Articles
In the Blog section, you’ll find technical articles, product introductions, and practical content related to motorcycles. The goal is to clearly explain technology and components and support informed decisions.
Instructions, manuals, and support content are available in the Support section.
Total entries: 15
Power Relay on a Motorcycle: Switching Auxiliary Loads Safely
High-draw accessories should not hang directly on a thin vehicle wire. A power relay separates control current from load current – here is how it works.
12V Connection on the Motorcycle: Model-Specific Connectors & Fuse Taps
From the BMW SZ connector to KTM's ACC connections and the Sumitomo connectors of the Japanese manufacturers: which factory 12 V connections exist, how they are wired and how to find the connector...
12 V Power Supply and Electrical Accessories on the Motorcycle
Running electrical accessories on your motorcycle raises three questions: where do you get the power, how do you fuse it, and how do you protect the battery? This overview sorts out connection...
FANTIC Caballero 500 on the Dyno: New vs. Old – Minarelli vs. Zongshen
What does the new Minarelli engine in the FANTIC Caballero 500 really deliver? EURO5+ against the proven EURO4 Zongshen on the Dynojet dyno – plus over 2,000 km of real-world riding and a...
CUMPAN Tachometer and Engine Temperature for the Suzuki DR-Z4S / DR-Z4SM
Tachometer, engine temperature and shift light for the Suzuki DR-Z4S / DR-Z4SM – retrofitted with the CUMPAN, fully plug-in and reversible without a trace.
On the Scale: What Does My Motorcycle Really Weigh?
How much does a motorcycle really weigh? This overview collects our weighing videos, where motorcycles are weighed ready to ride and usually with a full tank. Accessories, modifications, or special...
CUMPAN Tachometer and Gear Indicator for Yamaha XT 600
CUMPAN provides a digital tachometer, gear indicator and speed display for the Yamaha XT 600. The gear is calculated via a reed sensor – without requiring a factory gear sensor.
Stainless Steel Thread Adapters – when the thread doesn\'t fit the component
Does a sensor, mirror or hose not fit the existing thread? A2 stainless steel thread adapters provide a corrosion-resistant, leak-tight connection between female and male threads. Includes a...
Monitoring Oil Pressure and Oil Temperature – Why It Makes Sense
Oil temperature and oil pressure provide valuable insight into lubrication and engine condition. A technical overview with practical examples.
Gear Indicator & Oil Pressure on KTM LC4 and LC8 – Retrofit and Technical Basics
How can gear indicator and oil pressure be retrofitted on KTM LC4 and LC8 engines? This article explains technical basics, signal sources and installation principles.
RPM, engine temperature & more: How CUMPAN can be used on any internal combustion engine
The use of the CUMPAN does not depend on the vehicle model, but on the available signals and the possibility of integrating sensors. This article explains how engine speed, oil or coolant...
Gear indicator for KTM 690, Husqvarna 701 & GasGas 700 – which gear sensor is fitted at the factory, and what can the CUMPAN show?
Not every 690 and 701 leaves the factory the same way: the fitted gear sensor decides whether the CUMPAN shows every gear or only neutral plus 2nd and 3rd. The connector and the engine number...
Measuring the air-fuel ratio with a wideband sensor and CUMPAN
The air-fuel ratio becomes visible with a wideband sensor, a lambda controller and a suitable display. This article covers the basics of lambda and AFR, the difference between wideband and...
03.11.2022,
BEROTEC GmbH
Tachometer, Gear Indicator & Engine Temperature for KTM, HUSQVARNA and GasGas Enduros
Tachometer, gear indicator, engine temperature and shift light for KTM, HUSQVARNA and GasGas enduros – two vehicle-specific CUMPAN variants for 2-stroke and 4-stroke models.
Chain oiler vs chain spray, long-term test – 15,836 km, two motorcycles, every measurement
Two identical FANTIC Caballero 500 Rally, ridden 15,836 km side by side – one on chain spray, the other with the MOFESSOR chain oiler. Every measurement for chain stretch, roller wear,...
Total entries: 15
