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« on: October 27, 2016, 12:30:00 PM » |
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This came up on my local craigslist and was wondering if anyone knows if it would work on a Valkyrie? I wouldn't mind having a gear indicator if it would work on our bikes.. http://albany.craigslist.org/mpo/5848528178.html |
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2016, 12:56:42 PM » |
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Why??? You have a tachometer.  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2016, 12:58:21 PM » |
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I see no reason why it would not work. It certainly could be adapted with a little imagination.
I too wish my standard had in indicator.
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2016, 01:15:28 PM » |
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I don't really have a good reason for wanting one haha just like them figure I'd give it a try while ones available nearby. Why??? You have a tachometer. |
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2016, 01:25:06 PM » |
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the GW1500 has a gear sensor which the ignition uses for its advance curves. It is tapping into this sensor most likely.
The Valkyrie does not have the sensor due to its very basic low cost ignition system.
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2016, 02:38:38 PM » |
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That looks like the plug 'n play system for the Wing. You don't have the wiring in place to accommodate it on the Valkyrie.
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2016, 02:48:39 PM » |
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I agree with Carl, but I do often try to find 6th gear
as the bmw has it.
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2016, 02:52:19 PM » |
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I agree with Carl, but I do often try to find 6th gear
as the bmw has it.
That would be 1 up from 5th gear, my Yankee friend.  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2016, 03:06:15 PM » |
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I agree with Carl, but I do often try to find 6th gear
as the bmw has it.
I, too, am constantly looking for 6th ??? |
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2016, 03:10:03 PM » |
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I agree with Carl, but I do often try to find 6th gear
as the bmw has it.
I, too, am constantly looking for 6th ??? Ditto, probably did it 5 or 6 times this last weekend alone. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2016, 04:07:56 PM » |
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Doesnt the Victory have 6 gears? of course its 4 cylinders short tho  and does it still eat sandals? |
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2016, 04:46:25 PM » |
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Doesnt the Victory have 6 gears? of course its 4 cylinders short tho and does it still eat sandals? Yep, one above 5th, same as BMW and yep. 30,000 miles/sandle, not too shabby for USA made  |
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2016, 05:27:43 PM » |
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I agree with Carl, but I do often try to find 6th gear
as the bmw has it.
I, too, am constantly looking for 6th ??? Ditto, probably did it 5 or 6 times this last weekend alone. I do the same. My old V65 had a digital 1-5 and OD (overdrive) display which was much appreciated, along with an adjustable anti-dive feature in the forks and self-canceling turn-signals which worked most of the time. The bikes weak point was a fork brace which could be broken if you allowed the front tire to come back into contact with the road too violently.  If you ever run into an 85 V65 with a forkbrace made from 1/4" steel plate, it's probably my old one. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2016, 08:33:35 AM » |
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Gordon, I made the switch on that switch on my 1200 project. I do know the position of that pin in the switch on the 1200 is critical....the long end must align with the notch on the cover. The aftermarket gauge I put on the 1200 has gear indication, the engine was out of an '85 Lmited with the multi gear switch. I went ahead and wired it in, works great on the 1200, I assume it will work well in the Valk....the switch looks the same. |
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