rev limiter

Rudeboy · 04-29-2008, 11:02 PM

does the GZ have one
or is there a risk of redline or over revving
I see there is a howto for installing a tach
I would hate to cause engine damage because of not shifting soon enough.

Easy Rider · 04-30-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudeboy

does the GZ have one
or is there a risk of redline or over revving

I don't think "we" know for sure.
Do a search for "limiter" and read the resulting thread.
No need to duplicate that in another new thread.

My guess: (not a part of the other thread):
Newer models DO.
Either way, it's not likely to be a problem unless you rev. it with no load or maybe in 1st gear.
From MY perspective, it sounds like it's gonna come apart WAY before it actually IS.

Rudeboy · 04-30-2008, 12:04 PM

Oops, My Mistake.
I guess I should have thought to do a search first.
since I am new to this bike, I am sure absolutely everything that I can think of has already been discussed.

I picked up the bike last night, she is a quick one, I will give her that.
I have already read about a few of the mods I would like to do.

trykemike · 04-30-2008, 12:14 PM

Hey rudeboy I have a marauder 250 2002 model. I installed the tach as described in the howto. I have reved past 8000 rpm briefly.

In 4 th gear my bike will pull past 8000 rpm however in 5th If I apply a bit of choke it will pull 7800 rpm without choke it pulls 7500 rpm solidly.

I tend to shift in busy traffic 5000 - 6000 rpm which keeps me in complete control and out of trouble during my commute from scarborough to markham. I use woodbine ave because the 404 is way too windy and busy ( lots of trucks )

I suggest install the tach.

**jonathan180iq** · 04-30-2008, 03:23 PM

Rude,

We do suggest searching a bit and reading some of the old posts and old conversation. They can be very useful. But, reading over your posts about final drive ratios shows that you do have some useful knowledge

and I look forward to hearing some more of your contributions to the forum.

Also, we haven't discussed everything. So, don't be afraid to bring it up if searching doesn't give you a reasonable response.

Have you downloaded the service manual yet? It's the first post in the "General Maintainance" section. That manul should be your first mod.

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Rudeboy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 21	rev limiter does the GZ have one or is there a risk of redline or over revving I see there is a howto for installing a tach I would hate to cause engine damage because of not shifting soon enough. __________________ Dave Rood 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 2003 Suzuki Marauder GZ 250 Orangeville, Ontario. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Rudeboy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 21	Thanks Oops, My Mistake. I guess I should have thought to do a search first. since I am new to this bike, I am sure absolutely everything that I can think of has already been discussed. I picked up the bike last night, she is a quick one, I will give her that. I have already read about a few of the mods I would like to do. __________________ Dave Rood 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 2003 Suzuki Marauder GZ 250 Orangeville, Ontario. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-30-2008, 12:14 PM	#4
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	rev limiter Hey rudeboy I have a marauder 250 2002 model. I installed the tach as described in the howto. I have reved past 8000 rpm briefly. In 4 th gear my bike will pull past 8000 rpm however in 5th If I apply a bit of choke it will pull 7800 rpm without choke it pulls 7500 rpm solidly. I tend to shift in busy traffic 5000 - 6000 rpm which keeps me in complete control and out of trouble during my commute from scarborough to markham. I use woodbine ave because the 404 is way too windy and busy ( lots of trucks ) I suggest install the tach. __________________ sds4
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04-30-2008, 03:23 PM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Rude, We do suggest searching a bit and reading some of the old posts and old conversation. They can be very useful. But, reading over your posts about final drive ratios shows that you do have some useful knowledge and I look forward to hearing some more of your contributions to the forum. Also, we haven't discussed everything. So, don't be afraid to bring it up if searching doesn't give you a reasonable response. Have you downloaded the service manual yet? It's the first post in the "General Maintainance" section. That manul should be your first mod. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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