Gear Indicator
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Gear Indicator
I like to install a gear indicator on my EX500
Acumen offers a gear indicator for bikes with cable speedometers.
Is there anyone that got one of these installed on their EX500?
http://www.riderstation.com/catalog/...d4b7d039d0d718
Acumen offers a gear indicator for bikes with cable speedometers.
Is there anyone that got one of these installed on their EX500?
http://www.riderstation.com/catalog/...d4b7d039d0d718
RE: Gear Indicator
HAHAHA, I can count to 6! And, know what gear at what rpm!
I am not a fan on Acumen. Slow acting and dim or hard to see at times.
There is a guy making GI's for the 10r's right now that I have seen in operation that works great. So I do not know if is compatible for your ride.
I am not a fan on Acumen. Slow acting and dim or hard to see at times.
There is a guy making GI's for the 10r's right now that I have seen in operation that works great. So I do not know if is compatible for your ride.
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RE: Gear Indicator
You need a special adaptor for a bike with a cable speedo meter like the 500.
The 10R has an electronic speedo and is a breeze to install.
The ones with a cable speedo need to install little magnets on the allen bolts that old the front disc brake. It helps a pickup tool to determine your speed.
Datatool makes a gear indicator too:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...56-DIGI-2.html
The 10R has an electronic speedo and is a breeze to install.
The ones with a cable speedo need to install little magnets on the allen bolts that old the front disc brake. It helps a pickup tool to determine your speed.
Datatool makes a gear indicator too:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...56-DIGI-2.html
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RE: Gear Indicator
Sorry can't help ya........I don't have that but it looks interesting.
But in all honesty, if I had something like that on my bike....I think it would take something away from the ride....imo. I love how you have to remember so many things and be so aware of your surroundings and whats going on......crap I wanna go for a ride....its too cold [&:]
But in all honesty, if I had something like that on my bike....I think it would take something away from the ride....imo. I love how you have to remember so many things and be so aware of your surroundings and whats going on......crap I wanna go for a ride....its too cold [&:]
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RE: Gear Indicator
Here's a fun toy, which gives you gear position and more.....
http://www.sportvue.com/motorcycles.php
I've read some good reviews. Definitely for the gadget-junkie.
http://www.sportvue.com/motorcycles.php
I've read some good reviews. Definitely for the gadget-junkie.
RE: Gear Indicator
ORIGINAL: Spinner
You need a special adaptor for a bike with a cable speedo meter like the 500.
The 10R has an electronic speedo and is a breeze to install.
The ones with a cable speedo need to install little magnets on the allen bolts that old the front disc brake. It helps a pickup tool to determine your speed.
Datatool makes a gear indicator too:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...56-DIGI-2.html
You need a special adaptor for a bike with a cable speedo meter like the 500.
The 10R has an electronic speedo and is a breeze to install.
The ones with a cable speedo need to install little magnets on the allen bolts that old the front disc brake. It helps a pickup tool to determine your speed.
Datatool makes a gear indicator too:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...56-DIGI-2.html
Good point. So when it is converted to digital, what adaptors are needed to remove the old cable section? Just plug the old cable area?
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RE: Gear Indicator
I'm with Galen.
Who cares what gear you're in when you're in mid-corner--just one more guage to lure your eyes from looking through the corner.
If you're not accelerating quickly enough, downshift; if it's screaming, upshift.
Thankfully, technology still isn't enough to conquer instincts and skill outright.
Who cares what gear you're in when you're in mid-corner--just one more guage to lure your eyes from looking through the corner.
If you're not accelerating quickly enough, downshift; if it's screaming, upshift.
Thankfully, technology still isn't enough to conquer instincts and skill outright.
