"Best" revs to change gear at? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Stu · 05-03-10, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdruid

10.5, preload the lever and use the limiter as a crude quickshifter.

Druid

Dave20046 · 05-03-10, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

I change gear between 5 and 6k.
I don't believe in revving the knackers off my bikes. Many an arguement I have had about how harshly or not to ride a bike, but I like my bike purring not screaming

Don't think I've ever gone over 7k!

Your bike could be restricted and you wouldn't even know

05-03-10, 04:33 PM

i change at 9.5k when trying to get around quickly. After that, the engine starts to run out of steam.

As for not going above 7, well the SV has fairly relaxed piston acceleration figures, so I wouldn't expect you are saving much in terms of engine life by keeping the revs down. It wont help it enough to make a noticable difference shall we say. If you dont like high revving bikes, perhaps a harley or a buell is more your thing?

05-03-10, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdruid

10.5, preload the lever and use the limiter as a crude quickshifter.

Druid

Gobbledeegoop......

yorkie_chris · 05-03-10, 04:37 PM

translation
"what are best revs to change at?"
"lots"

05-03-10, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdruid

10.5, preload the lever and use the limiter as a crude quickshifter.

Druid

racers

yorkie_chris · 05-03-10, 04:40 PM

Huh? I do that on road...

05-03-10, 04:44 PM

What is "preloading the lever"?

yorkie_chris · 05-03-10, 04:45 PM

You put a light upward pressure on the gear lever, then either momentarily roll off the throttle then pin it again, or keep it pinned right up to the limiter.

05-03-10, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Huh? I do that on road...

+1 ... Way easier and is second nature now. Tend to **** up gear changes if i use the clutch

05-03-10, 04:33 PM	#13
Liam9188 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Best" revs to change gear at? i change at 9.5k when trying to get around quickly. After that, the engine starts to run out of steam. As for not going above 7, well the SV has fairly relaxed piston acceleration figures, so I wouldn't expect you are saving much in terms of engine life by keeping the revs down. It wont help it enough to make a noticable difference shall we say. If you dont like high revving bikes, perhaps a harley or a buell is more your thing?

05-03-10, 04:37 PM	#15
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: "Best" revs to change gear at? translation "what are best revs to change at?" "lots" __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

05-03-10, 04:40 PM	#17
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: "Best" revs to change gear at? Huh? I do that on road... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

05-03-10, 04:44 PM	#18
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Best" revs to change gear at? What is "preloading the lever"?

05-03-10, 04:45 PM	#19
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: "Best" revs to change gear at? You put a light upward pressure on the gear lever, then either momentarily roll off the throttle then pin it again, or keep it pinned right up to the limiter. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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