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Apr 13, 2020 | 12:21 PM

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Bafflingbs

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Originally Posted by memphisharley

yep...and as max stated..try shifting while twisting the R's in the upper rpm range as this has been my experience.

I’ve never had an issue shifting, not even at over 5,500 rpm’s. I don’t doubt you, I’ve just never experienced any difficulties shifting with my VPC.

Apr 13, 2020 | 12:30 PM

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Indyrider35

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Originally Posted by Bafflingbs

I’ve never had an issue shifting, not even at over 5,500 rpm’s. I don’t doubt you, I’ve just never experienced any difficulties shifting with my VPC.

Thanks guys for the info.. even when I'm getting on it I very rarely shift past 5000 I normally shift way earlier just cruising .. so hoping that won't be an issue..

Apr 13, 2020 | 12:56 PM

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Max Headflow

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Originally Posted by Bafflingbs

I’ve never had an issue shifting, not even at over 5,500 rpm’s. I don’t doubt you, I’ve just never experienced any difficulties shifting with my VPC.

The persons that don't have this issue, are generally using the VPC that clamps less. Still the initial pull will be harder than stock inthe upper RPM range. The VPC adds pressure to the pressure plate which ends up being at the lever when the clutch is pulled in.

Apr 13, 2020 | 04:47 PM

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ntraindavefl

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Have a few vpc hats of the highest pressure. Never noticed a harder pull at high rpms. Guess I’m having too much fun to notice or maybe because my arms are jacked. True statements......but I’ll check the mirror again just to be sure

Apr 13, 2020 | 09:10 PM

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Max Headflow

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Originally Posted by ntraindavefl

Do that and put a tach on your bike. I ran a VP92 for about 300 miles and it sucked.

Apr 14, 2020 | 12:38 PM

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RKGDCG03

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If you are in the Indianapolis area try calling Horsepower Inc. They also do tuning. I don't know of anybody that has used them as I am the Left coast but might be worth a phone call.

Apr 14, 2020 | 03:19 PM

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ntraindavefl

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Originally Posted by Max Headflow

Do that and put a tach on your bike.

They all do

Apr 15, 2020 | 11:46 AM

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Sambo62

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+1 on Daren down in Evansville...

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Apr 15, 2020 | 12:57 PM

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Indyrider35

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Originally Posted by RKGDCG03

If you are in the Indianapolis area try calling Horsepower Inc. They also do tuning. I don't know of anybody that has used them as I am the Left coast but might be worth a phone call.

I've spoken with Jimmy over there great guy

Apr 15, 2020 | 05:29 PM

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djl

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Running the AIM VPC on a 98" (115/115) and have had some issues when power shifting; not so much with the pull but rough engagement. Pingel electric shifter solved that problem. I only use it when the occasion calls for it and have no issue with pull or engagement with normal shifting.