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Title: Riding without a tach Post by: Riaz on September 19, 2011, 06:51:45 PM When I started riding recently and bought my bike, I was surprised there was no tach or gear indicator. I got used to it quickly (the engine sound makes it pretty obvious), but the other day when two louder bikes were riding near me on the road, I realized I had no idea what gear I was in. Is that something people get used to, or do most buy an aftermarket tach? I'm mildly concerned as I'm about to try a track day and I'm guessing I won't be able to hear my engine.
Title: Re: Riding without a tach Post by: The Bacon Junkie on September 19, 2011, 08:51:00 PM You should be able to hear your motor fine with earplugs in...
I had a '99 M750 with no tach. As hard as you'll be getting on the throttle at the track, I wouldn't worry... Also, it's impossible to over-rev the 750 motor. It will run out of breath before getting into the danger zone, rev-wise. The bike will tell you when it's time to shift.... the more you ride it, the more you will feel it. Good luck at the track, you're going to have a blast! [thumbsup] [Dolph] [bacon] Title: Re: Riding without a tach Post by: corey on September 20, 2011, 07:42:55 AM what's a gear indicator????
Title: Re: Riding without a tach Post by: Bill in OKC on September 20, 2011, 10:18:11 AM My 75 Suzuki has a digital readout of what gear it is in between the tach and the speedometer. It is the only bike I've owned with one and it is kind of neat I guess. I have to put a tach on everything, probably don't need one but I like the extra information.
Title: Re: Riding without a tach Post by: corey on September 20, 2011, 01:21:46 PM My 75 Suzuki has a digital readout of what gear it is in between the tach and the speedometer. It is the only bike I've owned with one and it is kind of neat I guess. I have to put a tach on everything, probably don't need one but I like the extra information. my girlfriends suzy also has one. it IS nice. but not necessary. Title: Re: Riding without a tach Post by: Speedbag on September 20, 2011, 01:24:12 PM The bike will tell you when it's time to shift.... the more you ride it, the more you will feel it. +1 My M900 had no tach, wasn't a big deal. Title: Re: Riding without a tach Post by: ducrider45 on September 20, 2011, 06:27:29 PM Ear plugs should solve your issue.
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