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Thursday October 4th, 2007

DMC'S Moto Trainer Lap Timer-Product Review

As racers we all have the same questionDid I have the fastest lap time or was that one faster than the last? Breaking our own record lap time is a huge goal for all of us. Over the years weve seen the complicated MyChron Light TG Lap Timer, the LSP MX Timer, and the Victory Lap timer. Although I havent personally used any of these, I have heard that they are too big, too complicated, or just arent right for MX in some way. The fix for this? The Moto Trainer Lap Timer from DMC Sports.
The Moto Trainer Lap Timer is one of the greatest little must haves for a racer. It is mounted on the left side of your handle bars with a velcro strip. Since the device is lightweight (about an ounce) the velcro is plenty to hold it tight. Although, on the smaller bikes like my CRF50F pit bike, it came a loose a few times. On my CR150F race bike it did just fine and the location was perfect.

The Moto Trainer is super easy to use and water proof (a big deal here in Florida!). Not only that but it has a 100 lap memory, can be used for starts, displays your total riding time, and also calculates your slowest/fastest times. The Moto Trainer is sold for just under $50 but in my opinion probably could be sold for a little less. Dont get me wrong, I would suggest this product to any of my friends but a few changes might not hurt. Although this product is durable, making it even more so would make the timer a little bit more appealing. Also, When I was trying to beat the clock, it was hard to read the small screen while jumping or going over rhythm sections. Having a slightly larger screen would definitely help a lot.

My overall experience using the lap timer was great. It helped me improve because I would see my lap times go from 1:13 to 1:12, and lower. Trying to beat the clock gives you an adrenaline rush and is a personal motivator. The Moto Trainer Lap Timer is especially great for those days when you just want to ride by yourself or dont have any help at the track because you dont need anyone with a pitboard and handheld timer. So, if youre looking for a fairly cheap, quick, and great lap timer then check out DMCs Moto Trainer Lap Timer!

Posted by Jessica @ 9:09PM - Permalink - 0 Comments - 0 Trackbacks
Tags: moto lap timer dmc motocross

THE AUTHOR

Jessica "Motogirl" Lee is a 34 year old motocross racer and journalist. Born into a family of motorcycle enthusiasts and industry insiders, she has been riding and nurturing a passion for motorcycles from the age of four.

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