vts gauge for a 1995 spx

[doodhere]

i have a 1995 spx and i have changed out the hood to an xp. i want to add the vts gauge but i'm trying to figure out the wiring. can i just splice into the 2 wires going into the vts motor? this is the motor mounted up front. with 6 wires going to the gauge most of these won't get used. has anyone done this before?

 

[KCB 850]

NO that will ruin the gauge. I just spent some time comparing the schematics for a 95 SPX and a 95XP. There were no provisions in the VTS module on an SPX for a trim gauge.

While I won't go far out on a limb and say you cannot swap a VTS module from an XP into your SPX. I will say in my opinion it is way too much work and way too complicated for a novice. The cost / benefit ratio and the potential for disaster is way too high.

I have a 95 XP and to be candid I rarely look at the trim gauge as I have a better "seat of the pants" indication for the trim position at most times. The only time I may check is when I get back on the ski after a break and forget if it is up , down, or somewhere in the middle.

Robert

 

[doodhere]

NO that will ruin the gauge. I just spent some time comparing the schematics for a 95 SPX and a 95XP. There were no provisions in the VTS module on an SPX for a trim gauge.

While I won't go far out on a limb and say you cannot swap a VTS module from an XP into your SPX. I will say in my opinion it is way too much work and way too complicated for a novice. The cost / benefit ratio and the potential for disaster is way too high.

I have a 95 XP and to be candid I rarely look at the trim gauge as I have a better "seat of the pants" indication for the trim position at most times. The only time I may check is when I get back on the ski after a break and forget if it is up , down, or somewhere in the middle.

Robert

what about a tach? i just don't want a hole left in the hood. thanks, by the way, for the info.

 

[KCB 850]

I have a Trail Tech TTO Tach/Hour Meter that I am going to install on my 95GTX.

http://www.amazon.com/Trail-Tech-Ta...217072&sr=1-3-catcorr&keywords=ATV+tachometer

What gauges do you have now? I think the hole is 2 to 2 1/8 inches, so go to your favorite marine store and see the choices.

Robert