HI YA'LL Virgin question
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Pacific Northwest
Sounds like you've had some motor work along with a tune that increased the rev limiter to 6250. My bike would do the same, that is, lay down when the rev limiter comes into play. So that rev limiter is doing it's job.
In first gear it's very easy to hit that rev limiter. Even easier when the limit is 5800 rpm. Find yourself a place where you can't hurt anyone else (a huge vacant parking lot maybe) so you can watch the tach as the motor revs up. Shift it before 6000 rpm and you're golden (this is also known as 'short shifting').
In first gear it's very easy to hit that rev limiter. Even easier when the limit is 5800 rpm. Find yourself a place where you can't hurt anyone else (a huge vacant parking lot maybe) so you can watch the tach as the motor revs up. Shift it before 6000 rpm and you're golden (this is also known as 'short shifting').
Banned
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: MI
First off the OP will never be first unless he is an 0311.
I gather his bike is stock because people love to bedazzle people with money wasted on useless chit and brag online and in person about it. His bike stock will only hit 5500-5800 depending on exact set up from the factory.
My guess is the OP is a leg POG who has troubles impressing people in the reality web.
I gather his bike is stock because people love to bedazzle people with money wasted on useless chit and brag online and in person about it. His bike stock will only hit 5500-5800 depending on exact set up from the factory.
My guess is the OP is a leg POG who has troubles impressing people in the reality web.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Pinellas County, Florida
This is my virgin post so please, be gentle. I have been riding for 20 years but this is my first Harley. I bought a 2013 Street Glide two years ago, AND I LOVE IT!!! My question is, in first or second gear I'll have the tach at 6000 or 6500 and the engine will throttle down. I asked the Harley dealer and they're baffled. The only time it bothers me is when I want to be first from a stop, but I was in the Marine Corps so i always want to be first. Anyone have any input?
Last edited by collin; May 28, 2014 at 05:19 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Cardboard Box
Forget all the other things you people have said... Who the hell rides for 20+ years and doesn't know what a rev limiter is or that they hit it? Damned trolls...
Other than that, mostly good advice, except for the people that shift at like 2,500 RPM. Granted you don't need to go flying off the line on every start, but why switch gears just as the bike is making power? Personally, I try to keep my shifts around 4k RPM - right before the torque takes a noticeable dip.
Other than that, mostly good advice, except for the people that shift at like 2,500 RPM. Granted you don't need to go flying off the line on every start, but why switch gears just as the bike is making power? Personally, I try to keep my shifts around 4k RPM - right before the torque takes a noticeable dip.
Tourer
Joined: May 2014
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From: WI
I get it LOL. My prior bike was cbr954rr, which I tracked some and rest of time raced around county roads. While the TC Harley engines are considered pretty reliable, its a narrow power band sweet spot centered on torque not high rpm.
The biggest danger isn't so much the top end which is pretty easy to rebuild, but overly aggressive is a sure way to kill the bottom---which is Major!!!
I was at the dealer Saturday for quick service and they had a newer fatboy come in. The tech came out while I was talking with the manager and listed about six things jacked up with the engine. Leaks, compression, metal shavings throughout, etc.. It had under 20k miles. Total rebuild.
Comparatively, since the newer TC engines there's many examples of over 100k on top end, and even more miles on bottom. Basic maintenance and how you ride it is the diff.
And no flames on this--you may be the guy who wants to drag your Harley. Known a few. Id suggest mod the heck out of it and plan on rebuilds!! Better than beating the stock drivetrain. It's not designed for that.
Best luck and keep us posted. And thanks for service to our country.
The biggest danger isn't so much the top end which is pretty easy to rebuild, but overly aggressive is a sure way to kill the bottom---which is Major!!!
I was at the dealer Saturday for quick service and they had a newer fatboy come in. The tech came out while I was talking with the manager and listed about six things jacked up with the engine. Leaks, compression, metal shavings throughout, etc.. It had under 20k miles. Total rebuild.
Comparatively, since the newer TC engines there's many examples of over 100k on top end, and even more miles on bottom. Basic maintenance and how you ride it is the diff.
And no flames on this--you may be the guy who wants to drag your Harley. Known a few. Id suggest mod the heck out of it and plan on rebuilds!! Better than beating the stock drivetrain. It's not designed for that.
Best luck and keep us posted. And thanks for service to our country.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2011
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From: florida
As stated you have no clue a stock engine stops pulling way before 6k rpm, so clearly you are FOS or never in first place. You would be last if you did anything w me.
How gentle are the responses so far?
How gentle are the responses so far?