Guest PastorGumby Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I never really know what gear I'm in on the VFR.... I've bought from HealTech before- a decent product! I had a gear indicator & Automatic Timing Retard Eliminator on my Suzuki M50 - gave it more torquey-ness (if that's a word). I have the same gear indicator, and i'm going to install it soon on my VFR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kaldek Posted May 8, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 8, 2011 I found the schematics/instructions for one that was developed for an RC51 initially, then adapted to the ST and the VFR. I am thinking of trying it out, looks like a fun build. http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/rc51-general-discussion/43866-my-home-built-rc51-gear-position-indicator-includes-plans-1.html The designer - P.D. Fruth - is a legend. He's the guy who designed the exhaust servo eliminator circuit for the CBR1000RR that I purchased from him earlier this year. His work is sublime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BartmanEH Posted June 27, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2011 I currently have the Acumen GPI installed. It's great and sunlight readable but it is quite laggy - takes a while for it to display the gear. Anyone have the luxury of a direct comparison between the Acumen GPI and the new GIPRO DS version GPI? Is the new GIPRO DS really that much faster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Axel_7 Posted June 27, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2011 i have the GIPRO from healtech as well. It has very LITTLE if any lag and works great..And you can have it inline with the Speedo Healer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PastorGumby Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 +1 on the GI Pro Healtech - I had it installed by my mechanic. There is a slight lag... it's noticeable to me, but I really like having it. A distant shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubin Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 +1 on the why? Enjoy the view above the windscreen and listen to the sound of that beautiful engine.... So, really I am no help here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted September 18, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted September 18, 2011 I found the schematics/instructions for one that was developed for an RC51 initially, then adapted to the ST and the VFR. I am thinking of trying it out, looks like a fun build. http://www.speedzill...es-plans-1.html Since you're good with electronics, you ought to build 'em and sell 'em here. On another note, do you still have 6th gen. HID kits available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baldyjoe Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 i use the acumen with a volt meter built in and its great i know what gear im in and know what the battery system is doing also.ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobikie Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I have just installed a "cheapie" chinese gear indicator on my Gen 3. The only problem I have is that when I stop and shift to neutral it displays 2. This is because the earth supplied by my neutral switch is not zero ohms as it has deteriorated over time and is now about 3 ohms. If I use a good earth it does switch to zero. This seems to be a common problem with older bikes. However this only affects the display when I stop, and I can fit a new neutral switch and solve this minor problem if I want to. I have used it for a couple of days and done about 3 hours of urban riding with lots of gear changes and it has worked perfectly. I have mounted it at the top right of my instrument panel where it is easily seen. Its nice to know that the right gear is selected when you change down for a corner for example. The gear display is a nice clean blue, and not as seen in this photograph which is overexposed. Edited August 2, 2014 by mobikie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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