Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 ...that the 8th gen idle goes up by 250 rpm automatically when you release the clutch in 1st gear? Tanner mentioned this in another thread so I had to test it out for myself - see vid below Is this something that most other bikes do as well? Edit: Based on the responses below I'm creating a list of bikes that do and don't have this "feature". Soon I will be the world's foremost expert on this trivial subject Bikes that automatically increase RPM when letting out clutch in 1st gear 2017 Suzuki's (GSX-R1000, SV650, others?) 2015 Honda Goldwing 2014 Honda CTX1300 2014 Honda VFR800 Interceptor Bikes that don't 2010 Honda VFR1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 One note your idle looks a bit high, about what, 1400? Drop it 200 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 Nice one Gator, try it with a cold engine it has the effect of approx 1000rpm increase. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I thought it was only 200rpm increase, not 250rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Audible said: I thought it was only 200rpm increase, not 250rpm. Splitting hairs a bit aren't we! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, Grum said: Splitting hairs a bit aren't we! This is a gatorgreg thread with obligatory video clip after all. Splitting hairs is the least that will happen in here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, thtanner said: One note your idle looks a bit high, about what, 1400? Drop it 200 or so. Sorry - I'm not "technically qualified" to turn a screw so I'm afraid it will have to be stuck at 1,400 for the foreseeable future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 25 minutes ago, Grum said: Splitting hairs a bit aren't we! Speaking of hairs - I just noticed how hairy my arms are - I look like an ape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 28 minutes ago, Audible said: This is a gatorgreg thread with obligatory video clip after all. Splitting hairs is the least that will happen in here! Hmmm, Yummy fat chicken strips! LOL - yeah I'm guessing it won't be too long before: a) the ATGATT folks get on my case, b) the exhaust snobs chime in about the cheap Delkevic, c) the expert riders critique my use of 4 fingers on the clutch lever, and d) the old-timers argue the 8th gen is a "step backwards" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 10 minutes ago, GatorGreg said: LOL - yeah I'm guessing it won't be too long before: a) the ATGATT folks get on my case, b) the exhaust snobs chime in about the cheap Delkevic, c) the expert riders critique my use of 4 fingers on the clutch lever, and d) the old-timers argue the 8th gen is a "step backwards" Forgot e) guys that like to poke at anything. Your rear wheel is filthy. Get on that. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Guessing it's to help prevent stalling? Oh and Greg, seeing as all the good ones have been taken, I think your watch is 3 minutes fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 I would like to hear how the 8th gen. standard is a step backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckrzy1 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 My CTX1300 2014 did this too, kinda helps to not stall it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 8 hours ago, GatorGreg said: LOL - yeah I'm guessing it won't be too long before: a) the ATGATT folks get on my case, b) the exhaust snobs chime in about the cheap Delkevic, c) the expert riders critique my use of 4 fingers on the clutch lever, and d) the old-timers argue the 8th gen is a "step backwards" At least we don't see Godwin's Law invoked much here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Rectaltronics said: At least we don't see Godwin's Law invoked much here. That would be the "other" forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 4 hours ago, rckrzy1 said: My CTX1300 2014 did this too, kinda helps to not stall it. Interesting - anyone know if earlier gen VFR's did it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Katie said: Guessing it's to help prevent stalling? Oh and Greg, seeing as all the good ones have been taken, I think your watch is 3 minutes fast I keep it set fast to make sure I'm always on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 I shall have to check that out on my 800X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer lazyeye Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 How about f) that all your videos have a super clickbaity title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, lazyeye said: How about f) that all your videos have a super clickbaity title. I assume you're joking? If not, how is "Honda VFR800 test of idle when letting out clutch in 1st gear" a super clickbaity title for my video? It's rather anti-clickbaity IMO Perhaps you're trying to read the title with your lazy eye, Mr. lazyeye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Skids said: I shall have to check that out on my 800X. It would be weird if the 800X doesn't have it too - I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NodakVFR Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 My '15 Goldwing ups the idle when the clutch lever is let out, but my '10 VFR1200 does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted August 7, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 hours ago, GatorGreg said: I assume you're joking? If not, how is "Honda VFR800 test of idle when letting out clutch in 1st gear" a super clickbaity title for my video? It's rather anti-clickbaity IMO Perhaps you're trying to read the title with your lazy eye, Mr. lazyeye? He probably meant the tread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I've read about other bikes from other makes having the same feature, but I can't remember what they were. I may have been reading about beginner bikes.Mine seems to fail to do it sometimes. I've stalled it once or twice because of the muscle memory I've developed for it. Other times, I've noticed it never jumped, but I was easing out slowly enough that it didn't die. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 7, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 7, 2017 35 minutes ago, thtanner said: He probably meant the tread title. Well he may have a point then - LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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