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moving off

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 6:38 am
by kayz1
Hi burgermen, K8 400 is 3400 to 3600 revs normal at take off please? Just seems a little high to me and would drive one mad if stuck in a big traffic Q :lol: It has had new belt and rollers in Jan this year and only done 200miles till now. just asking as never owned a 400 before.
Lyn.

Re: moving off

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:05 am
by Bluebottle
They do rev high.

The clutch is said not to fully lock up until at least 4000 and releases again a bit below that


I think earlier ones are supposed to start biting around 2600 later ones around 3200 with a new clutch. I will check but I think my L1 is about the same as yours for a mild launch.

Re: moving off

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:53 am
by kayz1
muchograssyarse kind Sir...