 04:37 PM

errr, no.
the LXT400 from Pitster does not come with a digital anything. -But I'm wondering if one would drop right in. I've asked the Pitster folks but haven't received an answer. Actually, I've asked them a bunch of time even for a recomendation and I get zip. Granted it isn't they job to satisify my curiosity, but Christmas is comming and screwing around with a petcock in traffic is not an acceptable solution to running out of fuel.

Daddy 8)

SpudRider · 10-24-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by geohay

Digital Speedo W/ Trip Odometer: standard

Welcome to these forums, George; we are glad you joined us.

The Pitster Pro website contains several errors describing the LXT 400 motorcycle.

The LXT 400 instrument cluster contains an analog, engine temperature gauge, speedometer, and odometer.

Daddy, I recommend a Trail Tech Vapor computer for your LXT 400.

Among other things, this unit contains a digital tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature gauge, clock, and trip odometer!

Run a pickup coil wire to your left fork, and you can ditch the speedometer cable on your right fork.

Spud

geohay · 10-24-2010, 05:45 PM

good to know, i wonder what else is in error. i'm seriously considering one of these. are the wheel sizes correct?

WHEELS AND TIRES
Front Wheel: 1.60 x 21"
Rear Wheel: 2.15 x 18"

daddy469 · 10-24-2010, 11:03 PM

BAH! Spud, as usual you are correct. I even have that post bookmarked. My mind is gone and I'm headed out of town (again). Gar!

daddy 8)

mizke · 10-24-2010, 11:46 PM

i 2nd the trail tech device, check out the videos on youtube of it.. trailt ech also makes a temp reader that has a painless install and if you put the the time in for researching how to install a gas gauge it shouldnt be to hard to add one..

FastDoc · 10-24-2010, 11:56 PM

Q, which uses a similar instrument cluster lacks a trip meter. Big PIA. Also add in that the odometer reads kilometers it's a bit more inconvienent.

I just memorize the last 3 digits and go from there. I then use the speedometer face plate to convert kilometers to miles.

SpudRider · 10-25-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by daddy469

BAH! Spud, as usual you are correct. I even have that post bookmarked. My mind is gone and I'm headed out of town (again). Gar!

daddy 8)

You're welcome.

Spud

Barnone · 10-25-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I just memorize the last 3 digits and go from there.

FastDoc,
Are you kidding? Memorize the last three digits? I can't even even remember my phone number or why I went out to the shop to get something.

Anyway, someone help me find one of those little plastic gizmos that had digits that you could set to act as a trip meter. I looked all over the net but no luck. I can see me running out of gas on reserve.

FastDoc · 10-25-2010, 12:48 PM

Here's a strange but servicable answer:

http://sportys.com/pilotshop/product/12621

Wild_Alaskan · 10-25-2010, 01:04 PM

ebay.com

SpudRider · 10-25-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geohay

good to know, i wonder what else is in error. i'm seriously considering one of these. are the wheel sizes correct?

WHEELS AND TIRES
Front Wheel: 1.60 x 21"
Rear Wheel: 2.15 x 18"

I've been waiting for the Pitster owners to reply, since they can verify the accuracy of their statements.

I don't own an LXT 400, but I have test ridden the bike, so I will try to answer your questions.

If I make any unintentional errors, I hope the Pitster owners will correct me.

The bike I rode did have the wheel and tire sizes listed in the Pitster Pro specifications. I might be wrong, but I believe the shock absorber on the LXT 400 I rode had adjustable spring preload, but no adjustable rebound. As stated previously, the bike doesn't have a digital speedometer with trip meter; it has the same, analog speedometer as the QLink XF200/XP200.

Spud

Barnone · 10-25-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Here's a strange but servicable answer:

http://sportys.com/pilotshop/product/12621

FastDoc,
That will work. Thanks

Barnone · 10-25-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild_Alaskan

ebay.com

Wild_Alaskan,
I looked all over Ebay until my eyes went out and couldn't find what I was looking for but FastDoc seems to have pointed me in he right direction.
Thanks,

10-24-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Pitster 400 and the Lack-o-Trip meter So, what do ya'all think? To me it looks like the instrument cluster from a pitster 250 is a shoe in for the existing cluster. I cannot live without a trip meter and I don't want to have any extra 'stuff' hanging in my view. Ideas? Daddy 8)
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10-24-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
geohay Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3	according to pitster it is standard. Digital Speedo W/ Trip Odometer: standard
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10-24-2010, 05:45 PM	#5
geohay Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3	Pitster 400 and the Lack-o-Trip meter good to know, i wonder what else is in error. i'm seriously considering one of these. are the wheel sizes correct? WHEELS AND TIRES Front Wheel: 1.60 x 21" Rear Wheel: 2.15 x 18"
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10-24-2010, 11:46 PM	#7
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	i 2nd the trail tech device, check out the videos on youtube of it.. trailt ech also makes a temp reader that has a painless install and if you put the the time in for researching how to install a gas gauge it shouldnt be to hard to add one.. __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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10-24-2010, 11:56 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Q, which uses a similar instrument cluster lacks a trip meter. Big PIA. Also add in that the odometer reads kilometers it's a bit more inconvienent. I just memorize the last 3 digits and go from there. I then use the speedometer face plate to convert kilometers to miles. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-24-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	errr, no. the LXT400 from Pitster does not come with a digital anything. -But I'm wondering if one would drop right in. I've asked the Pitster folks but haven't received an answer. Actually, I've asked them a bunch of time even for a recomendation and I get zip. Granted it isn't they job to satisify my curiosity, but Christmas is comming and screwing around with a petcock in traffic is not an acceptable solution to running out of fuel. Daddy 8)
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10-24-2010, 11:03 PM	#6
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	BAH! Spud, as usual you are correct. I even have that post bookmarked. My mind is gone and I'm headed out of town (again). Gar! daddy 8)
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10-25-2010, 12:48 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Here's a strange but servicable answer: http://sportys.com/pilotshop/product/12621 __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-25-2010, 01:04 PM	#12
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