Re: [ST] Surging [was: Carbon Fiber Pipes and Helibars]

[brian <brd@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 12:19:20PM -0500, colt4530@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I don't agree that performance below 2k is irrelevant.  That's where you
> slip the clutch starting off.  

Well, he was talking about slow speed riding at low rpms, not at
take-off.

> will pull from 1500 if asked to gently.  It does not surge, but you can
> easily feel the power pulses down there.  Mine DOES have a lean surge at
> light throttle between 2000 and 3500 and a startling jerk at tip-in,
> particularly below 3500.  

Yes.  It's a motorcycle engine, not a cummins turbodiesel.  :)  Use it
at 3k and above.  Life is good!

I find that I actually enjoy riding around at higher rpms, so take that
into consideration.

Laters,
Brian
- -- 
Euless, TX
1997 VFR750 (red, of course)
1999 Sprint ST (black, RIP)

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