Beau-Kat Posted April 15, 2009 #1 Posted April 15, 2009 In another thread, I had asked if the 1st gens had a rev limiter, but didn't get a responseyet. Since I am hearing how fast they must be (never ridden one myself...yet), I was wondering if any of them through the model years had rev limiters. Just wondering if you folks that have them are able to "spin 'em up" a bit more than our 2nd gens, which do have limiters. Thanks.
JimRoberts Posted April 15, 2009 #2 Posted April 15, 2009 If my 86 has one, it ain't working because I've been in redline territory and never had it cut out. I've had mine to around 100 mph in 3rd gear showing a Harley my trailer hitch.
Condor Posted April 15, 2009 #3 Posted April 15, 2009 In another thread, I had asked if the 1st gens had a rev limiter, but didn't get a responseyet. Since I am hearing how fast they must be (never ridden one myself...yet), I was wondering if any of them through the model years had rev limiters. Just wondering if you folks that have them are able to "spin 'em up" a bit more than our 2nd gens, which do have limiters. Thanks. I read in an article somewhere about the 1stGens having one up around 10,000rpm...or maybe that's where the valves float...
timgray Posted April 15, 2009 #4 Posted April 15, 2009 I've accidentally had mine up near 10,000 rpm. If it has a rev limiter then it's set higher than 10,000. P.S. 10,000 rpm at WOT sounds really neat.
Rottdoglover Posted April 15, 2009 #6 Posted April 15, 2009 Must agree with Condor on this one. I believe the rev limiter is when the valves don't have time to close before cam comes around again. Somewhere in the 10-12K range. The RED part on the tach is just a shift point, isn't it?
N3FOL Posted April 15, 2009 #7 Posted April 15, 2009 Not really sure for the 1st generation Ventures. But, 2 days ago as I was trying to beat the rain clouds:250: headed home from work...I managed to hit 110-115 mph on my Venture. It was smooth as silk travelling at that speed and I stayed at that pace for a good 3 to 4 minutes and then backed down to 95 mph on the speedo. I guess sometimes, it is ok to put the bike at WOT...just be very careful on the straightaway.
Yammer Dan Posted April 16, 2009 #8 Posted April 16, 2009 None on the 84's I'll let you know about the 85's later.
Squeeze Posted April 16, 2009 #9 Posted April 16, 2009 No Rev-Limiter on any 1Gen. You Guys should stay away from Revs more than 10,000. Because at that Piston Speed, not only the Valves are in Danger, but the upper Eye on the Con-Rods will lengten and a ticking Noise will be heard. Louder and louder over Time. Happens a Lot on the Vmaxes, mostly actually by "Accident" there, or by missing a Shift. Not funny.
friesman Posted April 16, 2009 #10 Posted April 16, 2009 None on the 84's I'll let you know about the 85's later. None on the 85's either:dancefool: :cool10::cool10: Brian
boominup Posted April 16, 2009 #11 Posted April 16, 2009 Mine did!! If I held WOT for too long, I'd feel this slapping on the back of my helmet along with some screaming that the engine couldn't drown out. I noticed that my Gen 2 has that very same option!! Brian
Redneck Posted April 16, 2009 #12 Posted April 16, 2009 A first gen doesn't have enough power to need a rev limiter.
JimRoberts Posted April 17, 2009 #13 Posted April 17, 2009 Obviously Redneck has never ridden a first generation rocketship.
Yammer Dan Posted April 17, 2009 #14 Posted April 17, 2009 Obviously Redneck has never ridden a first generation rocketship. Can't catch them!!!
Dark Wolf Posted April 17, 2009 #15 Posted April 17, 2009 Not really sure for the 1st generation Ventures. But, 2 days ago as I was trying to beat the rain clouds:250: headed home from work...I managed to hit 110-115 mph on my Venture. It was smooth as silk travelling at that speed and I stayed at that pace for a good 3 to 4 minutes and then backed down to 95 mph on the speedo. I guess sometimes, it is ok to put the bike at WOT...just be very careful on the straightaway. 110-115 my first gen would be in third with two more to go!!!!!!!
GG54172 Posted April 17, 2009 #16 Posted April 17, 2009 A first gen doesn't have enough power to need a rev limiter. Id take an 84 - 1200 engine in my 2001 RSV any day. RSV's are comfy 1st gens are fast
Yammer Dan Posted April 17, 2009 #17 Posted April 17, 2009 110-115 my first gen would be in third with two more to go!!!!!!! :sign yeah that: What the **ll is 5th gear for???
Ozark Posted April 18, 2009 #18 Posted April 18, 2009 :sign yeah that: What the **ll is 5th gear for??? It's for cruising slowly while the 2nd gens are trying to catch up!!
Rocket Posted April 18, 2009 #19 Posted April 18, 2009 It's for cruising slowly while the 2nd gens are trying to catch up!! What is this word "slowly"????? This word clashes with riding a 1st gen, especially a '83 Mk1......
Ozark Posted April 19, 2009 #20 Posted April 19, 2009 What is this word "slowly"????? This word clashes with riding a 1st gen, especially a '83 Mk1...... "Cruising Slowly" is synonomous or equal to "Riding a 2nd Gen". I knew I would have to explain that to all 1st gen riders. :rotf:
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