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Old 03-27-2007, 07:03 AM
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Acumen gear indicator

Not sure if this is a technical or cosmetic mod. I usually wear earplugs and occasionally its not obvious what gear I'm in if I'm concentrating on some other aspect of riding. Anyone with any experience with the Acumen gear indicator? I had always considered an indicator unnecessary but there are times it might be nice to have. If you have experience was it a simple plug/play instal?


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Old 03-27-2007, 09:23 AM
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I am very interested in that little jewel, but never saw or heard of anyone with one. Would also like to hear more about someone's experience with it.
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Old 03-27-2007, 09:38 AM
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it just measures speed and rpm and matches what gear you 'should' be in

its not accurate 100% of the time

ive never owned one, but ive ridden a bike with one. i dont think id buy one...but i dont have any problems knowing what gear Im in
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Radiaoktiv
...but i dont have any problems knowing what gear Im in
i can tell what gear im in by the feal of the throttle.... if i regear it takes a day to get use to it. i thought thas how everyone was?
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Old 03-27-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Zedicus
i can tell what gear im in by the feal of the throttle.... if i regear it takes a day to get use to it. i thought thas how everyone was?
Ditto....I can usually tell, but sometimes I find myself downshifting in traffic, then have to accelerate back and I'll forget if I'm in 4th or 5th, etc. I can tell the first few gears apart because they're so spread out, but when they get tight and I have to do the up-down-up-down thing.....I'll admit I lose count! If I'm at a good cruising rpm I don't mess with it, but if I'm at a bit higher speed and not sure if I'm in top, I just pull the clutch and gave her a kick. But I can usually tell 6th apart, because my trans whines like a **** in 6th gear, can hear it over the exhaust and all if you pay attention.

I think 4 and 5 are the gears I really get mixed up.
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I usually can tell which gear I'm in at the lower end... but atleast that thing would stop me from trying to find 7'th gear... :-)

Dunno if it's worth that much money thoo...
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