Favorite hour meter?

[Gasser56]

Just wondering if there's a favorite, reliable hour meter folks are using?  Have a new KLX300R I'd like to add one to.  

Thank you

[Pigsfly]

Cheapest one I can find on AliExpress

[S.O.A.N.Z]

I went with the Scar wireless - but ive only ever bought  one 

[DEATH_INC.]

4 minutes ago, CRJohnny said:

Cheapest one I can find on AliExpress

Me too sort of, I spend a couple more dollars for vibration only and matching colors (red for the CR and yellow on the RM), but still e-bay specials.

[William1]

AFAIK, they are often the same units with different reseller names and features. Personally, I like the ones that have the tach feature. While the tach is only useful for setting idle speed, that really is the only time I need it. They all have about a 10 year life expectancy. So keep an eye on it. When the battery dies, that is it. No gettign a new one and setting the meter to match what the old one read.

[nots0much]

3 hours ago, William1 said:

AFAIK, they are often the same units with different reseller names and features. Personally, I like the ones that have the tach feature. While the tach is only useful for setting idle speed, that really is the only time I need it. They all have about a 10 year life expectancy. So keep an eye on it. When the battery dies, that is it. No gettign a new one and setting the meter to match what the old one read.

They'll show max RPM, too. Kinda fun to know. 

[MayhemMOORE]

I have a Tusk on my RM and the TTR, and another cheap brand on the KLX. The YZ is nice having the app which tracks hours and all that. The TTR never shows me the correct RPM's though unless I hold the wire that's going from the lead to the meter against the frame with one finger. If I just leave it be while running, it shows around 6K rpm's at idle. 

Edited November 15, 2021 by MayhemMOTO

[suckbangblow]

Hardline is my favorite. They seem to last forever. I've used them a few times and always a good experience.

[76xtdrvr]

I have a Hardline on my 2012 xc150. 8 years later, it's still doing its job.

[BazookaJoe]

I buy the cheapies on Ebay.  But- something I have noticed about the two I have bought, is that they both read lower hours than what my Yamaha internal clocks have reported.  The Yamaha clock is consistently about 10% less run time.  The difference is ok though, because I use my hour meter as a reference for the timing of oil changes.   

[Nate Levi]

Custom Mx works great and is mostly waterproof 

[Nigel18]

Do you just want hours or speed, trip mileage, hours, service reminders and odometer too ? And how much you willing to spend ? I run the Trail Tech Endurance 2 but it’s more than just an hour meter and costs 5 x as much ? 

[Tripilot]

I'm glad you brought this idea up!  I am getting ready to do an extensive remodel/upgrade to my KDX220 and had thought (and then forgot) about installing an hour meter.  That said, I found a mechanical, analog one for a very reasonable price that will work nicely.  Shipping is quite reasonable too.    https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/hobbs-169635-black-electro-mechanical-boat-honeywell-hour-meter?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp1050103B&sc_intid=1050103B&gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z_goB_KEVfzmpklmdipkBYz0HX90NdoYMk2e-umce0u1I44JyMOVuhoCfRQQAvD_BwE

[aclfish]

Trail Tech TTO mini hour meter/Tach combo. 

[scooter12]

Works Connection has worked great for me. 

[Joseph Misquez]

I've had this on my compressor for years.I really couldn't tell you how it'll hold upon a bike.https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G1ASSTC/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Simon J]

I have a few ebay cheapies and a motominder one which is nice and small.

[Phloyd]

I have a hardlines hour/tach meter on my 2021 KLX 300r and it is flawless so far.  It took only minutes to install to the frame beside the rad on left side.  

[Durango_Dave]

Tiny Tach https://tinytach.com/

My first one lasted 17 years ? on my 2002 KTM 400 exc so when it finally died I bought another one. Made right here in the USA I believe ? and besides the engine hour meter I use the tachometer to set the idle speed ?

[jtrobb]

$5 when in stock, I keep a couple on hand.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SPZZ8LX/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1