Gear indicator mounted where it should be (IMO)

[GiddyupF6B]

Thank you, that's what I was looking for.

I also want to say I'm happy this was finally a useful post on this forum. I'm bored reading about weather, Florida boys, climate changes, etc., things that have absolutely nothing to do with F6B.

I'll have some more custom F6B install stuff from "Giddy's corner" soon. A lot of fun stuff will be done to my scooter over the next 30 days. I'm most excited about trying out my reflashed Ecu! I'm hoping to be pulling the front wheel up and smoking tire off the line!

[1BADF6B]

Okay...a "Gear Indicator" lets me know if my wheels are in the Up or Down position. Not an option on the F6B. So..what are we indicating?

I guess its for those of us that dont wanna count. Lol I have not had a need for it but then again never had it on any of my bikes. I guess riding in the dirt for so many years I dont have a need for one. Might be a cool option.

[Deer Slayer]

I am just too damn old. Good tunes, curves, just rite exhaust. No indicator required.

[Hornblower]

I tend to agree with DS on this. There are times a gear indicator might come in handy but the OD light, for me, reduces the need.

[Steve 0080]

Hey ! it is a pretty flashing light...Why not !!!

[srt8-in-largo]

Nicely done!

I still want to get this but I'll likely end up making my own; something that fits on the bike even more subtly and OEM looking.

A gear indicator would definitely help in those times when you're aggressively approaching a bend and you need to downshift quickly. Most times you know exactly what gear you're flipping into, but many times your attention is diverted and you lose track. I HATE having to guess if the next click is 2nd or 3rd...

[GiddyupF6B]

I always made fun of my riding buddies that had them, I didn't see the need. I put one on my last bike and now I use it regularly. It's the kind of thing I didn't think I needed until I had one........I probably ride a lot more aggressively I'm guessing than the guys above that don't see the need for one. It's not necessary but it's a valuable resource riding the twisty back roads that I frequent. Plus it's just damn cool.......

[edgeman55]

I thought that what the tach was for?When you get near redline you need to shift! Otherwise very nice install of a new lighted goody.

[Cool Hand Luke]

Nicely done!

I still want to get this but I'll likely end up making my own; something that fits on the bike even more subtly and OEM looking.

A gear indicator would definitely help in those times when you're aggressively approaching a bend and you need to downshift quickly. Most times you know exactly what gear you're flipping into, but many times your attention is diverted and you lose track. I HATE having to guess if the next click is 2nd or 3rd...

I agree. Once you have it you'll understand, I had it on my BMW K1200LT and I always wondered how come GW doesn't include it as well. Of course you can go without it, but it makes life easier.

[bigbird]

I thought that what the tach was for?When you get near redline you need to shift! Otherwise very nice install of a new lighted goody.

It's all about the downshifting.
When you're busy absorbing all the inputs required to slow down or stop, the tach and speedo may not be at the top of the list. Seeing a lighted number up high in your field of vision at least tells you what gear you're in. Nothing worse than thinking you are in a gear higher than you actually are, blip the throttle, let out the clutch, engine suddenly compression brakes, and that could have ended nastily. With that gear indicator, you don't need to compare the tach and speedo to mentally compute your gear.