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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Is there a downside to enabling Rev Xtend?
 
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I take it by the name it defeats the rev limiter programmed in by the factory.

So, yeah, there's downside to it if you continually over-rev the motor. But I think back to the days of my 1980 Low Rider. Overrevving that wasn't something I worried alot about.
 
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I take it by the name it defeats the rev limiter programmed in by the factory.

So, yeah, there's downside to it if you continually over-rev the motor. But I think back to the days of my 1980 Low Rider. Overrevving that wasn't something I worried alot about.
Nah. I rarely get over 4500 rpm (if that). I just like to know its there if I need it.

Unless there's a downside to having it enabled, then I wont enable it.

Thats why I'm askin
 
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This took about one second to find with Google.

http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...rev_xtend.aspx
 
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Originally Posted by BadBobOk
This took about one second to find with Google.

http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...rev_xtend.aspx
Your sarcasm would have had more impact if your link had actually answered my question

I already know what Rev Xtend does.

I asked if there was a downside to having the feature enabled.
 
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Originally Posted by chunks
Your sarcasm would have had more impact if your link had actually answered my question

I already know what Rev Xtend does.

I asked if there was a downside to having the feature enabled.
Ok. To answer your question, the downside is that the dealer looses out on some easy bucks by not getting to rip you off with a Stage I download which just basically extends your rev limit. I don't have the Rev Xtend enabled on mine and I've never hit the rev limit on my RKC. There, are you happy now.
 
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The bikes pull in that high RPM range begins to get very weak. Those few extra hundred RPMS don't get you squat in my opinion. No downside to it just no upside either.
 



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