gear position indicator

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Ive noticed these as an option on new and expensive bikes- does anyone know where I can get one for the honda? from what i can see, there are a lot of systems which guess the gear based on the revs, which doesnt seem ideal to me. does anyone know of a system that is more accurate? I think Id find it really helpful.

Thanks in advance,
N.

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thanks folks, thats great.

those ones above and the links provided look like they work on bikes with digi speedo AND rev counter tho, and my 04 has a digi speedo but analogue rev counter. will i still be able to train the bike to know the gear position (somehow relative to the revs)?

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y2blade said:

nervous said:

thanks folks, thats great.

those ones above and the links provided look like they work on bikes with digi speedo AND rev counter tho, and my 04 has a digi speedo but analogue rev counter. will i still be able to train the bike to know the gear position (somehow relative to the revs)?

have a look here mate...hope this helps

http://www.datatool.co.uk/consumer/products/produc...

http://www.datatool.co.uk/consumer/support/index.p...

http://www.datatool.co.uk/pdfs/03005003_digi_stand...

http://www.datatool.co.uk/pdfs/cable_digi_ii.pdf

http://www.datatool.co.uk/consumer/support/faq.php...



http://www.datatool.co.uk/consumer/support/how_to....

excellent stuff, thanks Y2.

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Busamav said:

When the GS750 Suzuki came out in 1976 they had gear position indicators fitted as standard , as did a few other bikes in that range .

The press and " hardcore " bikers rediculed them .

wheras, ironically, every review I read of new bikes now describes them as a must. funny how times change, huh?

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hornetrider said:

I'm gonna go against the grain here. I reckon I would find one useful on the ol' 'priller.

I think Ill find it helpful too- im sometimes forced to look at the gearstick in my car for a visual clue- I see no harm in having that ability on my bike.

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I will admit im slightly confused- my bike has a digital speedo and analogue (ie needle based) rev counter. According to the links above, they can accomodate this.

however, a digital speedo'd bike is more prevalent and therefore the kits are more widely available, and the kit looks like this:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDeta...

which shows an analogue speedo'd bike, doesnt it?

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or am i confusing analogue display (ie a needle reading) with analogue data collection (ie cable driven)?

anyone care to tell me what I have on a 04 cbr rr? if theyre both digi collection, but one is analogue display, i dont think i have a problem or need a specialist kit.

or do i?

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y2blade said:

that picture does confuse things as you can get a digi gear for cable driven speedos

the one in the link is for your bike though...if in doubt order it over the phone and double check...the guys at demon tweeks are very helpfull

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDeta...

"About this product
The Datatool Digital Gear Indicator is suitable for use on motorcycles equipped with an electronic speedometer and rev counter. The system gives a visual indication of the gear in use for up to 8 gear ratios, stopping you looking for a gear that isn't there. Installation is simple, with a programming mode to teach it the relationships of your speedometer and rev counter. The DiGi also comes with auto dim for night-time use.

Please note: This does not work on Ducati 749/999 2004"

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 1st April 10:01

awesome, Ill order it now (and definitley nothing else while Im there ).

Thanks Y2.

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fergus said:

Nervy

The stepper motor in the rev counter (electrical) is driven off a crank sensor pickup (also electrical). Nothing is mechanically driven on modern bikes if that helps?

awesome, so the kit will definitley work without the need for magnets. aces.

thanks all.

Ill be back when I cant make it work

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ordered. I feel happy now Ive spent money on something pointless

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rsv gone! said:

and R&G crash bungs (good precaution on any bike IMO).

If you have any more disposable cash I'll be happy to help you dispose of it.

got 'em already. Im also gonna crash bung my head and limbs.

keep em coming though- if I dont spend it on this the missus will only waste it on food or some such fripperies.

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y2blade said:

save it as you may need to pay someone to set-up your digi gear...mine was a b-stard to set-up

busy saturday?

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y2blade said:

sorry

dont be, was only joshing chum

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rsv gone! said:

Much easier to fit if you bought the versions with a plug in loom.

score one for nervy!

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y2blade said:

i thought you where, but if i could help i would..gladly

thanks man