craigfocus

just wondering if any bike owners on here have fitted a gear indicator to their bikes?
ive just bought a 1998 cbr 600 f3 from my mate whos owned it since new (only done 11k) and i fancy fiting a gear indicator as my mates bike has one which was already fitted when he bought and after having a blast on his bike i think theyre a great idea, so im wondering if anyone could tell me which is the best and hopefully easiest one to fit, thanks for any help here.

Madbradz

I don't really see the need for one to be honest.

Once you have a feel for the bike you generally know with the speed/revs what gear you are in?

I had a fireblade with one and I never looked at it.

foreigneRS

the only reason to have one imo is to stop you going for the mythical 7th gear

1.9 xr2 on 40's

Never seen the point myself either
I love old fireblades
I've had an rrn for and while and an rrt for some time but last weekend bought a 93 rrp with 31k
Totally standard bar the paint but i think it was a factory special

Madbradz

Sounds alright!

I made a impulse purchase on Sunday. .. a Blackbird.... It's a colossal weapon!

craigfocus

ive tried to go into 7th quite a few times myself but i just found on my mates bike when youre going through the twisties its really handy

Twizz

When poodling along I sometimes try and change into 7th, but when I'm riding her how she should be ridden you sort of realise what gear you're in - I've got a RR-2 (also called RR-Z)

JamesH

iTrader: (21)

I had one as standard on my street triple, was cool to have, but never really used it

craigfocus

i love the look of a street triple im a short arse 5"7 so I need a smallish bike when I come to change it and ive already looked at the triumph, like the gsr 750 aswell, ive been on youtube looking at fitting guides for gear indicators, its to complicated for me..
this is my cbr..
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madsi

i agree with everyone else about the gear indicater,road and raced and never needed one i also feel your pain as a fellow short arsealthough i have ridden plenty of mates bikes,fireblades,r1's etc and been ok,only time ive been on tip toe's was on a triumph 675's,my nsr 250 sp suits me nicely P1020345.jpg