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'14 K1600GTL speedo
- Thread starter jacko
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jacko
"Jack"
I figured that's the way it was designed. I seem to like the digital readout. For me, It is easier to read than the speed dial. Still have the dash insert on the nav v with speedo.
Top_Speed1
Lost on purpose!
Top_Speed1
Lost on purpose!
Not that this is directed to the digi part, but BMW has greatly improved the analog speedo (IMO) that is on the "Exclusive GTL" model. WAY CLEARER!
I put in my vote for BMW to fit all their new K16 bikes with this more easier to read speedo.... PLEASE!!!....
I put in my vote for BMW to fit all their new K16 bikes with this more easier to read speedo.... PLEASE!!!....
jacko
"Jack"
For a half blind old man I wish BMW would make a 100 mph read out speedo instead of 180+. Not many places have speed limit over 75mph so figure that the high readouts are for sale bragging rights.
On this bike, you are doing 40 and it feels like 25. Not so good in town with various lower speed limits. If the 270 degree arc of the speedo was broken down into say 100mph instead of 180 the angle of the needle would be easier to see. Needle pointing left would be around 35mph. Pointing up 70mph.
I guess that is why I like the digital readouts. Will probably use the U-clear Bluetooth paired to nav v for audio instructions and digital speedo read out on instrument panel. Have all winter the think about it.
Thanks everyone for your inputs. Say... I loved the RT's but this GTL is great if it doesn't prove to heavy for this old man. Should pull the Leesure Lite trailer just nicely.
JW
On this bike, you are doing 40 and it feels like 25. Not so good in town with various lower speed limits. If the 270 degree arc of the speedo was broken down into say 100mph instead of 180 the angle of the needle would be easier to see. Needle pointing left would be around 35mph. Pointing up 70mph.
I guess that is why I like the digital readouts. Will probably use the U-clear Bluetooth paired to nav v for audio instructions and digital speedo read out on instrument panel. Have all winter the think about it.
Thanks everyone for your inputs. Say... I loved the RT's but this GTL is great if it doesn't prove to heavy for this old man. Should pull the Leesure Lite trailer just nicely.
JW
Same issue here
I used some thin white reflective tape and marked off on the outside of speedo the 50 and 70 mph points, good for a quick reference
jacko
"Jack"
This is what I did also but with yellow RC modelers trim tape. Remembered that this is what we did to mark for stall speed/ rotation on trainers many years ago.
