How To: Trail Tech Vapor Installation 1080p (on 2014 Suzuki DRZ400SM)

Video documenting the installation of a Trail Tech Vapor dash on a 2014 Suzuki DR-Z400SM. This installation should be pretty generic to any DRZ model though, and I've made notes where things are SM specific.
Trail Tech Vapor Model 752-301 (radiator screw instead of sensor that requires cutting into the hose)
Trail Tech Bracket 022-OEB

[@alexjohnson3696]

I know this is a few years old now, but that’s for posting - it helped a lot. All the best from down under

[@JohnPaulCraig]

I'm glad it helped, have fun riding!

[@davidhoward8951]

You want to sell the old speedometer

[@stavets448]

Thanks for you're time making this video, very helpful!

[@JohnPaulCraig]

I'm still around 200 miles on mine, still get the issue where the speedometer is either perfect or 1/3 of actual speed. Haven't figured it out yet. I noticed you said it turns on when you turn the key. If installed properly, it actually shouldn't turn on with the key I believe, but instead should be connected to the constant 12v line. the screen will turn off when unused and will auto turn on when it gets data (like rpm or wheel speed).

[@coltonkinney1388]

I tried searching those model numbers and not having any luck. All these kits has the cut in coolest temp line. Do you have any links

[@vagrant318]

The socket you started talking about at 3:20 to run the power to- did you just cut that off the original speedo?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Yes, at around 4:10 I show how to splice it into the new dash

[@mfwesley]

I cant find that mounting bracket. Can you provide a link? They might not make them anymore but figure I'd ask. Thanks and nice setup

[@JohnPaulCraig]

www.amazon.com/Trail-Tech-022-OEB-Bracket-Protector/dp/B00230JYDE

[@cloudrojo]

Hey bro, how much total time you needed to install?

[@tommcdowell]

Hey man I’m finally getting around to doing the entire install right now. I’m throwing the trail tech on one of those motodash2s from drzrider. I have the ‘17 version of the sm. What did you set the parameters for the wheel size to get the speedometer? Oh and one other thing. The old speedometer cable- did you just tape it up and just leave it in there? Let me know if that last question doesn’t make sense. Thank you so much for doing the walk through. It has been fairly easy thanks to you.

[@JohnPaulCraig]

I used 1884mm as the wheel size. Its been decently accurate when it actually is. I've had some issues where at times it shows about 1/3 the speed im actually going, but i think it's either sensor placement or strength of the magnet or something, but when its in the right range, it seems to be accurate using that value. As for the old cable, i removed it all completely then duct taped the old hole by the axle because i need the sensor housing as a spacer. If i find a nicer solution i'll swap it out, but for now it works fine.

[@tommcdowell]

John-Paul Craig thanks buddy!

[@brad6779]

www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/product/zeta-speedometer-gear-canceller/189 In case you're still on the lookout for something to replace the speedo drive

[@slightlyhyped2682]

awesome vid!! I'm leaning towards the trail tech vapor for my drz after mine stopped working completely still turns on but speedo and odo stopped and reset to 0.. Hows it holding up so far? also last question can you add The miles you thought you had LOL?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Holding up fine. My only gripe is the speedo sometimes registers perfect, and sometimes it's like 1/3 speed. It's strange. I've fiddled with the magnet but no real change. But it's better than not at all. Most of the time it's right. You can set the odometer, but since it's not "official" that you can, I didn't mention how. You should be able to Google it pretty easily though. I set mine to what my previous odometer was.

[@slightlyhyped2682]

dope! thanks for your reply! @@JohnPaulCraig

[@coreya2294]

Tried installing mine tonight and now there’s no power to the bike. Nothing turns on. Headlight, dash, turn signals, etc. bike won’t even start. Any idea?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

If all is connected right...blow a fuse maybe?

[@Chris-sw3su]

I would recommend taking it to someone that knows what they are doing. Don't mess with what you don't understand, I had to learn the hard way...

[@apriliaaars]

good video, how are you satisfied with this speedometer? any issues ? works fine?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

I had issues where the speed displayed would sometimes be too low, like 16mph when I was doing about 40, but then it'd go back to normal once I stopped. A little annoying but not major. Otherwise it was good.

[@KawiJohnny]

This was a great tutorial, but had a quick question, for the blinker/neutral light/high beam light did you just get rid of it? Im tryna to find a way to keep my stock blinker light with the new trail tech.

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Kawi Johnny I just got rid of them for now, but trailtech makes an optional additional housing to retain the temp/hibeam/signal lights

[@KawiJohnny]

John-Paul Craig Oh thats great info! Ive been looking for something like that. Do they have that on their website??

[@JohnPaulCraig]

www.trailtech.net/accessories/gauges-accessories/vapor-mounts/022-pda

[@polska1407]

Where did you get the bracket from? Or did you make it yourself?

[@yodad9933]

Should have put the link in description

[@patw9175]

Is there not a way to keep the dash lights (neutral, high beam etc)?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

There's an optional expansion piece that has all the lights, but I didn't get it.

[@devinthedude5784]

when I turn the key my dash lights up no problem. But just the other day I was riding and my miles stopped at 1999.9 trying​ to get a new one from trailteck.

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Devin the dude , if you're talking about the stock dash, first check the back of the unit...the speedometer cable tends to fall off a lot. sometimes it's as easy as plugging it back in.

[@w1zzle]

Can you adjust the max. travelled kilometers? So you can keep the old amount

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Yes you can, but I don't remember exactly how. I just googled it.

[@w1zzle]

@@JohnPaulCraig Okay great. Where did you find the model with the radiator screw tho? I only find the hose sensor one.

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Trail Tech 752-301 Black Vapor Stealth Computer www.amazon.com/dp/B003177CUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xj7oCbC69SPS7

[@honda4x4tj]

Hey bro do you have original dash! of your drz how much??$$ am from sd!!

[@YourLocalStunter]

I already installed mine but, did you keep the old speedo drive on as well and just remove the cables or did you just leave it on as a spacer? Just wanna see if i should leave it or take it off....

[@JohnPaulCraig]

Rizky_Buizness I left it as a spacer for now. I took the cable out of it and just taped over the hole until I find a legit spacer, but I'm in no hurry.

[@nsxproperties560]

I have a dr200 which is air cooled. How does that work out?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

You won't need the coolant temp guage of course, but the speedo and tach are pretty universal, so as long as you have a currently powered guage cluster that you can use the power wires from, it should work out. The Trailtechs are pretty generic overall.

[@metaldog7128]

What was wrong with the original clocks??

[@JohnPaulCraig]

My speedo cable kept coming loose, then after I changed my front wheel, it stopped working completely. It runs on a cheap plastic gear. Plus it has no tach. Trailtech gives more info and somewhat more reliably.

[@metaldog7128]

Cool ok 👍 just wondering

[@benjaminwest7773]

This is a relatively old video but, are you able to add a gas gauge?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

It may be possible, but i'm not aware of any. I think for most bikes the gas guage is integrated with the fuel pump, so i'm not sure how it'd be done.

[@aikau2]

Hello, what is the reference of the screw sensor on the trail tech site? Thanks for the video

[@JohnPaulCraig]

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but i think you're referring to the radiator/coolant temperature sensor. There are two styles, one requires cutting into the radiator hose, and the other is simply a screw that goes in the top of the radiator. The kit that comes with the screw is part number 752-301. The link for JUST the temperature sensor is here: www.trailtech.net/digital-gauges/digital-gauges-replacement-parts/temperature-sensor/v300-001

[@aikau2]

Thank you, it was the screw that goes on top of the radiator. Thanks

[@翁偉翔-g6d]

very good video thanks share

[@RayStick10]

How do you know, how much gas you got???

[@JohnPaulCraig]

RayStick 1.0 you don't. You just leave the fuel selector on "on" and if it dies, you switch to reserve and get to a gas station.

[@Britzie_]

How do you calibrate the speedo to your wheelsize?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

STiCKxaH you enter the diagnostic mode and one of the options is wheel size, meaning outer circumference of the wheel (in millimeters). one easy way is to mark on cement when the valve stem is directly at the bottom, then push the bike until the front wheel made 1 revolution and the valve stem is at the bottom again and mark that spot, then measure the distance between them.

[@shannonheathcliffmul]

legeeend!

[@devinthedude5784]

no it's the trailteck speedo

[@tommcdowell]

How pissed were you when you realized you took the whole carb off for nothing? That’s no easy task man!

[@JohnPaulCraig]

tommcdowell taking off the carb at all pisses me off. I wish someone would make a damn street legal factory supermoto that's fuel injected in America, and not a 12000$ Husqvarna, lol

[@tommcdowell]

John-Paul Craig I hear you man. When I did my jd jet kit I spun it in place and didn’t have to remove the whole thing. That made things a lot easier. Thank you for your video btw. I got the 752-700 vapor for my 2017 400sm and it came with the radiator hose insert. After watching your video, I ordered the screw from trail tech. I believe it’s compatible. Your video will save me a lot of hassle. Did you ever put the tach on the spark plug?

[@JohnPaulCraig]

not yet, its good enough. the graph is fine, just the number is flaky, and i dont use the view with the number so it doesnt bother me enough yet

[@tomthomsen11]

Core Moto brake lines!

[@thomasrenfrow609]

That's a lot of bullshit for a few extras, lol.