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that tells when you're are in top gear???
I don't care about knowing which gear I'm in except top. Surely bike manufactures could do that?
I can't be the only one that has to check for another gear even though I've already looked at my revs and speedo?
Life would be so much nicer if there was a little light on my dash that told me I'm in top :)
goz1960
15-07-12, 10:36 PM
Second that one.
some do have a gear indicator but there are times i do search for another gear when it's already in 5th (top)
Yea I know some bikes do and you can even buy an add on something that tells you what gear you're in but who cares if they are in 2nd 3rd 4th? Top gear is the only one you need to know about :P :)
What happened to your 6th gear?? ;)
goz1960
15-07-12, 10:53 PM
Yep the amount of times I have gone to change gear and I am already in top is unbelievable.
don't need a 6th :) the other five hold enough pull for me...seriously if you cane it, it pulls like a train in any gear and any rev. have pulled away in 4th before ;D
editted for typos :P
Yep the amount of times I have gone to change gear and I am already in top is unbelievable.
It's a tad annoying to say the least ;D
What a bunch of whining pussies you guys are! Are you bikers or old women FFS? So what if your bike doesn't tell you which gear you're in, are you incapable of deducing that for yourselves? Evidently so... How long does it take to try for another gear only to find you're already in top, a quarter of a second? Is it that big a deal? Jumping ****ing Jesus, get a grip, there are more important things to worry about, if you're whingeing about lights a more appropriate moan would be about the feeble headlights that most bikes come equipped with nowadays. That IS a subject worth griping about... ::)
What a bunch of whining pussies you guys are! Are you bikers or old women FFS? So what if your bike doesn't tell you which gear you're in, are you incapable of deducing that for yourselves? Evidently so... How long does it take to try for another gear only to find you're already in top, a quarter of a second? Is it that big a deal? Jumping ****ing Jesus, get a grip, there are more important things to worry about, if you're whingeing about lights a more appropriate moan would be about the feeble headlights that most bikes come equipped with nowadays. That IS a subject worth griping about... ::)
:o ;D ;D ;D
Don't need a light.... don't need a neutral light. You'd find brit bikes hell..... no neutral light or tachometer and lots of false neutrals to find..... Just pull up on the lever till it goes no further.
I have gear indicators on both bikes - never use them. You should be in the correct gear in terms of engine load and conditions - the only way of knowing that is feel and experience for the road conditions and your speed. I'm not about to take my eyes off the road to see what gear I'm in either ::)
The manufacturers who fit them then try and get clever and fit loads of safety features so you can't start the bike unless its in neutral etc., and these are often linked to the light not the gearbox. This is a right royal pain when the indicator fails as the bike just won't start regardless even if you're in neutral and the clutch switch is also activated.
Its only slighty useful to show when you're in neutral as that prevents the need to slip the clutch when stationary but other than that they're of little use.
blimey Scotty ;D chill
::) i exclude myself from the 'old women' above :P i search for the gear only cause i'm working my way thru the box but don't find it that much of a drama :P
Mitch9128
16-07-12, 10:26 AM
This is why both my cars are automatics, it has **** all to do with me being a lazy twot and can't be arsed stick shifting.
What a bunch of whining pussies you guys are! Are you bikers or old women FFS? So what if your bike doesn't tell you which gear you're in, are you incapable of deducing that for yourselves? Evidently so... How long does it take to try for another gear only to find you're already in top, a quarter of a second? Is it that big a deal? Jumping ****ing Jesus, get a grip, there are more important things to worry about, if you're whingeing about lights a more appropriate moan would be about the feeble headlights that most bikes come equipped with nowadays. That IS a subject worth griping about... ::)
Thanks very much for your reply.
I must admit I wasn't expecting to be insulted for asking a simple question :(
Great thread... Scotty for the next Mod, I say ;D ;D ;D
Aftermarket Gear Indicators, £100 and there you go - sorted [smiley=thumbup.gif]
http://www.healtech-electronics.com/
Just fitted one to the track bike. Can't remember looking at it at Cadwell but just like the thought that I can if I need to :)
Ducatista
16-07-12, 01:06 PM
Are you bikers or old women FFS?
I think that's a little insulting to old women :P ;)
Geez someone got out the wrong side of bed this morning!
Geez someone got out the wrong side of bed this morning!
Agreed! A little over the top I feel :o
BB
Great thread... Scotty for the next Mod, I say ;D ;D ;D
Aftermarket Gear Indicators, £100 and there you go - sorted [smiley=thumbup.gif]
http://www.healtech-electronics.com/
Just fitted one to the track bike. Can't remember looking at it at Cadwell but just like the thought that I can if I need to :)
A gear indicator for the track? Not something I would have thought of doing as would have thought you would be making too much progress to spare the time to even glance at it?
BB
cerruti
16-07-12, 06:49 PM
Are you bikers or old women FFS?
I think that's a little insulting to old women :P ;)
Totally agree there Duc...
Im an old woman and I ride a bike
My harley doesnt have a gear indicator, hell it doesn't even have a rev counter! I just go with the feel of the bike - I never have any idea what gear I'm in ;D ;D ;D ;D
Agreed, but as Don found out at Snetterton, a wrong (or no gear) can have big consequences on a tight bend on track. In the heat (and panic) there, knowing that I can glance down to confirm I've just cocked up my gear change is good :-)
It may be with your and Scotty's long experience on bikes it would be never needed (and I don't need it on my road bike) but being newish on track, I'll take whatever help I can get to both keep me safe and get me round quicker (mainly the latter to be honest) :D
Slipper clutch, turbo and air bags next 8-)
Great thread... Scotty for the next Mod, I say ;D ;D ;D
Aftermarket Gear Indicators, £100 and there you go - sorted [smiley=thumbup.gif]
http://www.healtech-electronics.com/
Just fitted one to the track bike. Can't remember looking at it at Cadwell but just like the thought that I can if I need to :)
A gear indicator for the track? Not something I would have thought of doing as would have thought you would be making too much progress to spare the time to even glance at it?
BB
Lmao.......I dont pay any attention to the one in hire cars I have let alone one on the bike hehe............but Im sure they'd be helpful for some reason.
Personally I just go up until I cant go up anymore....and when I stop I go down until I cant go down anymore lol....what happens in between is decided on the sound of the engine hehe (if its screaming I go up...if its nearly stalling I go down) but hey I am just an 'old woman' so what the hell do I know ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I dont think Id benefit from a gear light/number thingy somehow hehehe ;D ;D ;D
Not just for bonnies !!! bit pricey though https://normanhyde.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=1&q=gear+indicator
Or just get an auto......
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/5976778/Aprilia-Mana-GT-review.html
No worries about being in the wrong gear!!!!!
Geordie Stu
17-07-12, 08:07 AM
Don't feel the need to have a gear indicator, you instinctly know what gear your in. Cars tend to have engraved on the gear knob, bet you don't look at it went changing.
Tip given to me by instructor. If your not sure what gear your in, then go up through the gear box to top then move back down through the gears until you reach desired gear.
I found a gear indicator useful when I was getting used to a new bike, now I mainly use mine to check if I am in neutral.
But I'd rather have a petrol gauge!!!!! I can't remember to set the trip. Bad memory ..... must be because I am an old woman Scotty ;D ;D
Geordie Stu
17-07-12, 10:43 AM
Bad memory ..... must be because I am an old woman Scotty ;D ;D
;D ;D
mick_benson
18-07-12, 12:29 PM
Geez someone got out the wrong side of bed this morning!
And this is why I don't post up much
Mark_Able
18-07-12, 09:28 PM
I've never felt the need for idiot lights or gear indicators, except on the track. As Gerry said, when you're going for it, the last thing you want is to hook the wrong gear. I had a gear indicator fitted to my R1 when I was racing, purely so I didn't cock up in the first corner. The chaos of the first corner, plus loads of highly revving bikes around you, could easily make you forget where you were in the gearbox. Not a problem anywhere else. If it sounds right, you're in the right gear... :)
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