Head temp. warning level - trailtech computer
 

Hi folks,

I have a trailtech computer on my XT600E with a temperature sensor which fits around the spark plug of my bike to measure the temp of the head. There is a warning light which comes on when the temp. of the head reaches a specified point. Factory default is set at 250 celsius. Anyone know what an appropriate temp. might be to set the warning light at for the XT?

Matt :)

I have the same unit on a TTR600.

I can get to the temp readout to go off the scale if I ride it hard. I had to reset the 'warning light to max, then the red light to max too.

To be honest I just don't think it's any use connected to the spark plug.

Would be better if it could be put in the oil system somewhere.

Hi Gasup,

Yeah, I'm a bit sceptical about its usefulness, but I figure if I've got it I might as well use it. Mine only triggers the orange light (at 250 degrees) after prolonged riding on the motorway at over 70mph. I don't ride my bike very hard though and this rarely occurs.

Matt :)

Do you guys have it set to Fahrenheit??
250F is around 120Celcius so...


Vando :cool4:

Mine is set to C. not F.

I know 250c sounds high, but we are talking about the temp of the <metal>head around the plug, not the coolant, or oil - these bikes are air cooled.

You sure there isn't a wrong setting on just one of the programs?
I'm not saying your wrong!
Maybe it's a computer glitch?
It's just sounds kinda off.... 250ºC...that should allow for some nice cooking no?
:oops2:

If it keeps it up like that just make it read the atmospheric air temperature instead of the engine temp?


I still haven't received the TT vapor stealth + indicator dashboard that I bought for my 1990 XT600E but I should have it in a month or so..

I do know you can put the temperature gauge on one of the cylinder head bolts (from reading the TT vapor manual) and it should read the temp..


Vando :mchappy: