| Author | Message | ||
     Duanelr |
Going out on a limb and admitting I don't some stuff: 1. What does it mean when my tachometer needle (sometimes) flashes bright red when I blip the throttle? 2. When servicing my bike, under what circumstances would I need to use the camshaft locking tool?  | ||
| D_adams |
Rev limiter lights up when in neutral at 5-6k rpm I think. Closer to 11k when in gear. Basically it's telling you not to do it. Cam lock tool is for when you need to re-time the cams and keep things from shifting/moving around as you deal with the chain. | ||
| Stimbrell |
I think the rev limiter also lights up if you exceed 5-6K rpm and the coolant is not up to operating temperature, again saying do not do that. | ||
| Barraspalding |
Rev Limiter light? I notice the needle go red on its initial sweep when turning the bike on... but when riding & getting near redline my eyes are not on that needle  | ||
| Duanelr |
5 to 6 K?! What? I'm no squid teen revving my engine at the light. I baby this motor, and to think I'm bumping into the rev limiter as it's sitting in my driveway. (smacks forehead) | ||
| Willmrx |
Ride it like you stole it! | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Yep, the rev limiter on the tach needle sounded cool in the sale brochure, but it's useless. I don't ride at night, so I can't say if it might be more noticeable? Anytime I am rowing thru the gears in "tach light illumination" range, my attention is focused on not crashing. A big bright ass light on the top of the cluster is the best. Duh. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
That's my mantra. This bike may have its quirkiness (hey it's a Buell!) but the 1125 motor and race ECM is just tremendous. IMHO, of course.  |
