Miks15
|
 posted on 20/10/08 at 08:34 PM |
|
|
Gear indicators
How do gear indicators work?
Im thinking about getting one for my new bike (a zxr400) as i like to know what gear im in, but havent got a clue how they work?
Are they easy to fit?
Cheers Guys
Mikkel
|
|
|
|
|
dinosaurjuice
|
| posted on 20/10/08 at 08:55 PM |
|
|
there are 2 Major types:
type 1 compares wheel speed with the engine speed and figures out the ratio, and hence what gear your in.
Type 2 is a multi-contact switch which bolts over the end of the selector drum. this type knows exactly what gear your in at anytime.
Its fairly obvious that type 2 is better as its a direct indication of what gear your in and will work even when the bike is not moving/running -
however im not sure if its compatible wth the zxr400 gearbox.
i would recommend using one on a zxr400, there a fantastic bike but the power band is narrow.
|
|
|
Miks15
|
| posted on 20/10/08 at 08:56 PM |
|
|
thanks, ye im looking for a cheap one, like some of the ones on ebay, they all seem to just need digital tachometers.
Ye ive only had it a few days and absolutly love it to bits! (even though its restricted )
|
|
|
YQUSTA
|
| posted on 20/10/08 at 09:07 PM |
|
|
I have a DG8 on my car and its very easy to fit.
YQUSTA
|
|
|
Aboardman
|
| posted on 20/10/08 at 09:11 PM |
|
|
i was looking at these as well for my RF900 but needs a digital speedo or an adaptor.
|
|
|
BenB
|
| posted on 20/10/08 at 09:12 PM |
|
|
I've made one using a 16F84 PIC using microswitches on the gear shift stick.
It's free....
http://website.lineone.net/~btbromilow/
|
|
|
hobzy
|
| posted on 21/10/08 at 09:31 AM |
|
|
linky no worky
|
|
|
McLannahan
|
| posted on 21/10/08 at 09:41 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by hobzy
linky no worky
http://website.lineone.net/~btbromilow/first.htm
|
|
|
hobzy
|
| posted on 21/10/08 at 10:12 AM |
|
|
I just get a page load error?
|
|
|
