Hardline Products® Resettable Hour Meter & Service Alert System

Description

SKU: HR-8067-2 | Application: Dirt Motorcycles, ATV/UTV, Marine, and General Gas Engines

Product Overview

Maximize the lifespan of your engine and eliminate maintenance guesswork with the Hardline Products® Resettable Hour Meter. Designed specifically for the rigorous demands of 4-stroke and 2-stroke performance engines, this device is an essential tool for any serious rider or mechanic. It serves as your onboard maintenance manager, automatically tracking engine runtime and alerting you precisely when critical services are required.

As Mitch Payton of Pro-Circuit® notes, “Four-strokes live and die by how much time you put on them.” This meter ensures you stay ahead of wear and tear, avoiding costly rebuilds and reducing downtime.

Key Features & Functionality

1. Intelligent Service Alerts Never miss a scheduled maintenance interval again. The meter features pre-programmed, flashing alerts that notify you when specific services are due based on engine runtime:

• Every 5 Hours: “CLEAN AIR FILTER NOW”
• Every 10 Hours: “CHANGE OIL NOW”
• Every 20 Hours: “VALVE SERVICE NOW”
• Note: Service intervals are preset for optimal 4-stroke maintenance and cannot be reprogrammed. However, alerts are fully resettable once service is performed.

2. Comprehensive Data Tracking Beyond simple hour counting, this unit provides a suite of telemetry data to help you manage your machine:

• Resettable Tachometer: Features adjustable input for precise RPM readings (up to 16,000 RPM).
• Trip Meter: Track specific running sessions, motos, or weekends. This mode is easily erasable with the reset button.
• Total Hours Log: A non-erasable record of the machine’s total lifetime hours, crucial for resale value and long-term maintenance tracking.
• Start Counter: Records the number of engine starts.

3. Universal Compatibility Engineered to work seamlessly with modern and legacy ignition systems:

• Compatible with all 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines (up to 2 cylinders).
• Works with Fuel Injection models and new generation “pencil/stick” coils.
• Perfect for major manufacturers including Yamaha (YZF), Honda (CRF), Suzuki (RMZ), KTM, Kawasaki (KXF), and Husqvarna.

Technical Specifications

• Durability: 100% Waterproof with an IP68 Rating. Safe for high-pressure washing.
• Power Source: Self-contained with a sealed 10-year internal battery. No external power or ground connection required.
• Display: High-contrast LCD screen readable with the engine on or off.
• Resolution: 0.1 hours (6 minutes).
• Dimensions: Compact form factor measuring 2 1/4″ (L) x 1 1/2″ (W) x 5/8″ (H).
• Manufacturing: USA Designed, Engineered, Assembled, and Tested (utilizing domestic and global parts). Not made in China.
• Certifications: CE Certified and RoHS Compliant.

Installation

Installation is non-invasive and requires no cutting or splicing of factory wiring.

• Plug-and-Play: Simply wrap the included 48″ pick-up wire around the spark plug wire or the dust boot of a pencil-coil ignition.
• Mounting: Secure the unit using the included heavy-duty double-sided tape or screws.
• Verification: The hourglass icon on the display will blink to confirm successful installation when the engine is running.
• Wire Management: The pick-up wire can be trimmed to the exact length needed for a clean, factory-look install.

Package Contents

• 1x Resettable Hour Meter / Tachometer
• 48″ Pick-up Wire
• Mounting Hardware (Double-sided tape, screws, fasteners)
• Hardline Products® Maintenance Log Book
• Instructional Guide

Expert Testimonials

“Time can also be used as a tool to allow you to do a better job maintaining your bike… Once you’ve installed your hour meter, get yourself a simple log book to start keeping track of how much time is on not only your bike, but the different parts of your bike and when you’ve serviced them.” — Bones Bacon, Pro-Circuit® (via Motocross Action Magazine)

“What can I do to catch problems before they ruin my day and my bank account? Hour Meter. It’s not a matter of if your four-stroke will blow but when… Consistently pull the top end down to measure what your rate of wear is.” — MXperts Column (Motocross Action Magazine)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Installation & Compatibility

Q: How do I mount my hour meter? A: Our hour meters include two-sided tape and two serrated screws for mounting. You can use the tape and/or the screws. The tape alone is enough to hold the meter in most applications. You can mount your hour meter anywhere except on exhaust manifolds or mufflers. High engine heat temperature will not affect the meter. Vibration and water will not harm your meter either. Choose a location that is easy to read but out of the way from moving parts or an area where meter could be struck or scraped off.

Q: Why is my screen always on? is this killing the battery? A: Our screens always stay “Lit” so you can glance at the meter anytime to read the hours. This does not affect the 10 year battery life of your meter.

Q: How do you install an inductive hour meter? A: Installation is simple with our patented one-wire inductive pickup. Just wrap the wire around your spark plug wire—no cutting, splicing, or hard-wiring required. It works seamlessly on any 1 or 2-cylinder gas engine.

Q: How do I know my meter is working? A: When installed correctly the “hour-glass” icon on the left hand side of the meter will flash when the engine is running. Remember it will take 6 minutes of running before you see “.1” on the screen for total hours.

Q: Will this tachometer work on fuel-injected engines? A: Absolutely. The meter is universally compatible with modern fuel-injected models and “pencil coil” ignitions, provided the vehicle utilizes a 1 or 2-cylinder gasoline engine (either 2-stroke or 4-stroke).

Q: I am not getting the correct RPM reading even when I make an input adjustment from 2P/1R to 1P/1R or vice versa.
This hour/tach meter is limited to one or two cylinder engines. Is the engine you are using this meter on 1 or 2 cylinders? If you have more than 2 cylinders use part number HR-8062-2 for hour/tach functions. if your engine is 2 cylinders or less and you have made input adjustments but this still has not solved the incorrect RPM reading try wrapping the black pick-up wire a few times around both spark plug wires and then returning it to the hour meter. Depending on the electrical system and the engine phasing this installation adjustment may solve your problem.

Features & Operation

Q: How do I adjust the desired RPM input on the meter? A: Hold the grey button down continuously to scroll to RPM inputs such as “1P/1R” “2P/1R”. Let off the button when desired function is seen let off the button, your desired Input will be flashing. Touch button once to record that input.

Q: What is an inductive hour meter? A: An inductive hour meter tracks engine runtime and RPMs by sensing electrical pulses from the spark plug. Our meter automatically switches between a tachometer when the engine is running and an hour meter when off.

Q: What is TM1 at the top right side of the screen? A: Just like the trip meter on your car, you can reset the trip meter when ever you desire or let it accumulate. A great use for TM1 is full engine rebuilds.  To reset hold button down to scroll to TM1. Release button and then hold down until trip hours reset to 0.0

Q: Can total hours accumulated be reset? A: No. Total hours accumulated can not be reset. Use the TM1 function for resettable hours.

Q: How do I clear flashing alerts for maintenance A: If your screen is flashing “CLEAN AIR FILTER”, “CHG OIL”, “SVC VALVES” you can reset these to start counting down again by holding down the grey button until you reach the desired flashing alert you want to clear. Release the button and press the button again and that maintenance alert will be reset to default settings.

Q: Can I change the default hour settings for maintenance A: No, you meter comes pre-programed with “CLEAN AIR FILTER In 5 hours” , “CHG OIL in 10 hours” and “SVC VALVES in 20 hours” Your meter will count time left for each maintenance service to help you gauge how much time is left before recommended service.

Durability & Lifespan

Q: Is the Hardline hour meter waterproof? A: Yes, it features an IP-68 waterproof rating. The meter is 100% epoxy-encapsulated, making it completely resistant to complete water submersion, heavy dust, shock, and extreme vibration.

Q: Does the hour meter have a replaceable battery? A: No, the unit features a sealed, internal lithium battery designed to last for 10 years. This completely sealed design ensures maximum durability and maintains the IP-68 waterproof rating throughout the meter’s lifespan.

Q: Is the hour meter I get been on the shelve for 2 years and now I only have eight years of life left? A: No, your hour meter is typically 2-3 weeks old, that’s it! We are the largest manufacture of hour meters and we can’t make them fast enough!

Q: How do I get a longer wire on my hour meter? A: Our wired hour meters include a 12″- 14″ pick-up wire. If you need a longer wire we offer 5, 10 and 15 foot lengths on our website. https://www.hardlineproducts.com/product/wire-for-hour-meters/ you can also use 18 or 20 gauge automotive wire from the auto parts store. Use one continuous piece with no splices or connections. We suggest testing the length of wire before you plumb it. We have had success up to 14 feet long pick-up wire length.

Q: I purchased your hour meter for my new four stroke and the coil must be built into the plug cap as it doesn’t have a spark plug wire. Is there another way to connect it? A: The newer four-strokes engines and motorcycles (YZF, CRF, KXF, etc..) have the coil mounted right on top of the spark plug, thus there is no coil wire running down to the plug like the old days! No problem, our hour meter will still work. Wrap the wire around the circumference of the boot or the round epoxy case that covers the spark plug. A few revolutions around the boot or coil head will suffice. Call us at 888-413-8315 and we will try to help.

Q: I have a pen-stick coil and wrapping your pick-up wire around the outside of the coil but the hour meter will still not record time A: Sometimes the coils are very insulated and you have to remove the coil and push our pick-up wire down into the hole where the spark plug is, then reinstall the coil and test again.