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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Question rev limiter
Does my 2004 classic , (carbed model) , have a rev limiter? Not that I need to go there. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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probably set at 5200 or 5500 rpm

remember that 5250 rpm is where the torque and HP curves meet on any motor--- at this point the torque is dropping, so a good time to have changed gears anyway

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I know i hit mine on the 2010 faster than what im used to...

................gotta get to Wisconsin and see Jamie
 
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Originally Posted by chateau
Does my 2004 classic , (carbed model) , have a rev limiter? Not that I need to go there. Thanks in advance.
ya, all Harleys have rev limiter for people that don`t know how to ride!!
 
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5600 rpm on stock 04 egc.
 
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Originally Posted by highmarket
ya, all Harleys have rev limiter for people that don`t know how to ride!!
HA! yeah right
 
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