Gear indicators

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Kev, Aug 7, 2015.

  1. Kev

    Kev Member

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    #1 Kev, Aug 7, 2015
    I find it frustrating not remembering what gear im in, i thought about gear indicator and retro fit to my 2012 speedy, however i think it would look bulky. So then i had the thought of using the rev limiter LEDs to come on at each gear selection, anyone done this or any idea how this would be done?
     
  2. JayJay

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    #2 JayJay, Aug 8, 2015
    Awesome idea Kev, I will definitely look into this.
     
  3. Clarkey

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    #3 Clarkey, Aug 10, 2015
    I had a gear indicator retro fitted to my fireblade and thought about putting one on my speed but I thought it might look too bulky if you could use the rev limiter lights that would be awesome
     
  4. Kev

    Kev Member

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    #4 Kev, Aug 10, 2015
    should have patented the idea before posting :(

    if you manage to do it, a 'how to' would be great
     
  5. Robin Sanderson

    Robin Sanderson Active Member

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    #5 Robin Sanderson, Aug 10, 2015
    I'm sure a nice small one could be 'Frenched' into the plastic housing above the speedo that forms part of the fly screen?
    Messing with those blue lights sounds like committing ECU suicide as I'm sure they'll be linked to the rpm sensor thingy!!!
     
  6. JayJay

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    #6 JayJay, Aug 10, 2015
    I may need an electrician o_O
     
  7. S3R

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    #7 S3R, Aug 12, 2015
    I've done that as have others...
     
  8. Kev

    Kev Member

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    #8 Kev, Aug 13, 2015
    you are possibly right, first auto electrician company refused to touch it...
    might try the moulding to housing.. ah well, good idea while it lasted.
     
  9. S3R

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    #9 S3R, Aug 21, 2015
    Here's my HealTech GIpro indicator install...

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Kev

    Kev Member

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    #10 Kev, Aug 25, 2015
    How was the wiring? simple?
     
  11. mr.h

    mr.h Senior Member

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    #11 mr.h, Aug 25, 2015
    I've been told that ABS Speed's can't have an indicator - Can someone tell me different?
     
  12. S3R

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    #12 S3R, Aug 25, 2015
    Wrong!...the wheel speed sensor for the gear indicator mounts using the same brackedt as the ABS speed sensor.

    The GIpro wires up easily if you are an electrician and/or have knowledge of motorcycle electrical systems...I had the dealer do the electrical portion of mine, while I installed the readout in my dash.

    Install instructions for Speed Triple with ABS..

    http://healtech-electronics.com/docs/GPX_WSS_InstallGuide_en.pdf

    http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-tri...-indicator-gipro-for-2011-461332-w-abs-2.html
     
  13. mr.h

    mr.h Senior Member

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    #13 mr.h, Aug 26, 2015
    Cool - thanks
     
  14. Havit

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    #14 Havit, Aug 26, 2015
    Ah kev, can't remember what gear your in....it's a sign, your getting older mate. Three things happen to you as you get older. One, you forget things. Two, .........oh I can't remember the other two........
     
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  15. mr.h

    mr.h Senior Member

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    #15 mr.h, Aug 27, 2015
    I did miss a gear indicator when I first got my Speed, but once I got used to the sounds and feel I don't need one... if its screaming change up - if its burbling really really low change down - simples! :cool:
     
  16. S3R

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    #16 S3R, Aug 27, 2015
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2015
    When on a sporty ride through the twisties, I find it quite useful when approaching a tight corner at speed to be able to see what gear I'm in at a glance before executing a series of downshifts...rather than to try to remember what gear the bike is in as I'm sizing up the corner...
     
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