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mark · 10-07-2005, 10:07 PM

thinking about getting a gear indicator for my 03 gixxer. was wondering if anyone had one they could recommend. I saw one in my mag, but i have no clue if you can see the digital readout in the sun? any comments suggestions, aside from "count" would be appreciated.

axel_2078 · 10-08-2005, 11:59 AM

Out of curiousity, why do you feel you need one?

chrisan · 10-08-2005, 01:52 PM

there are two types, Acumen and Digi. I don't have one but one of my buddie's bike has. Yes you can read it at sunlight it's easy to see the numbers and is practical in my oppinion. I still haven't bought one because don't want to spend 130$ for something not utterly nessessary.
Oh and by the way there are plug in version and soldering. The soldering is cheaper but you have to cut wires.

stevie c · 10-08-2005, 04:58 PM

My mate always has them on his bike, kind of relies on it now.
He has no problem seeing it in the sun, I suppose its also partly shaded by the screen.

ForbidInjustice · 10-09-2005, 12:52 AM

I see it in every issue of Sport Rider, and it looks so cool that I want one! But, I'm going to stand in agreement with Chrisan, that I don't want to spend $130 on something unnecessary.

I wanted it because even though I've learned the sound of my engine, I end up trying to shift to 7th gear a lot still. I'd prefer the NON-solder version, even though it costs a little more. Especially on an '03, I wouldn't want to cut wires! Maybe they'll get popular enough that the price goes down..

Nexus242 · 10-09-2005, 10:18 AM

rpms and current speed should give you an idea of what gear you in.

ForbidInjustice · 10-09-2005, 10:50 AM

Yes, "an idea" is always nice, but with this handy device, you can see your current gear at a glance.. no ideas required!

Ride on wind.

Nexus242 · 10-09-2005, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForbidInjustice

Yes, "an idea" is always nice, but with this handy device, you can see your current gear at a glance.. no ideas required!

Ride on wind.

Well if you need it then get one.

wafflehouse · 10-09-2005, 12:47 PM

i could see that being a nifty lil toy

but thats about it

its like getting one of those things that offers a digital tac.

nifty but pointless

if you feel you need one get it and if you feel you want one and have the money get it

-wafflehouse

mark · 10-11-2005, 12:17 PM

i just try to click into 7th too often. Its not a big deal overall, but would be a "nice" thing to have. As for the 130 bux, its not necessary, but still costs considerably less than an undertail kit or a new can.

10-07-2005, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
mark In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2003 GSXR-600 Location: PA Posts: 113	gear indicators thinking about getting a gear indicator for my 03 gixxer. was wondering if anyone had one they could recommend. I saw one in my mag, but i have no clue if you can see the digital readout in the sun? any comments suggestions, aside from "count" would be appreciated. __________________ He who rides on the back of a tiger may never safely dismount.

10-08-2005, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	Out of curiousity, why do you feel you need one? __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

10-08-2005, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
chrisan Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: suzuki bandit 400/ gsxr 600 k4/ gsxr 750 k7 Location: L.A. Posts: 340	there are two types, Acumen and Digi. I don't have one but one of my buddie's bike has. Yes you can read it at sunlight it's easy to see the numbers and is practical in my oppinion. I still haven't bought one because don't want to spend 130$ for something not utterly nessessary. Oh and by the way there are plug in version and soldering. The soldering is cheaper but you have to cut wires. __________________ gsxr 600 k4 yellow gsxr 750 k7 silver

10-08-2005, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	My mate always has them on his bike, kind of relies on it now. He has no problem seeing it in the sun, I suppose its also partly shaded by the screen. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

10-09-2005, 12:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	I see it in every issue of Sport Rider, and it looks so cool that I want one! But, I'm going to stand in agreement with Chrisan, that I don't want to spend $130 on something unnecessary. I wanted it because even though I've learned the sound of my engine, I end up trying to shift to 7th gear a lot still. I'd prefer the NON-solder version, even though it costs a little more. Especially on an '03, I wouldn't want to cut wires! Maybe they'll get popular enough that the price goes down.. __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

10-09-2005, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	rpms and current speed should give you an idea of what gear you in. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

10-09-2005, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	Yes, "an idea" is always nice, but with this handy device, you can see your current gear at a glance.. no ideas required! Ride on wind. __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

10-09-2005, 12:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
wafflehouse In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 132	i could see that being a nifty lil toy but thats about it its like getting one of those things that offers a digital tac. nifty but pointless if you feel you need one get it and if you feel you want one and have the money get it -wafflehouse __________________ im still member 2000!!!

10-11-2005, 12:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
mark In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2003 GSXR-600 Location: PA Posts: 113	i just try to click into 7th too often. Its not a big deal overall, but would be a "nice" thing to have. As for the 130 bux, its not necessary, but still costs considerably less than an undertail kit or a new can. __________________ He who rides on the back of a tiger may never safely dismount.

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