gear position indicator

[nervous]

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?

[y2blade]

nervous said:

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?

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

[fergus]

nervous said:

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?

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?

[nervous]

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.

[nervous]

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

[y2blade]

nervous said:

Ill be back when I cant make it work

[Busamav]

The first time I test rode the Busa , it was a new bike , first time out..

I was proceeding in a northerly direction at a nice quiet 140 thinking how nice it was , then after a couple of miles , I clicked the gear lever and found another 2 changes were still in there

[Busamav]

fergus said:

Nothing is mechanically driven on modern bikes if that helps?

My rear wheel is

[y2blade]

Busamav said:

The first time I test rode the Busa , it was a new bike , first time out..

I was proceeding in a northerly direction at a nice quiet 140 thinking how nice it was , then after a couple of miles , I clicked the gear lever and found another 2 changes were still in there

Busas are great arnt they

[nervous]

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

[rsv gone!]

Your next purchases should be braided brake hoses (handy on a 4 year old bike) 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.

[nervous]

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.

[y2blade]

nervous said:

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.

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

although it was my mates bike at the time...i bought it off him with ALL the goodies fitted already as you do!!!

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 1st April 12:05

[Hooli]

ive never seen the need for gear indicators once i 'know' my bike. yes it would have been handy the for a while on a strange bike but i get to know the revs so i can work it out.
on my 14 70 is about 3.5k in 6th & in 3rd the speedo & rec counter track exactly the same. thats enough for me to judge it tbh. mind you its hardly a bike where you need the right gear, it just goes anyway.

[nervous]

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?

[y2blade]

nervous said:

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?

the one fitted to my blade was put on while the bike belonged to my mate

so ive not fitted one myself

sorry

this will help...good luck
http://www.datatool.co.uk/pdfs/03005003_digi_stand...

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 1st April 13:23

[nervous]

y2blade said:

sorry

dont be, was only joshing chum

[Busamav]

It could also be considered a good learning aid for some of the kids I see around nowadays , just be fukked if they ever need to go past 6

[y2blade]

nervous said:

y2blade said:

sorry

dont be, was only joshing chum

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

[rsv gone!]

I've put them on several bikes. You can generally get to all the wires you'll need by simply removing the screen.

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