Gear indicators?

[trumpy]

.....Not sure how these compare on price/usability but i can get you a Starlane Engear indicator with shift light $185.
I would have to get it in . I`ve not had them before. But i would back it up with help - warranty.

Rick

I have one of these, magic little device....especially for old farts like me that can't count.
You have to program them to your bike and the better you do this the more reliable they will be. The joy is that it's a simple process and you can do it as often as you like until its working perfectly for your bike.

[awa355]

When Suzuki bought out their 1st models with a gear position indicater, years ago, we were disgusted, If you couldn't tell what gear you were in by the feel of the bike through the seat and the bars you had no right to be riding, I still feel that way to a degree. If you are in tune with your bike, the noise/vibes/ response etc will tell you whether there is still another gear in there somewhere.

[varminter]

When Suzuki bought out their 1st models with a gear position indicater, years ago, we were disgusted, If you couldn't tell what gear you were in by the feel of the bike through the seat and the bars you had no right to be riding, I still feel that way to a degree. If you are in tune with your bike, the noise/vibes/ response etc will tell you whether there is still another gear in there somewhere.

I think I agree, but UNTIL you're in tune it would be a help. My V has a nice indicator for sixth gea,r it says OD, even the book calls it overdrive and unless it's doing over 110 it don't like it.

[Blackflagged]

You could say you don`t need a rev counter,just go by feel. Fairings weren`t to popular when they first start on production bikes.Gear indicators make more sense , on a race track. Were your deciding on were to shift, and gearing etc.

[CookMySock]

When Suzuki bought out their 1st models with a gear position indicater, years ago, we were disgusted, If you couldn't tell what gear you were in by the feel of the bike through the seat and the bars you had no right to be riding

Thats a crock of elitist bullshit. Quite often there are lectures on KB from those who "get it" directed at those who "don't", suggesting they "have no business on the road".

The fact is, "bikes" and "the road" is for everyone, experienced or otherwise.

Steve

[nico]

thers lots on e-bay using the shops on there, ive never had any issues

[imdying]

When Suzuki bought out their 1st models with a gear position indicater, years ago, we were disgusted, If you couldn't tell what gear you were in by the feel of the bike through the seat and the bars you had no right to be riding, I still feel that way to a degree. If you are in tune with your bike, the noise/vibes/ response etc will tell you whether there is still another gear in there somewhere.

Try riding a thou... every gear feels the same.... wooooosh!

[firefighter]

Does anyone know where digital gear indicators can be purchased in NZ?

Acumen and Oxford supply them in uk but I havent found anywhere that sells them here. any ideas?

Cheers all

If you ca'nt find it in N.Z, import it, it'll be cheaper anyway.

Mmmm...I have often attempted to select seventh gear with a six speed box...s'pose I could always look at the speedo as well as the tach...

It is a problem generic to the Sv. I do the same.

I do the same on the Hornet. I made a mental note to check what my revs are in 6th, at 100km/h on the flat. Now I just check that i'm at 4.5 before I check i'm in top gear.

A gear indicator would be handy.

[dipshit]

If you couldn't tell what gear you were in by the feel of the bike through the seat and the bars you had no right to be riding, I still feel that way to a degree. If you are in tune with your bike, the noise/vibes/ response etc will tell you whether there is still another gear in there somewhere.

You better go and tell all those racing drivers and riders that they shouldn't be operating a vehicle then since most displays have a great big gear indicator number smack in the middle.

But then again they probably won't give a flying fuck about what you think.