how to rev at mid speeds

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#11 Unread post by Loonette »

RideYourRide wrote:Don't bother letting out the clutch easy.

Clutch in and rev it up good so your buddies can hear it. Then, just dump the clutch without letting off the throttle. That's the easiest way to get going again.
:laughing: Better yet... give it even more throttle as you dump the clutch - might be able to pull of a sweet wheelie while you're at it.

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#12 Unread post by telefunkin »

RideYourRide wrote:Don't bother letting out the clutch easy.

Clutch in and rev it up good so your buddies can hear it. Then, just dump the clutch without letting off the throttle. That's the easiest way to get going again.

Why not rig your idle speed screw to hold the throttle wide open?
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#13 Unread post by zed »

Assuming this is a legit question.
If you want to travel at the same speed but at higher revs then drop down to a lower gear.
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Slick_R6 wrote:lets say i am going 30mph and would like to rev up the engine so that it is loud but it does not make the bike go any faster... i usually hold the clutch down when i do it but after i let the clutch out the bike jumps... i know i am doing it wrong and i need some guidance so i dont screw up the clutch
jesus, why do you own a motorcycle? not to be mean but your gonna kill yourself if you dont know enough that you have to ask that question.

let the revvs come down then let the clutch out somewhat slowly so the revs match before its fully engauged.
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#15 Unread post by -Curly- »

Just keep it in first gear. Plenty of RPMs and it will keep your speed to the rev limiter.
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Slick_R6 wrote:lets say i am going 30mph and would like to rev up the engine so that it is loud but it does not make the bike go any faster... i usually hold the clutch down when i do it but after i let the clutch out the bike jumps... i know i am doing it wrong and i need some guidance so i dont screw up the clutch
You'll need titanium coated pistons & a large crustacean to pull this off.
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#17 Unread post by atom »

I believe that making your bike make sweet music is important. I find my bike sounds best not when making big revs but when under load at low rpms. I don't know what you ride, but most bikes sound comparatively weak when you just hold the clutch and rev. Stoplights are the best place for that and not at speed, as you are giving up control of the bike if you clutch and rev while the bike is moving.

When I want my Guzzi to sing for me, I keep on the gas and shift gears before the RPM hit 4k. At moderate speeds, I can be in top gear going 35-45 at about 3.2k rpms which means I have to be ready to downshift if I need to slow down, but should I need to accelerate the engine is just waiting to let out a rumbly roar.

You will be able to make yours sing as you get to know its power band, exhaust tuning, and the range of speeds appropriate for each gear. Done right, using engine braking can also make some sonorous sound exit the exhaust at speed.
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MrGompers wrote:
Slick_R6 wrote:lets say i am going 30mph and would like to rev up the engine so that it is loud but it does not make the bike go any faster... i usually hold the clutch down when i do it but after i let the clutch out the bike jumps... i know i am doing it wrong and i need some guidance so i dont screw up the clutch
You'll need titanium coated pistons & a large crustacean to pull this off.
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#19 Unread post by ceemes »

ngsalvo wrote:
MrGompers wrote:
Slick_R6 wrote:lets say i am going 30mph and would like to rev up the engine so that it is loud but it does not make the bike go any faster... i usually hold the clutch down when i do it but after i let the clutch out the bike jumps... i know i am doing it wrong and i need some guidance so i dont screw up the clutch
You'll need titanium coated pistons & a large crustacean to pull this off.
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#20 Unread post by Johnj »

Dude you have to know how to use the crustacen...I thought everybody knew hoe to use the crustacen.
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