Engine hours counting ?

[kayabusa]

Hi Guys Im new to the bike, quick question, How do I check on the display the total hours on the engine ?

Thank you all.

 

[cornerslider]

I looked all over for that information. The dash on the RC is pretty crude. Yes, it looks fancy, but it really lacks a lot in functions/features...... I determined that the bike simply isn't equipped with that technology? If I'm wrong, someone please chime it. When I checked my valves @ the 600 mile mark, I installed an hour meter that reads off the spark plug wire. Most motocross racers install them on day one. It's a really simple install. Granted, I don't have the hours from break-in, but I figure i'm pretty close enough. In 1,500 miles, I've built 32.5 hours. Based on that, I just add about 10 hours to the total hours indicated for the break-in.

 

[kayabusa]

That's exactly my plan, my bike is brand new and before start using it this weekend I want to start logging hours. (since is a cup bike and I cant see the actual millage) If is not equipped with a hour meter, I will install this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Works-Connection-Tach-Hour-Meter/dp/B00698FFKW

By far the best one.

I looked all over for that information. The dash on the RC is pretty crude. Yes, it looks fancy, but it really lacks a lot in functions/features...... I determined that the bike simply isn't equipped with that technology? If I'm wrong, someone please chime it. When I checked my valves @ the 600 mile mark, I installed an hour meter that reads off the spark plug wire. Most motocross racers install them on day one. It's a really simple install. Granted, I don't have the hours from break-in, but I figure i'm pretty close enough. In 1,500 miles, I've built 32.5 hours. Based on that, I just add about 10 hours to the total hours indicated for the break-in.

 

[cornerslider]

Good call .... FYI- if I can offer some "unsolicited" advise, there really isn't a very good mounting location on the RC (that doesn't get in the way for doing routine maintenance) I mounted mine on the left side of the steering head, on the frame. it's difficult to read it there, but I just stick my phone in there, and take a picture of it. That also helps me log the dates that I did any maintenance work, as it's already stored in my phone- ..... I'll try to attach a photo of the mounting location.

 

[kayabusa]

Great Idea ! send me the pic when you have a chance.

Good call .... FYI- if I can offer some "unsolicited" advise, there really isn't a very good mounting location on the RC (that doesn't get in the way for doing routine maintenance) I mounted mine on the left side of the steering head, on the frame. it's difficult to read it there, but I just stick my phone in there, and take a picture of it. That also helps me log the dates that I did any maintenance work, as it's already stored in my phone- ..... I'll try to attach a photo of the mounting location.

 

[cjwell]

The ecu logs run time, it's under parameters if you have the KTM diag tool . Then there's no need for a external hour meter.

 

[stevieboy]

Are they still called Hobbs meter's?