Steve Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 I need to start collecting data so that I can work abit more logically at improving my times. I have nothing at the moment, so I am thinking a good lap timer for my bike would be a start. Has anyone got any liked/disliked brands, models etc. cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Steve, I personally use a modified stop watch attached to the steering head bracket. A push button on the left handle bar is wired in parallel to the stop watch to trigger a lap time. I can record complete laps, and/or segment times (I use the overhead signage as a reference). The 100 lap memory stop watch cost $25 and push button (with wires) was $5.00. Just remember, all this data that you're collecting is no good if you don't write it down, including notes. Make photocopies of the page 'Race Day Record' from either of the 'Twist Of The Wrist' books. On the other side, photocopy a diagram of the track. When you make any changes (suspension, tire pressure, gearing, weather conditions etc) note them all down. Write everything down; thoughts, ideas, plans. And when you review your notes at a later time, write more notes. Where is the best value? Pen and paper. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Kane Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Steve, Can you post (or e-mail me off list) HOW you made this modified lap timer? I undersatnd the concept but the interface between the switch and the watch is where I am puzzled. Thanks, Kevin Kane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Kevin, The button on the handlebar is a MX Kill Switch (red button in picture), the wires from the MotorX switch go into the stopwatch, the wires are soldered to the connectors of the split/lap button switch inside. I start the stopwatch before I leave the pits. Now when I press the red button the handle bar, it simulates the the split/lap button being pressed. The stopwatch in the picture is over 4 years old, and I need to change the battery about every year. There are around six clones of this stopwatch that I know of, after they saw this setup. Hope the above pictures in the links help. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu#71 Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 You could just take a mate along with a stop watch? They then could watch you around the track and comment on body positioning etc? Just a thought...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Kane Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Bones, Thanks for the detail...Stu, love the suggestion but based on her enthusiasm for my riding, that ain't ever going to happen. Kevin Kane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAT COP Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Hay there Kevin. You could alwaise get one of new Aprilia's they now have lap timers standard in the new bikes. expencive stop watch but hay wat a statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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