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RE: Gear Indicator Install - uscgmac_imp - 03-29-2015
If you asked me if i wanted a gear indicator and I had an option of having it or not. It was on identical bikes and was not going to cost me more or less then my answer would be sure why not. My 14 came with it. Do I NEED it, no. Do I mind that I already have it, not at all. Its a nice feature, have it on another bike too. It is what it is, some will agree and some won't. The ones without it on the 13s I'm sure wouldn't of minded if their bikes had one too.
RE: Gear Indicator Install - Wisedrum - 03-29-2015
(03-29-2015, 12:12 AM)uscgmac_imp Wrote: If you asked me if i wanted a gear indicator and I had an option of having it or not. It was on identical bikes and was not going to cost me more or less then my answer would be sure why not. My 14 came with it. Do I NEED it, no. Do I mind that I already have it, not at all. Its a nice feature, have it on another bike too. It is what it is, some will agree and some won't. The ones without it on the 13s I'm sure wouldn't of minded if their bikes had one too.
The absence of a gear indicator with the 13 model don't bother me at all.
It's pretty easy to count to 5 or backwards. It doesn't take a long time,
to get used to the revs in each gear. So, you know where you are.
Mostly.....
And if not, the CB pulls adequately in any gear.
Wisedrum
RE: Gear Indicator Install - uscgmac_imp - 03-30-2015
(03-29-2015, 05:50 AM)Wisedrum_imp Wrote:(03-29-2015, 12:12 AM)uscgmac_imp Wrote: If you asked me if i wanted a gear indicator and I had an option of having it or not. It was on identical bikes and was not going to cost me more or less then my answer would be sure why not. My 14 came with it. Do I NEED it, no. Do I mind that I already have it, not at all. Its a nice feature, have it on another bike too. It is what it is, some will agree and some won't. The ones without it on the 13s I'm sure wouldn't of minded if their bikes had one too.
The absence of a gear indicator with the 13 model don't bother me at all.
It's pretty easy to count to 5 or backwards. It doesn't take a long time,
to get used to the revs in each gear. So, you know where you are.
Mostly.....
And if not, the CB pulls adequately in any gear.
Wisedrum
The absence of a gear indicator with the 13 model don't bother me at all.
It's pretty easy to count to 5 or backwards. It doesn't take a long time,
to get used to the revs in each gear. So, you know where you are.
Mostly.....
And if not, the CB pulls adequately in any gear.
Wisedrum yes we all know that and have done it for years, just saying having one is an upgrade. If your bike came with one I'm sure you would have still bought it instead of saying "oh, it comes with a gear indicator, I'm not going to buy this bike". I'm sure it doesn't bother you, I'm just saying its nice to have. I'm sure it wouldn't bother most people not to have sunroof in their car but it still would be nice to have, get the point.
RE: Gear Indicator Install - ClassicVW_imp - 03-30-2015
Just another useless tool to that keeps us from using our brain and our senses. No, if my '13 came with one I wouldn't refuse to buy the bike, but I'd shake my head and smile and consider it unnecessary. The CBs are a get on and go, fly by the seat of your pants type of bike. Keep adding sh!t and you're left with a computerized late model BMW and not a retro style Honda CB.
Like wisedrum said- It doesn't take a long time to get used to the revs in each gear. I'd add- Unless you're used to letting a farkle do your thinking for you- then it just might.
RE: Gear Indicator Install - uscgmac_imp - 03-30-2015
20 bikes without it, 2 with it. Don't need it but its nice that I have it. To each their own.
RE: Gear Indicator Install - Lord Popgun - 03-30-2015
Uscgmac, I'm going to get one. Guess I'll be on Classic's naughty list soon...
RE: Gear Indicator Install - uscgmac_imp - 03-30-2015
Haha, that's great. Enjoy. Went for a spin today and came to the conclusion 6 gear is nice but this bike really likes 4 and 5th gears. Bike sounds great and performs great at 4500 to 5000 rpm. Pulls nice when you wind it up. Haven't found myself looking for 6th gear like on other bikes I've had.
RE: Gear Indicator Install - ClassicVW_imp - 03-30-2015
(03-30-2015, 08:43 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Uscgmac, I'm going to get one. Guess I'll be on Classic's naughty list soon...
Sure, rot your brain, what do I care?
RE: Gear Indicator Install - Lord Popgun - 03-30-2015
See? I'm on the list. YEE HAW
RE: Gear Indicator Install - Lord Popgun - 04-05-2015
Well I finally got back into town and ordered a GIpro gear indicator for the CB. Ordered one for the ST too!! Put me on your naughty list twice Classic