the thing about sound

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earwig · #11 Unread post by **earwig** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:06 am

Zagnut wrote:
You should be able to learn when to shift just by either your speed or RPMs... if you have to rely on sound something is wrong... just my opinion.
Well..he said it's a new bike so I don't thik "something is wrong" if he does not yet know the mph range of each gear. Different sizes, types and models of bikes can vary quite a bit on this...and the owners manual ranges are unrealistic. So how is he supposed to know without having owned this bike for awhile?...and as stated, the VStar has no tachometer...how is he supposed to know the rpms on a new bike without a tach?..

Try this. Wear earplugs when you ride. This cuts out the wind, and allows you to hear the engine better. When you get to higher speeds you probably still won't be able to hear the stock pipes because they are pretty quiet, but if you turn your head a bit to the side (with your earplugs in) so your ear is out of the wind and facing the rear of the bike, you'll be able to hear the pipes just enough to tell what your rpms are doing. Then as you get used to the bike and the gear ranges become more familiar, you 'll be able to gauge it off of your speed as has been stated.

I started on a Honda Shadow 750 and had no problems. I can't imagine it taking longer than 20 minutes to learn at what mph you should shift.

todostusmuertos · Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:45 pm

I bought an XVS100 01 a couple of weeks ago and it already came with custom pipes. How do I find out what kind of pipes they are? I don't see a brand name or anything like that on them. Man, they sound awesome though. They're loud!!

#13 Unread post by **Kal** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:15 pm

earwig wrote:You should be able to learn when to shift just by either your speed or RPMs... if you have to rely on sound something is wrong... just my opinion.

I have exactly the opposite opinion in most situations.

Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:57 am

earwig wrote: I started on a Honda Shadow 750 and had no problems. I can't imagine it taking longer than 20 minutes to learn at what mph you should shift.

I think that would entail a fairly interesting ride to understand when to shift at different speeds under most situations.

It all depends on the person. I was able to hop on a bike, ride it around and do a basic cone course within 5 minutes of being on the bike. Not everyone is able to do that, everyone has their own learning curve and judging them against yourself doesn't really get you anywhere.

I agree with the tach, personally I think it's a great addition and it'll give you a much better functionality than new pipes. Your neighbors will also appreciate this decision. Especially if you're like me and do the occasional late night mcdonalds run.