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Trail Tech Voyager Install (KTM 450 XC-F)

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Trail Tech Voyager Install (KTM 450 XC-F)

The Trail Tech Voyager Is The Top Dog Of GPS Trail Computers. That’s Why I decided I wanted one for my KTM 450 XC-F!

In a different article, I wrote a Trail Tech Voyager review and (spoiler alert). I like it.

KTM 450 XC-F Cuchara Recreation Area Distant PeakInstalling the Voyager was straightforward and only required basic hand tools. Overall the install of the Voyager computer took about an hour.

Trail Tech Voyager Mounting

  1. Test fit the mounting arm
  2. Screw mounting plate to the back of the computer
  3. Screw backing plate to the mounting arm
  4. Attach the mounting arm to the handlebar

The Voyager comes with all the mounting hardware required – ⅞” and 1-⅛” handlebar mount arms and a backing plate for the computer. You will get three different-sized screws, two short screws for the backing plate, one medium screw to mount the backing plate to the arm, and the longest secures the mounting arm to the handlebars. You may need to remove safety foam from the handlebars to mount the Voyager in the center.

Trail Tech Handlebar Test Fit
Trail Tech Mounting Plate
Trail Tech Handlebar mounting
Trail Tech Voyager Handlebar Mounts

Battery Connections

  1. Run power connection to the Trail Tech, making sure to avoid heat sources
  2. Connect the black lead to vehicle GROUND
  3. Connect the red lead to battery positive +

Although the TT Voyager comes with a built-in Lithium-Ion battery, you will still need to connect to the vehicle battery to charge it. If you don’t have a battery on your bike, you will need to get the Trail Tech wall charger (not included).

Never connect positive and negative, always positive and ground!

Trail Tech Wheel Sensor Mounting

  1. Connect the sensor to the brake caliper
  2. Run line up fork alongside the brake line
  3. Mount the magnet inside the disc brake

The wheel sensor provided for my KTM was designed to work with the factory mounting hole on the front caliper. Other brands will require you to mount a sensor to the brake caliper, then replace a disc bolt with a magnetic one.

Trail Tech Voyager Speed Sensor MagnetTrail Tech Voyager Speed Sensor Threads
Speedometer Magnet Mount ClipSpeedometer Magnet Mount Hole (KTM)
Speedometer Sensor Mount (KTM)Speedometer Sensor Mount Cable (KTM)

Engine Sensor (RPM)

  1. Unplug spark plug boot from the plug
  2. Peel back dust cover
  3. Wrap ignition sensor lead around spark plug wire five times
  4. Replace dust cover
  5. Trim Excess wire

If the ignition sensor cable is too long, you can trim it by stripping the black protection layer and cutting the red wire to the length you need it. The engine sensor must be installed between the ignition coil and the spark plug. If your bike has the coil directly attached to the spark plug, you will need to pull back the water weal and wrap the lead around the plug.

Trail Tech Voyager Rev SensorTrail Tech Spark Plug Boot
Trail Tech Spark Plug Boot ReplaceTrail Tech Engine Sensor Wrap

Coolant Temperature Sensor

  1. Locate the radiator hose leaving the engine (out of water pump)
  2. Splice in temperature sensor with supplied hardware.*

Different bikes will have various sensors. My KTM used a square sensor that needed to be mounted; other sensors were spliced directly in line with the hose.

*Because my KTM is the new model of the XC-F, I had to use a bit of extra hose and a few more clamps to make it fit.

Trail Tech Voyager Temperature SensorTrail Tech Voyager Temperature Sensor Clamps and Hose
Engine Tempurature Sensor InstalledEngine Tempurature Sensor - Not Pretty But It Works!

Connections & Cable Management

  1. Once you have all of your sensors connected to your dirt bike, make sure you have enough slack at the handlebars to allow for free turning motion.
  2. Connect the sensors
  3. Zip Tie cables to existing lines for a clean look and go ride!
  4. Connect Leads To GPSZip Tie Connections
    Bundle Messy Cables With A Zip TieZip Tie Cables To Frame

Now that you see how easy it is to install the Trail Tech Voyager, get yours today on Amazon!

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