Gear indicator is complete. Pic Heavy and Video!

[kml.krk]

bling factor on this one is 15 out of 10 
I really don't need one for practical use, but if the price is right I would purchase one just to have it

very nice build and pics!!
thanks

[Yev]

I have a naked so I was wondering how it would hold up to high speed (wind resistance).. But even at 110 mph there was no problem. We still have to see what the cheapest way to produce these would be for the GStwin-ers.

[SAFE-T]

http://www.riderstation.com/catalog/proddetail.php?prod=DG8

[Yev]

http://www.riderstation.com/catalog/proddetail.php?prod=DG8

Indicator is suitable for use on all motorcycles equipped with an electronic speedometer and electronic tachometer.
Unfortunately the GS is not equipped with an electronic speedometer.. unless you know something I don't. 

[SAFE-T]

Then you need to hurry up and get yours into production 

[Yev]

Just going to give this post a bump..
We are looking good for producing 10-20 of these indicators if the demand is there.
My question is what would you be willing to pay for one? Please throw some reasonable numbers out there.
I will have some more/better pics & videos up a in the near future.

[kml.krk]

I have no idea what reasonable is... it all depends on how much time you have to spend on assembly, soldering etc, and how much the components cost.

[Yev]

I have no idea what reasonable is... it all depends on how much time you have to spend on assembly, soldering etc, and how much the components cost.

I'm looking at what each individual would value this at?
Would you be willing to pay $80 for something like this? $90? $100?

[mister]

I have no idea what reasonable is... it all depends on how much time you have to spend on assembly, soldering etc, and how much the components cost.

I'm looking at what each individual would value this at?
Would you be willing to pay $80 for something like this? $90? $100?

In short, if it only has a cost of $20 to make (parts and labor) you don't want to charge $40 if people are willing to pay $100. Why make a $20 profit when you might be able to make a $80 profit, right?

The downside, if you could call it that, is that people value things differently.

For instance, you could offer it to me for $1 and I wouldn't buy it. I have no desire to have it and couldn't be stuffed messing around to put one on. Heck, I wouldn't even take it if it was offered for free. So to me it has Zero value..

Michael

[Paulcet]

I wouldn't buy one myself.  But here is your price-point: http://www.riderstation.com/catalog/proddetail.php?prod=DG8

[kml.krk]

for $80-100 I am out. I simply cannot afford it 
But kudos to you for making that thing!

Maybe one day when you become rich from selling these things you will post instructions on how to build it 
I will then gather parts online and play with solder iron 

best of luck to you   
KML

[Yev]

One part alone (the suzuki gear switch is $46-50.. If it wasn't for that it would be cheaper. We can make it a DIY kit and sell it for A LOT cheaper (you would have to find the suzuki part on your own).. But you would have to obviously do it yourself...
The actual board is one of a kind. My friend Dave (the electrical engineer) designed and made the circuit. If there is interest for something like that.. Let me/us know!

[Yev]

We are going ahead and making 3 of these indicators for purchase.
If you would like one please send me a PM.

[Yev]

[Yev]

For those of you that would like to view the PDF for the gear install.. here it is:
http://www.folcik.com/GearIndicator-User_Guide.pdf

[Yev]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICVV7e76PkI

[grahamlocklin]

What about selling just the indicator part and letting others get the switch on their own? This would reduce your overhead costs of parts as well as the shipping charge.

I'm interested for my wife, she is learning to ride. On another note.... I never count my gears. I know what first feels like for speed and I don't worry about the rest. Still... would be nice to have this.

[black and silver twin]

This gear indicator is one of the coolest non-performance mods Ive seen! It looks easy to install too! If I wasn't selling my gs I'd buy one.

[Yev]

What about selling just the indicator part and letting others get the switch on their own? This would reduce your overhead costs of parts as well as the shipping charge.

I'm interested for my wife, she is learning to ride. On another note.... I never count my gears. I know what first feels like for speed and I don't worry about the rest. Still... would be nice to have this.

That is definitely a possibility for anyone that wants to do this.  I did purchase 2 switches.. But it can be sold separately. If you are interested in one for your wife just shoot me a PM and we can work something out.

[adidasguy]

What part did you use for the gear switch? Was it the 37720-45100?
I have one I was going to use to program a PIC processor but if the switch is what you used, then I'd be interested in buying one of your boards and save me some work.
By the way, if you want any help, I have done schematic through completed PC board and could help you make more boards or add more functionality with PIC processors (I've done parts for AMF/Brunswick pinsetters and for pipe organ interfacing and MIDI controllers with PICs. Other stuff with Z-80's and Parallax SX's).