Heya all, been looking on evilbay at those digital gear displays. Are these things worth the effort? Or the hundred odd bucks they charge? Anyone used em before and where may I find one cheaper?

 

Having owned British bikes in the past and not had the benefit of modern technology before I bought my CBR I got used to how many revs in each gear equalled to the road speed in MPH. For example, 3 thousand revs in top gear on my CBR equals 40mph. The same 3 thousand revs in 5th gear gives a road speed of 35mph or so. Doesn't take long to remember and saves forking out for expensive digital gear displays! I only need to know the revs in top gear that will give me 70mph (our maximum speed on motorways and dual carriageways) so I don't hang on to 5th!

 

Yeah thanks mate, going for a ride tonight so will start focusing on that. Cheers

 

I have a GIpro indicator on mine. It is one of the better mods I've added. One less thing I have to concern myself with now as I ride is what gear I'm in. Strongly recommend, although I don't know why Honda didn't incorporate a gear indicator in their instrument display, like other manufactures do.

 

thats going to be my next mod. Its not such a big deal when your riding around causually. But it can be a headache when your riding a bit more aggressive. the rpms on these bikes are very close from gear to gear. Yes, you can feel what gear your in, but a quick glance would be much nicer in most situations.

Also, I can't how many times I look for another gear, expecially on the freeway, only to realize I'm already in 6th.

Now that I have a good review ( thanks RJ), I know which one to get.

 

[quote=justasquid;1072061] the rpms on these bikes are very close from gear to gear. Yes, you can feel what gear your in, but a quick glance would be much nicer in most situations.


the top speed here is 110kmh and the difference between 5th and 6th gear at that speed is only about 500rpm

roadijeff: how much did you pay for that? im just a apprentice so gotta find something i can easily afford.

 

I don't remember exactly - I think it was around $120-$130. You might try a Google search to see if someone is running a special on them.