6th gear indicator?
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Ya. Maybe they went cheaper. I liked the styling was getting better. You could say jap bikes started copying Harleys. Just cheaper finish. Which I think nothing wrong with,
Chain drive too. Low center to ground which was nice though.
Chain drive too. Low center to ground which was nice though.
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Yeah the price was pretty crazy. Normally the damn thing is $160 or so - $180 direct from Koso, they had a half off sale made me feel like I was getting a deal. Then you need to buy their mount or make something. I almost just stuck it on the outside air temp gage which I find completely useless. THAT should have been the gear indicator.
Seems all things Harley are pretty pricey even the aftermarket stuff, hell my cup holder was $35.
It was very easy to install plug and Play, the only thing is you got to kind of make the plug. Instructions tell you what pin to put in what hole for your Harley. Ran the line under the groove in the gas tank with a couple of beefy zip ties, plugs into the diagnostic port - on my bike under the left side cover. And so I didn't completely block the diagnostic port I bought a splitter and this other cable so I can read the codes with my car OBD2 tool.
It really is frivolous and unnecessary but I really like it. I became used to it with my Hondas I can glance down and know what gear I'm in without thinking did I shift down twice from fifth gear or did I start in fourth gear?.
Yeah you should always be able to tell what gear you're in by your engine and transmission sound and feel but for those times when you've quickly downshifted and don't get a chance to release the clutch right away what gear am I in now?
Seems all things Harley are pretty pricey even the aftermarket stuff, hell my cup holder was $35.
It was very easy to install plug and Play, the only thing is you got to kind of make the plug. Instructions tell you what pin to put in what hole for your Harley. Ran the line under the groove in the gas tank with a couple of beefy zip ties, plugs into the diagnostic port - on my bike under the left side cover. And so I didn't completely block the diagnostic port I bought a splitter and this other cable so I can read the codes with my car OBD2 tool.
It really is frivolous and unnecessary but I really like it. I became used to it with my Hondas I can glance down and know what gear I'm in without thinking did I shift down twice from fifth gear or did I start in fourth gear?.
Yeah you should always be able to tell what gear you're in by your engine and transmission sound and feel but for those times when you've quickly downshifted and don't get a chance to release the clutch right away what gear am I in now?
Would like to put an oil temp gauge there but again, the cost plus Id probably be obsessing about it if there were a gauge to look at.
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