Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Cheap HD Shift Light

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #21  
Old 02-05-2012, 02:59 PM
VirgeB's Avatar
VirgeB
VirgeB is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 344
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
yeah, but when your're listening to music or have ear plugs in on the highway or just with the windnoise you cant really hear the motor. Hence the desire for tachs & shiftlights.

I have never had any issues hearing and/or feeling the bike with ear plugs or tunes in my ears. Also, I wear a FF helmet.
 
  #22  
Old 02-05-2012, 03:33 PM
tripn88's Avatar
tripn88
tripn88 is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: So-Cal
Posts: 1,470
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I still dont get how $115 is "cheap" lol

Whatever floats your boat though man good luck with install post pics!
 
  #23  
Old 02-05-2012, 05:06 PM
misput's Avatar
misput
misput is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: St. Louis Mo.
Posts: 486
Received 34 Likes on 30 Posts
Default

Somewhere back in time I rode a bike that had a gear counter light that showed by an illuminated number which gear you were in. I thought this was kind of handy because sometimes I loose track of what gear I am in. Does anyone know where and how to get one of these that would work on a Harley?
 
  #24  
Old 02-05-2012, 05:15 PM
ride2tires's Avatar
ride2tires
ride2tires is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 828
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Gpsjr10
You need to "Be the bike." You should be able to feel when it's time to shift.

"be the bike Danny"
 
  #25  
Old 02-05-2012, 05:18 PM
tripn88's Avatar
tripn88
tripn88 is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: So-Cal
Posts: 1,470
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by misput
Somewhere back in time I rode a bike that had a gear counter light that showed by an illuminated number which gear you were in. I thought this was kind of handy because sometimes I loose track of what gear I am in. Does anyone know where and how to get one of these that would work on a Harley?
go to your local dealer they have em
 
  #26  
Old 02-05-2012, 05:26 PM
Buckinfitch's Avatar
Buckinfitch
Buckinfitch is offline
Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Taylortucky, MI
Posts: 13,870
Received 4,081 Likes on 1,514 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
yeah, but when your're listening to music or have ear plugs in on the highway or just with the windnoise you cant really hear the motor. Hence the desire for tachs & shiftlights.
also when you're texting... I hate that
 
  #27  
Old 02-05-2012, 08:06 PM
06Sporty75's Avatar
06Sporty75
06Sporty75 is offline
Road Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tripn88
I still dont get how $115 is "cheap" lol

Whatever floats your boat though man good luck with install post pics!

Believe me, I would have never paid $115 for it, you have to look around, I won one for $13 shipped new in the box. yes, $13. but Unfotunalty, I had to pay $25 for the housing & $50 for the correct mounting plate which are dealer prices, but they are so rare to find I didnt have much choice.

It's just a gaget/toy to add to the bike, I;m not all that serious about using it.

It looks pretty simple to install.

I plan on installing it the week of the 12th, I will get pics up and a review of what this thing does.
 

Last edited by 06Sporty75; 02-05-2012 at 08:14 PM.
  #28  
Old 02-05-2012, 08:46 PM
woodworking1's Avatar
woodworking1
woodworking1 is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 765
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Do yourself a favor, take all money spent on all brackets, gadgets, etc. and invest in a riding course!
A shift indicator has no place on a bike except in race applications.


"I'm not all that serious about using it" lots of posts and leg work to not be serious.
 
  #29  
Old 02-05-2012, 08:59 PM
robosmurf's Avatar
robosmurf
robosmurf is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Where did all the douche bags come from? Is everyone grumpy from not riding in the winter?

Don't forget everyone, it's your bike!
 
  #30  
Old 02-05-2012, 09:08 PM
woodworking1's Avatar
woodworking1
woodworking1 is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 765
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by robosmurf
Where did all the douche bags come from? Is everyone grumpy from not riding in the winter?

Don't forget everyone, it's your bike!
lmao! I put about 300 miles on last week. It's your bike until it's a safety issue for others around you. I would never ride with someone that thought they needed a shift light on the street. Inexperience is reason #1, plain and simple. #2 taking your eyes off the road to look at a useless, novelty item is unacceptable IMO

Nothing personal, I'm just looking out for me.
 


Quick Reply: Cheap HD Shift Light



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:50 PM.