04-10-2019, 07:25 AM
(04-10-2019, 04:37 AM)apex1_imp Wrote: You could probably bounce your CB off the rev limiter all day and not hurt it. That should be true of any production motor, but as an owner of Harleys for almost 30 years, I would not say it would be safe with them. The problem is that the longer the stroke is of a motor, the faster the piston speeds are as the revs climb. "Square" motors with equal bores and strokes can rev higher safely, as can "oversquare" motors where the stroke is less than the bore, keeping piston speeds lower than long stroke motors. With a long stroke motor, a piston has a lot of ground to cover with every revolution of the crankshaft, resulting in very high piston speeds and a lot heat and stress if revs climb too high.
Very nice reply there. Thanks for the good details. So either way I just took her out for good ride at 40 degrees F. Not the nicest day up here but I did play with the revs a once she was warmed up. The gears are mighty tall compared to the Vtwin. Launching in 2nd gear Makes for a nice long wind up to 3rd. Dang this is a fun bike, comfortable ride, smooth and easy shifting. Very happy with the purchase!