Digitron which one and why?

[Motorrad]

Okay... going to bite the bullet and buy a Digitron... Yea yea I know... You can find where I have said in the past on here, I dont see a need for them... But Figure Ill move it around to a few other bikes in the barn to get them set up better...

BUT it will LIVE on the Kx500...

So here is the deal.

Dont want a HUGE honking thing on the bars...

1. I cant find dimentions of them.. (single display, dual display, etc)  have a link to this?

2. 50 series vs 30 vs 40?

3. I NEED EGT and CHT... tach would be nice to have also...

4. I want to be able to download to a laptop and review.. (

5. Im leaning tward the large single display, probly would just leave it in EGT mode all the time with a warning light for CHT...
 

They show a picture of the 50 series in a single display, but no price listing etc.... I may just have to call them...

[mdw471]

Motorad

The Digatron is a fantastic product! I would agree that the four window display gets a bit big on the bars. 2, 3, or four windows...the displays are very easy to read in a tuck, but there are also programmable 'info/warning' lights on most of the units.

The product was orginally designed for kart use and they have no problem dealing with the vibration of the 2s motor. It is important to run the leads seperated from the K5's ignition wires.

The display and sensors have proven their durability, but the wires are scary thin and need to be protected. The conectors have a spring lock that works well, but needs to be protected from the elements.... consider the kart track are pretty clean and dry places.

One thing I might consider is using the digatron to set your baseline and then taking full advantage of the protection that the toolbox offers. I don't think I have ever seen a set of EGT/CHT gauges that could survive a KX5 loop.

If you sort out where you want to mount stuff, Digatron will cut your wires to fit!

The single display is a good idea, but the four channel display is scream'n cool and the graphes don't lie! I would really consider one of the bigger units and just admit it is a tuning tool. At the very least, figure out a way to protect the plugs on the back of the unit.

Mark

[Motorrad]

WOW good reply mark. thanks!

I was thinking of mounting it where my current speedo is.. (reason speed would be nice)

Possibly spending some time on the mill and making a case for it kind of like the one my speedo is in..

It would be quick remove, so If I was running a race, I could take it off after some "tuning" in the morning... otherwise Id feel safe running it Id think..






Im not worried about cables.. I have access to the clear shrink tube they use to coat the outside of steel braided lines... So that would be a must...




So the 30 series doesnt do datalogging? is this a correct statment? (even though it says it supports chart software??)

[Motorrad]

here are the specs...

50SN Series Weights & Dimensions:     

 
 Weight
 Length
 Height
 Depth
 
DT-51
 14 oz.
 4"
 3.5"
 1.2"
 
DT-52
 12 oz.
 3"
 3.5"
 1.2"
 
DT-53
 19 oz.
 6.1"
 3.5"
 1.2"
 
DT-54
 17 oz.
 5"
 3.5"
 1.2"
 

[DoldGuy]

Motorrad,
I have the 54 Series (4 Display) mounted on the K5. Reason for this model is I want to use this on my other bikes as you mentioned & with this model you can view mutiple EGTs, CHTs (My RZ will be next in line for the Digatron). As Mark stated it is a great tuning tool & would not use during a "Desert Race" as it is, but if you were to make a case I think it would be okay & it can also give you MPH if needed.
As mentioned on another topic the gauge really helped me determine that something was not right on my motor which lead me to investigate the problem & without it, would have taken alot longer without it and sure more dollars wasted. I was also able to tell at what RPM the "Butt Dyno" said the motor was making & not making power, & the data downloaded to the computer confirmed what I felt. The software for the Data is amazing to look at and determine if your rich or lean, what rpm, etc.
The folks at Digatron are great to work with & Betty (owners daughter) really knows her stuff & will listen to your questions & explain how their system works & offer even more means to accomodate. Give her a call & tell her the "OldGuy" whose wife bought the gauge for him said she knows it all!
DoldGuy

[DoldGuy]

Picture of the Digatron mounted on the trees:

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,6385.45.html

(Reply # 70)


EDIT:
(took the liberty to IMG code the pics for ya.... Motorrad)

[kaw rider]

can you teach a old dog new trix

[Motorrad]

can you teach a old dog new trix

TRUE I Am very old dog in my ways..

but I am also a tech nerd.. (benifit of growing up in my generation)

Talked to betty at digatron.. you were right doug. that lady knows her stuff!!

She set me straight, that the single display wont do what I want to do..

so I ended up with this (from this vendor also) as they were great to deal with on the phone, actually took the part off the shelf for me, to measure stuff. etc...   and their price is TONS lower than anyone else..

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Digatron-DT-52K-MAX-680524-1412

[DoldGuy]

I know you will be amazed at the info it will show you & being a couple of generations behind me you can teach this ole dog 

[kaw rider]

doug
would you tune another bike with out one.

I've been working with data logger for also most 20 years now and it nice to have.

[Motorrad]

doug
would you tune another bike with out one.

I've been working with data logger for also most 20 years now and it nice to have.

Im sure Ill have that same oppinion once I use one..

Like Doug.. I consider myself pretty good with the brass.. and didnt see the need...

BUT after talking to doug today, about how much he has learned from it, etc... I cant wait to further my education...


Can I talk any of you into snapping pictures of their exaust sensor mount location etc?

[kaw rider]

here a picture from marks bike. look at the high cht, tell you the water temp is up there.

[Motorrad]

I know you will be amazed at the info it will show you & being a couple of generations behind me you can teach this ole dog 

Just let me know the next time you need to set the clock on your VCR.   I got ya covered.

[mdw471]

here a picture from marks bike.

...who's bike is this?

[kaw rider]

It is a picture of mdw471 bike.