Used Motorcycle Rehab - Trail Tech Coolant Sensor Install - SV650 Episode 15
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Way back in episode 9, we installed Trail Tech's "Vapor" universal gauge cluster on our project SV650 to replace a crummy ebay part that left quite a bit to be desired. Unlike the stock gauges, the Vapor includes a numerical display for the coolant temperature, which requires a dedicated sensor. I had left this out initially, both because the sensor my kit came with did not fit, but also because installing it is a job unto itself.
So, in this episode, we'll install the proper sensor the "right" way in line with the hot side radiator hose.
The Trail Tech part number for the sensor I install here is 665-91509. They offer a kit specifically for the SV650 that includes this part, but the universal kit that I bought had a different part.
Great video, really informative.
Getting ready to install an inline temp gauge on my Honda Shadow and your explanation on placement around the 13:20 mark really helped. Thanks a bunch.
Great job as usual. Would love to see you cover this process on your buddy's versys!
Thanks! Which part did you want to see? The coolant change?
I don't think I'd recommend trying to use the Trail Tech gauge unit on a fuel injected bike unless a compatible stock gauge was totally unobtanium for some reason.
I was wondering why you removed your carbs, then realized I rerouted my wiring harness just enough when I rebuilt my bike to clear the screws for the hose and make it more accessible for later service use
It’s been a while, but I think the need to get a clear shot for the video also had something to do with it.
What is the reason for needing to keep the oem sensor? From my understanding, on the first gen sv. You are able to replace it due to it being carburetorated. But if the was fuel injected (2nd gen and newer) you would need to keep it. I could be wrong, I'm installing the vapor on my first gen right now and am just trying to figure that out. I do know the temp sensor provided by trail tech is a different thread size than the oem one so you would need an adapter.
You probably could eliminate the stock sensor if you had a plug of the right size to fit in the hole. I think my reasoning at the time was that: A, I didn't have a plug of the right size, and it was better to just leave the sensor in there to avoid a leak (which would be a pain in the neck to fix), and B that I wasn't a hundred percent certain that the sensor wasn't used for anything else. Looking at the wiring diagram, it doesn't appear that it is.
@@AaronAverett awesome, thanks for the response. My plan is to take out the oem sensor and figure out the thread size, order a oil adapter from trail tech (if they have the correct size) and have my new sensor use the oem sensor hole on the thermostat housing. Subscribed!
Hi Aaron Averett , I'm about installing one of this in my ATV, I like to know how is working so far, was close to a good reference point?
If you mean the sensor, then yes, I believe it's accurate. If you mean the Vapor, I'd say it's about an 8/10, relative to the original gauges on most motorcycles. Much better than nothing, but not quite as good as the original gauges. The tachometer, in particular, was a real pain to get working on the SV650, although that may be unique to the SV650.
@@AaronAverett Thank you for your answer is very helpful.
HI Aaron, do you have a gas gauge with this set-up? Thanks!
No. I think I talked about it in the original video, but the add-on light panel has four indicator spots, and I picked the ones I felt were most important (turn signal, high beam, oil pressure, neutral). My riding on that bike was such that I didn't really need a fuel gauge - I could tell just based on mileage whether I was low or not. I realize not everyone may be so fortunate, though.
If you need the fuel indicator, you could wire it up to one of the four indicators - I'd probably give up the turn signal or high beam if I were doing that.
Hey Aaron, thanks for your reply! I don't need a high-beam indicator cuz i have the switch on the left bar to get that, but i ride in remote places sometimes and it's important to know what capacity remains. Plus it seems there's no graduated function but only a 'low' indication
Fair enough.
According to the wiring diagram, the way you'd hook up the fuel light is basically the same as the oil pressure, where you always have 12V, and the switch connects the light to ground. The wires in question are the Red/Black and Blue/light green - I'm not sure which one you'd use. You might try both.
Thanks for your feedback, Aaron