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 Something I'd Like To See On My Spyder
When riding with a group, where the speed fluctuates a lot (a new rider up from, slowing for curves, and such), I spend a lot of time looking at the tach to make sure my RPMs remain over 5,000 . . . I sure would like a set of tiny LEDs on the dash . . . red, yellow, green . . . that let me know what RPMs I'm turning . . . with suggested ranges like: red, below 4300, yellow, 4300 to 4900, green, 5000 and up!
This would let me keep my eyes on the road, and shift based on peripheral vision of the LEDs . . .
I'd buy this farkle in a second!
"Topper" is my Pearl White 2013 RT-LTD
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What I'd like to see on my Spyder is George Clooney!
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Relax..!!
with time you will feel the rpm's and know when you need to run some up or shift. The less you have to look at the dash the better. Some folks don't use their eco system on the 14's just because they have to watch for the shift points. (dosen't help much anyway)...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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 Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Patti... 
What I'd like to see on mine...
A re-designed rear storage compartment system...
The side storage could be wider and deeper, and the top trunk could be wider, longer and have a better designed opening...
Oh!
And if Stana Katic was available for a day's ride...
The four of us could make for a nice day's journey! 
She's just waiting for your call.
Stana Katic
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NO BIKE AT THIS TIME 
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
with time you will feel the rpm's and know when you need to run some up or shift. The less you have to look at the dash the better. Some folks don't use their eco system on the 14's just because they have to watch for the shift points. (dosen't help much anyway)...
It isn't a problem when I'm riding alone, only when with a group . . . with our "2 second rule" I'm pretty close to the Spyder in front of me, and riding through the mountains, which we do, often) RPMs can drop off rapidly . . . a visual is better than relying on 66 year old aviator ears . . . the tinnitus is louder than the Spyder!
"Topper" is my Pearl White 2013 RT-LTD
Professional Retiree - liked it so much when I retired from the USAF, that I started another career so I could do it again!
Happy to be a member of the Maryland Spyder Web - find us at
http://www.meetup.com/MarylandSpyderWeb/
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Danica Patrick will keep my RPMs up.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
"She's just waiting for your call.
Stana Katic"
 Oh my...
Now I'll be lost in a daydream, for the rest of the day!
Excellent!!
Well that was pretty easy (to distract you from working).
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Hayfield, what would be way cool is to have those lights somehow projected on your windshield so you wouldn't have to take your eyes off the road or the Spyder (or bike, or car, or ?) in front of you. Kinda like a heads up display.
BTW, interesting to note that out of the 11 posts in this tread so far, 6 have nothing to do with the subject of your original post. Post who*#$ are running rampant!
Last edited by SpyRyd; 08-12-2014 at 11:55 AM.
2016 F3-L Special Series? Mods: Lamonster IPS end caps w/ Gripper 3rd pegs, GPS mount, Power Plate, Perf. Muffler; Backoff Brake Light Strobe; CD Front (amber/red) Brightsides & Tip Kit; ISCI Flag Holder w/Long Poles; BRP Signature Light, Aux Lights, Saddlebag Liners, Garmin 590 GPS; TricLED foam Grips, LEDs (Aux/headlights); Pitbull Driving Lights; RDL seat; Ultimate backrest
Previous ryde: 2012 RT-L, 26,636 miles on it when traded; 2014 RT-L, 34,147 miles on it when traded
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Yes, we all have our precious wishes and dreams.
Having those tiny LED's to assist you in shifting sounds like a great idea. Obviously others have already considered this and the kit hyperlink shared above is available for hook up.
Love the little lights on my house phones, that blink when the phone rings, or when I have a voice mail message waiting.
I don't mind watching my gauges, just be careful with one eye on the road...
It would be awesome having a heads up display in the helmet visor like the military use.
Chas
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what i would like:
storage for 2 full face helmets
key fob for keyless start
larger screen
miles to go on gas like my dads lincoln has
a lock on my glove box
some kind of a/c type cooling unit for the seat on the long summer rides
some type of quick release harness like on my ski boots for passenger then my wife can go to sleep & stop bothering me 
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I'd like
Some type of stick on magnifier to put over the gauges so I can
read them, that would be terrific.
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A larger display would be nice...
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I like mine just he way it is.... That's why I bought it....
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My DeSota/Dodge sedan (tells how old I am) had a speedometer that changed color. It would be green back lighted until a certain speed, then yellow, then red. Do not remember speed for each.
By the way, the RPM by ear has been around for years, ask any old truck driver. I think that was the message being passed on.
Just do what you want to your vehicle, but it is interesting if something else is available. I would like a real automatic pilot so I could take my afternoon nap and still travel. I am 78 going on 79 real soon. Do not see that happening any time soon.
Everybody just have fun and be safe
Oldmanzues
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
A larger display would be nice...
That's a concept I can see
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Try out the new Skully helmet. it buts up a display on the shield of the helmet of how fast you are going. Its really cool but pricey.
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2018 F3 LIMITED
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Shift Lights
Originally Posted by Hayfield
When riding with a group, where the speed fluctuates a lot (a new rider up from, slowing for curves, and such), I spend a lot of time looking at the tach to make sure my RPMs remain over 5,000 . . . I sure would like a set of tiny LEDs on the dash . . . red, yellow, green . . . that let me know what RPMs I'm turning . . . with suggested ranges like: red, below 4300, yellow, 4300 to 4900, green, 5000 and up!
This would let me keep my eyes on the road, and shift based on peripheral vision of the LEDs . . .
I'd buy this farkle in a second!
I saw a Ecliptech Shift-i Progressive Shift Light on a sport bike last year mounted directly above his speedometer. It had the Blue/Red combo and was quite visible in the sunlight. I asked him if it was an easy install and he basically said that if you had a wiring diagram you could easily mount and program the shift points within an hour. It also had a few other interesting features, but the only thing I remember, other than the shift points, is a built in voltage monitor. Sold my Spyder a few weeks later, but I am sure that it would have remained on my radar if I had continued to ride.
It is a personal thing when it comes to identifying shift points, and I totally understand why such a product is of interest to you.
Good luck in your search.
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in 2008. I hate it when I have to lean forward to see the time or temp. 
