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.
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]
what's a gear indicator????
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.
Quote from: Bill in OKC on September 20, 2011, 11:18:11 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.
my girlfriends suzy also has one. it IS nice. but not necessary.
Quote from: The Bacon Junkie on September 19, 2011, 09:51:00 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.
Ear plugs should solve your issue.