Insider tips on the Big Dogs happiness

[KnotSo]

I rec'd this some time back and was asked to not post it as management was watching this site and he did not need undo scrutiny. Now is a good time while thay are on "vacation".
Things to think about.

These big inch bikes need to be taken out and ridden. The more aggressive (to a point) you are, the better your bike performs.

Did you know that after compiling ignition module downloads on over 12000 bikes, the average rider spends the bulk of his riding time below 2500 rpms. The amount of time below 2000 rpms has always been a concern to me. By design, these engines are set up to perform best in the 2000-5000 rpm range.

In my opinion, the rev limit is there to protect the engine not the warranty. Lugging these beasts is the worst thing that you can do!

Protect your investment, ride the bikes, get the rpms up and have some fun!

Bouncing off the rev limiter and doing burnouts is also very bad for your investment.

You know, I have to laugh when I read about or talk to people who want more horsepower.
Being that peak horsepower is at max rpm, who rides their bikes at 6000 rpm?
I've always preached high torque. Peak torque is in the 4000 rpm range. If you have big torque, you'll have big power.

A couple of you will have Big Dogs that will last forever with little work needing done as you understand how these bikes need to be rode.

Wade, When we are retired, we will ride.

 

[Eric]

I think the last down load I had done the most time was spent around 2500, with the most time ranging from 2500 to 4200, thay were happy with my down load except for some time around 950, the tach will flash if I fire it up & dont stay with the bike keeping rpm up till it gets warm, I need a cruire mate, to help with warm ups.. ride it like you stole it... dont know how accurate the recall is on the down loads, I know I hit the rev limit 1 time, didnt show up on bdm down load though

 

[mobsta]

been riding hard for 30plus years.have always been told since i started riding running hard is better for the motor.i live by sammy hagars words.I CANT DRIVE 55.thats just me:lol:

 

[frogman]

well said knotso, but heres my question. are you going to pay for all of our speeding tickets?

 

[Gas Man]

I always kept my bdm arnd 2750... seem to balance out at that point.... hum along

 

[RoofDude]

No tach on mine but, Im sure I was in the 4-5000 rpm range this afternoon a bit

Still smiling from that ride and it was a short one.

 

[1mndg]

I always keep the hound in the 2500 to 3500 range. Never know when you'll have to crack that right grip to get away from something or someone.

 

[montana]

You know, I have to laugh when I read about or talk to people who want more horsepower. Being that peak horsepower is at max rpm, who rides their bikes at 6000 rpm? I've always preached high torque. Peak torque is in the 4000 rpm range. If you have big torque, you'll have big power.

I think that most people don't understand the difference between HP and Torque. It's very easy... Horsepower will determine how fast you can go and torque determines how fast you can get there. Of course, this if over simplified.

 

[RRRUFF]

Yea baby! "I can't ride--55"

 

[TLB08K9]

And here I thought I was pushing my dog too hard, my download showed me around 2500 most of the time. I have bounced the rev limiter a couple times, damn rocket wouldnt leave me alone. Hopefully no harm done since shes still running strong!!

 

[lee]

not sure about the warranty bit but the rest of it makes a lot of sense. Its quite easy to lug these bikes I think without realising it. Better to be racing the revs a little bit rather than too low. I remember a thread a while back when people were talking about what speed they change into 6th gear at and I thought some of them sounded too low.

 

[Can-Dog1]

the rev limit is there to protect the engine

What's that? :lol::lol::lol:

 

[KnotSo]

Rarely do I hit 6th untill at least 70

 

[lee]

at the very least. I leave it til 75-80

 

[littlef66]

I definetly have to be around 75-80 before I hit 6th. It just lugs if done before that speed.

 

[RiderTom]

Thanks all, new to owning a dog. Was a little curious as to where to keep it when cruising along. I have been leaning towards the higher RPM's. Love the throttle response.

 

[Deadreckoning]

I agree, letting the big dog eat around 3000 seems to be it's enviroment, more responsive especially twisting it to get past that asshole who wants to drive in your blind spot!

 

[erldawg]

Try to run in the 2500-3000 rpm range and sometimes a little more. Keep 6th till the 70 mph range. :flag:

 

[kfoss8]

about the same as everyone else she likes to cruis around the 3000rpm range dont hit 6th until i get about 75mph

 

[Mach_1]

Sounds like I have been babying mine too much. I guess I will get on it a little more often now.