Comments on: Cataract Falls http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/ Strange in a Stranger Land Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:51:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Pointman http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-911 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:11:19 +0000 http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-911 The VTX1800T is at the top of my 2008 wishlist actually. Though a like equiped VTX1300 would be an option I'd consider siimple due to it's base price being less than $1k more than a new Shadow VT1100. I'm also looking seriously at the Kaw Nomad 1600, beautiful... The VTX1300 I sat on last week really impressed me though I spotted serveral inconsequential pieces of chrome colored plastic I'd likely replace pretty quickly. None of the bikes I've owned have had gear indicators though I remember thinking they were nice on the CB Custom series back in the day. Today I think only the upper end like Goldwing's have them, not sure about the Honda ST series which is also nice. Overall though I don't need one and seldom even think about what gear I'm in - I just do it. You will too before long. The VTX1800T is at the top of my 2008 wishlist actually. Though a like equiped VTX1300 would be an option I’d consider siimple due to it’s base price being less than $1k more than a new Shadow VT1100. I’m also looking seriously at the Kaw Nomad 1600, beautiful…

The VTX1300 I sat on last week really impressed me though I spotted serveral inconsequential pieces of chrome colored plastic I’d likely replace pretty quickly.

None of the bikes I’ve owned have had gear indicators though I remember thinking they were nice on the CB Custom series back in the day. Today I think only the upper end like Goldwing’s have them, not sure about the Honda ST series which is also nice. Overall though I don’t need one and seldom even think about what gear I’m in - I just do it. You will too before long.

]]> by: marc http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-910 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 04:53:35 +0000 http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-910 Yes the old CB 750 custom did have a fuel guage along with a indicator that told you what gear you were in , which I loved. Oh well , I am really liking Mike's new VTX 1800 , who knows maybe one is in the future ?????? Yes the old CB 750 custom did have a fuel guage along with a indicator that told you what gear you were in , which I loved.
Oh well , I am really liking Mike’s new VTX 1800 , who knows maybe one is in the future ??????

]]> by: Pointman http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-909 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:28:14 +0000 http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-909 Oh yes, Marc, J&P has mini tach's and some even setup specifically for your VT1100C but they're pricey. I don't think any were under $200. Of couse what accessory is these days? Oh yes, Marc, J&P has mini tach’s and some even setup specifically for your VT1100C but they’re pricey. I don’t think any were under $200. Of couse what accessory is these days?

]]> by: Pointman http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-908 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:26:32 +0000 http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-908 Marc, yes the '85-86 models had temp/fuel on the tank and speedo, tach, indicator lights on the intrument cluster reminisent of the CB series. One of the reasons I like these older years... The downside to the fuel gauge is it's inaccurate and there is <b>no reserve</b>! The tach is easy for yours as you can replace the triple-t cap with one or a small bar mounted one which is the way I'd go. Fuel gauge wise, just run until it sputters and turn on the reserve and find a gas station. The FJ may have had a fuel gauge but they weren't common and still aren't especially on cruisers. I didn't think your CB750 had one did it? Marc, yes the ‘85-86 models had temp/fuel on the tank and speedo, tach, indicator lights on the intrument cluster reminisent of the CB series. One of the reasons I like these older years… The downside to the fuel gauge is it’s inaccurate and there is no reserve!

The tach is easy for yours as you can replace the triple-t cap with one or a small bar mounted one which is the way I’d go. Fuel gauge wise, just run until it sputters and turn on the reserve and find a gas station. The FJ may have had a fuel gauge but they weren’t common and still aren’t especially on cruisers. I didn’t think your CB750 had one did it?

]]> by: marc http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-906 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:59:12 +0000 http://www.pointmanspage.com/2006/12/15/cataract-falls/#comment-906 do I see a fuel guage and a tach on your bike ? I could only wish I had both of them , don't know of any aftermarket gas caps that have a built in guage ? or a good aftermarket tach ?????? it's time to spend the winter getting it ready for summer I guess. do I see a fuel guage and a tach on your bike ?
I could only wish I had both of them , don’t know of any aftermarket gas caps that have a built in guage ? or a good aftermarket tach ??????
it’s time to spend the winter getting it ready for summer I guess.

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