Trail Tech STRIKER User manual

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Quick-start
Normal Mode
Setup Mode
Data Reset
Adjust Trip Distance Mode
Backlight
Switch Screens
Stop Watch
Enter Setup
Switch Screens
Scroll Value
Next Digit
Reset Ride Data
Enter / Exit
Scroll Value

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Trail Tech brings functionality and life to your motor vehicle with
high quality and innovation. To ensure long and trouble-free
operation, this User’s Manual contains valuable information about
how to operate and maintain your digital gauge properly.
Please read this manual carefully.
If you call to request service for your Striker digital gauge, you
need the date of purchase, dealer’s name, address, and telephone
number. Warranty service requires proof of purchase.
PURCHASE DATE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
DEALER PHONE
Keep this book and sales slip together for future reference.
A Note to You

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WARNING
• Read all instructions before
using Striker.
• Avoid contact with gasoline,
degreasers or other chemical
cleaners.
• Striker can be used in the
rain but should not be used
underwater.
• Do not wash with pressure
washer.
• When installing Striker,
disconnect the vehicle battery.
Precautions
• When installing radiator hose
temperature sensors, make
sure it fits BEFORE cutting the
radiator hose.
• Do not leave the main unit in
direct sunlight when not riding.
• Check gap between speed
sensor and magnet periodically.
• Do not bend, twist, kink or
abuse the sensor cables.
• To reduce the risk of injury,
do not disassemble Striker or
its accessories.
PAY ATTENTION
TO THE TRAIL!

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Specifications
FUNCTION
Current Speed
Average Speed
Maximum Speed
(Trip) Distance
Odometer
Voltage
Minimum Voltage
Maximum Voltage
Hourmeter / Clock
Ride Time
Stop Watch
Accum. Ride Time
Air Temperature
Engine Temperature
Max Engine Temp
Oil Reminder
Care Reminder
Low Battery
Tire Size
RANGE
4 - 299.9
4 - 299.9
4 - 299.9
0.00 - 299999
0.00 - 299999
1.6-52.6
1.6-52.6
1.6-52.6
12h or 24h
0:0:0 - 9999:59
0:0:0 - 9999:59
0:0:0 - 9999:59
0 - 999º
0 - 999º
0 - 999º
0.0 - 9999
0.0 - 9999
~ 1 year life
0 - 3999 mm
UNITS
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
KM or M
KM or M
VAC/VDC
VAC/VDC
VAC/VDC
H:M:S
H:M:S
H:M:S
H:M:S
ºC or ºF
ºC or ºF
ºC or ºF
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
3V
mm
ICON

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Specifications
PHYSICAL FEATURE
Speed/Distance Sensor
Temperature Sensors
Voltage Sensor
Remote Thumb Switch
Backlight
Product Dimensions
Screen Dimensions
Product Weight
Wheel Circumference
Operation Temperature
Storage Temperature
Battery
External Power Input
Critical Environment
DESCRIPTION
Non-contact Magnetic Sensor
External Ambient and
Engine Thermistor Sensors
Red/Black Power Wire
Optional, Mirrors Main Buttons
5 White LED Group
106.93x59.46x23.7mm WxHxD
(4.21x2.34x0.93”)
78.75 x 28.6mm (3.1 x 1.13”)
3.9 oz. (110 grams) (0.24 lbs.)
0 to 3999 mm
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
-20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
3V CR2032 (About 1 Year life)
9.0-400 VAC (No Polarity)
9.0-55.0 VDC (No Polarity)
Amber/Red LED Alert System

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Physical Features
LEFT BUTTON CENTER BUTTON RIGHT BUTTON
TOP
MIDDLE
BOTTOM
REMOTE
AMBER LED RED LED
Striker Computer:
Main Computer:
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LEDs:
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Remote Switch:
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The Striker computer has 3 buttons and 2 LED’s.
Amber Warning LED:
Red Danger LED:
Duplicates buttons on the main computer (sold separately.)
Voltage [Flash], Temperature [Solid]
Voltage [Flash], Temperature [Solid]

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Physical Features
The
Wires:
Temperature
Sensor:
The temperature
sensor is mounted in
the radiator hose or
cylinder head.
Remote Switch:
Connect the handlebar
remote switch accessory (sold
separately) to this connector.
The remote switch mirrors the
buttons on the main unit, for
accessibility closer to the hand
while riding.
Speed Sensor:
The speed sensor is mounted
to the brake caliper on the
wheel. Without the speed
sensor mounted, Striker
cannot display speed or gather
distance data.
Power Cable:
The power wire
connects anywhere
in the vehicle’s
electrical circuit,
or straight to the
battery terminals.
Ambient
Temperature
Sensor

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Physical Features
Reset Button:
Use of the reset button will erase data for the current ride including
stop watch and trip distance. ODO and ART are permanent.
Striker has an internal 3.0V watch type battery (#CR2032). The
computer can be run from the internal battery without being
connected to a vehicle power source. For proper, full-featured
use (LEDs and voltage readouts), connect to vehicle power.
To change the battery, unscrew the battery cap on the back of
the computer with a coin. Make sure the positive side of the
battery is facing up when replaced.
REPLACE WITH BATTERY MODEL NUMBER #CR2032
Internal Battery:
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BATTERY
RESET
BUTTON
MOUNTING
HOLES

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Physical Features
Bar Mounting:
Place nuts and bolts
as shown in picture.
Temperature Sensors:
Please see-model-specific
instructions for mounting procedure.
Cylinder Head Temperature
Sensor for air-cooled machines.
Temperature Sensor
in-line in radiator hose for
water-cooled machines.
TEMP.
SENSOR
RADIATOR
HOSE
SPARK
PLUG

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Physical Features
There are two screw holes on
the back of Striker. Use the
included M4 bolts to mount to
any flat surface.
If other than provided screws
are used, make sure they are
not too long for mounting holes.
Screws that are too long will
damage internal
components of Striker.
Flat/Surface Mount:
DRILL TEMPLATE
SCALE 1:1
Drill Size:
• 4.2mm
• 0.165”
107.5mm
40mm
59.5mm
Mounting
Hole
Accepts
M4 Bolts

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Physical Features
Connect to 12 volt system:
12 Volt Systems:
The backlight will be 5x brighter.
The temperature and voltage
indicator LEDs will be enabled.
The voltage readout will function.
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OPTION 1) BATTERY WIRED:
Connect the power cables
directly to the vehicle’s 12 volt
battery.
As an alternative to running wires all the way to the battery, it is
possible to tap into the electrical system. It is best to connect so
power is not interrupted by the key switch.
OPTION 2) SYSTEM TAP:
The “LO” indicator will activate if
voltage drops below 2.45V.
Striker draws too little power to
drain the vehicle battery.
Striker is polarity
independent.
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Power Wire

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Physical Features
Striker needs two things to be
able to collect distance data:
1. A magnet placed on the
spinning part of the wheel.
2. A speed sensor, placed
on the stationary part of the
wheel.
The magnet spins around tripping the sensor switch each time--
giving Striker speed, distance and time data.
The magnet is installed on the brake rotor because it spins with
the wheel. The provided magnetic bolt can simply replace a stock
rotor bolt (see above picture). If that will not work, glue the spare
magnet in a hole on the
brake rotor. (JB Weld or
a similar slow-cure epoxy
works well.)
After the magnet is in, the
sensor is placed on a non-
spinning part the wheel, rotor
shield, or provided bracket.
ATV Sensor/Magnet Installation:
ATV Magnet Bolt
ATV Speed
Sensor

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Physical Features
Motorcycle Sensor/Magnet Installation:
Motorcycles, like ATVs,
need a magnet placed
on the spinning part
of the wheel and the
sensor installed to a non-
spinning part.
The magnet typically gets
bolted or glued to the
brake rotor. The speed
sensor wire should come
from the back of the
computer, be cable-tied to the brake line as it travels down the front
forks, then attached to the brake caliper.
Striker can tell how far and fast
it’s traveled by how many times
the magnet passes the sensor.
Many Motorcycles and ATVs
have special installation
procedures. Refer to the
provided installation insert for
model-specific instructions.
Optimum Magnet Rotation Path
Magnet About to Pass Under Sensor

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Measure Wheel Size
Diameter
x3.14
Wheel Size =
Wheel Diameter(mm)
x3.14
Knowing your exact wheel size it critical for Striker to calculate
correct speed and distance data. The more accurate the wheel
size, the better Striker performs.
Overview:
Method 1: Ruler
Find the
circumference
of front wheel by
measuring its
diameter in
millimeters. Multiply
the Wheel Diameter by 3.14.
The result is your wheel size.
On a flat surface, mark the tire sidewall and the ground with a
marking pen. Roll the wheel until the mark on the tire completes
one revolution and is back on the ground. Mark the ground at this
location. Measure the distance between the marks on the ground
in millimeters (multiply inches by 25.4 to convert to mm). Use
this number for your wheel size. For accuracy, the rider’s weight
should be on the bike when making the measurement.
Method 2: Rolling

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Measure Wheel Size
This is the most accurate method.
1. Set the wheel size to 2110mm (motorcycle) or 1675 (ATV).
2. Find a length of road where the distance is known.
3. Ride the distance, noting how far the computer reads (i.e. the
road is known to be 5 miles and the computer shows 4.95 miles.)
4. Use the numbers to solve for X in the following equation:
Method 3: Distance Measurement
X = 2131
5. Enter the number found above into Striker.
X = 5 x 2110
4.95
(new wheel size) (actual miles) x (current wheel size)
(current miles)
=
X = 10550
4.95

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User Interface
Normal Mode:
All of the information that Striker provides is on one of these 3
screens. When riding, the user has the choice of staying on
Screen 1 or Screen 2. Screen 3 contains statistical information
and reverts back to screen 1 after a short period.
TO SWITCH BETWEEN SCREENS,
PRESS THE CENTER BUTTON
(or the middle button on the remote.)
or
Screen 1:
• Speed (pg.21)
• Trip Distance (pg.22)
• Clock (pg.26)
• Voltage (pg.24)
• Engine Temp (pg.25)
• Ride Time (pg.27)

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User Interface
Screen 2:
• Speed (pg.21)
• Trip Distance (pg.22)
• Clock (pg.26)
• Voltage (pg.24)
• Air Temp (pg.25)
• Stop Watch (TT) (pg.26)
Average speed may be set up to display on screen 2 rather
than on screen 3 (pg.38).
Screen 3:
• Avg Speed (pg.21)
• Max Speed (pg.21)
• Odometer (pg.22)
• Clock (pg.26)
• Accum. Ride Time (pg.27)
• Max Voltage (pg.24)
• Min Voltage (pg.24)
• Max Engine Temp (pg.25)
Striker alternately displays min/max voltage
and avg/max speed every 2 seconds.

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System Features
Overview:
System Modes:
• “Normal Mode” is displayed during regular use. (pg.18-19)
• “Sleep Mode” displays only the clock after inactivity. (pg.20)
• “Setup Mode” edits system options. (pg.31-38)
• “Trip Distance Edit Mode” edits the distance (DST) value. (pg.23)
• “Trip Data Reset” resets temporary values to 0. (pg.30)
Available Data:
• Speedometer (Speed, Average Speed, Maximum Speed)
• Voltage (Voltage, Maximum Voltage, Minimum Voltage)
• Distance (Odometer, Adjustable Trip Distance)
• Clock (Time of Day, Ride Time, Stop Watch,
Accumulated Ride Time)
• Temperature (Ambient Air and Engine)
Sleep Mode:
If Striker sees no activity (either wheel movement or a button
press) for 5 minutes, it will enter sleep mode and only
display the clock. Sleep
mode will end when any
activity is noticed.