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Old 06-25-2008, 04:28 PM
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Do the 06 carb Sportsters have a Rev Limiter...Thanks.
 
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:34 PM
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:44 PM
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All '04 and up Sportsters have rev limiters (probably all EVO-powered ones do, but I don't know for sure)
 
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Old 06-25-2008, 05:02 PM
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my 883 '06 , I would suggest that you check it out on your bike, it's good to know what it feels like when you hit it so it doesn't catch you off guard..
 
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my 883 '06 , I would suggest that you check it out on your bike, it's good to know what it feels like when you hit it so it doesn't catch you off guard..
+1 on that.&nbsp\\; I hit mine when I wasn't expecting it and it ain't gentle.
 
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found mine by accident on a ride thought i broke it for a second. one thing for sure you hit it once you'll know it from then on
 
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run it up to redline and see [8D]
 
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just install a screamin eagle ignition module like i did..it raises the rev limiter up to 7,000 rpms..i used to hit it all the time now i never do,actually i havent hit it at all since i installed it..i thought it was worth the 120 bucks i paid for it..
 
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Old 06-25-2008, 07:26 PM
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Can anyone describe what it is like to hit the rev limiter?
 
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:26 PM
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Yes, I asked this question a few months ago and recived a mixed response. Yes without doubt your bike has a rev limiter. It will feel like a bag of rocks has just unzipped under your rear wheel. There would not be alot of harm experimenting with a couple of times. The best way to get there is get out on an open stretch of road run up to third gear and hold the throttle open... resist your instinct to shift but be prepared to shift. run her up til she hits it you wil know there is no feeling like it&nbsp\\; then shift ... so simple it feels kinda suckin in a good way
 


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