Rev Limiter???

[routemaster]

On the way back from Deepest Darkest Somerset I was accelerating out of a roundabout in 2nd gear, to make the most of an overtake opportunity and I knew I was getting close to the red line and I was about to change up when went it into the red (11k ish) and then the bike stopped accelerating - I thought opps  ::) better ease off ::) and change up  ;)

Does the GTR have a rev limiter or did the traction control kick in (Road was dry and there didn't appear to be any debris on it)?
If it was the traction control then I didn't notice if the light was flashing or not as I bust concentrating on the overtake.

Steve

[mecki]

I guess the ECU is programmed to prevent over-revving.
My 1250 Bandit did exactly the same, you went into the red and the computer immediately cut the fuel supply.

[Kwikasfuki]

Sounds like the rev limiter. Happened on my 08 GTR as well

[Winston Smith]

Red-lined in second?

Mmmm, the three figures should have been a limiter in theirselves!!

[routemaster]

Red-lined in second?

Mmmm, the three figures should have been a limiter in theirselves!!

It was three figures but kmph rather mph - honest officer

[Winston Smith]

It was three figures but kmph rather mph - honest officer

PMSL!1

[Boomer]

Redline is 10,500rpm.
Rev Limiter kicks in at 11,000rpm.
To get the best acceleration you should be up-shifting at around 10,000rpm as peak power is around 9,600rpm.
And yes, I'm sure many of us have done exactly the same thing and hit the limiter. I know I have.

What's really scary is when you pull a wheelie and it hits the rev limiter.
Front wheel comes down like a rock!  :o
Ointment needed for bruised plums! <LOL>

[fatharry]

RM...whilst i cannot condone riding a bike in such a Hooligan'esque fashion...rumour has it that 'yes' that is indeed the rev limiter and not TC...not that i'd know ::)

PS does anyone know if the speed camera's on the A303 near Salisbury work?.....cause if they do, i'll have to weld my letterbox shut >:(

[Kwikasfuki]

Screw that, I tried it this morning and it does cut out. I was almost flying though

[routemaster]

PS does anyone know if the speed camera's on the A303 near Salisbury work?.....cause if they do, i'll have to weld my letterbox shut >:(

If they are the Gatso type, not in roadworks and if they didn't double flash then no you don't have to weld your letter box shut  ;).

The Camera Partnership that used to manage the speed cameras in Wiltshire has ceased to exist and Wiltshire Police are more interested in accident reduction.

Steve

[fred24]

The limiter on my 2011 kicks in exactly on the redline at 10500

[patrick]

I once left mine in 2nd coming off a roundabout and without finding the rev limter changed into 3rd just into 3 figures  :-)