trebor Posted June 20, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 20, 2010 I recently purchased an ’03 RSV. I noticed in shifting from 2nd to 3rd there is loss of power, as if, firing only of 3 cylinders. Is this a possible clutch problem, or what? It “takes off great in 1st and 2nd, but on 3rd is lack power. Suggestions appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsigwing Posted June 20, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 20, 2010 I recently purchased an ’03 RSV. I noticed in shifting from 2nd to 3rd there is loss of power, as if, firing only of 3 cylinders. Is this a possible clutch problem, or what? It “takes off great in 1st and 2nd, but on 3rd is lack power. Suggestions appreciated. what rpm are you shifting at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted June 20, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 20, 2010 I recently purchased an ’03 RSV. I noticed in shifting from 2nd to 3rd there is loss of power, as if, firing only of 3 cylinders. Is this a possible clutch problem, or what? It “takes off great in 1st and 2nd, but on 3rd is lack power. Suggestions appreciated. Try hitting the rev limiter, to learn your rpm range.......... These are not, v twins & are higher revving engines........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted June 20, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 20, 2010 If you're used to a V-twin you are probably shifting at too low RPMs. That's what I did when I first got mine. This engine isn't very good at low revs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 20, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 20, 2010 what rpm are you shifting at? That was gonna be my Q also ... you have to rev these scoots. If you shift too soon and then try and crank it on, it will bog down on ya ... cough..sputter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted June 20, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 20, 2010 Yep on the revs...... I've had a couple of friends that ride V-twins tell me I'm going to blow my bike up. I'm riding next to them at 4,000 rpm. You should see the looks on their faces when I take it up to 6,500 and shift. The V Four is a different animal altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 20, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 20, 2010 Kick it up to around 90-93 and see if it hits it fast..YOU HAVE GOT TO REV these bikes to get that power they have..not at all like a V Twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted June 21, 2010 Share #8 Posted June 21, 2010 LOL.. I can attest to the scary feeling when you first take this bike to the rev limiter in all gears (if possible).. I could not make myself go from 1st through 3rd and hit the rev limiter (speed limits aren't high enough around here to find out where the speed limiter hits in 4th However, I had to put ear plugs in to block the engine noise and quickly felt where the rev limiter is on this bike!! wow.. and what 'giddyap and go' power!! Ride it like ya stole it.. and feel the rev limiter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 21, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) They don't call these motors the beast for nothing get on it and let the beast loose you will know it when you open the throttle wide open you will NOT hurt these motors doing it either!!! their made for higher RPM's you will be amazed how much power you have once you open it up Unleash the Beast.......... Edited June 22, 2010 by buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 21, 2010 Share #10 Posted June 21, 2010 ...And if that's not it, you may do some searching on here about bad coils. Buddy can tell you about it, as he had the problem with my '03. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted June 21, 2010 Yep, you all were right, not enough RPM on the shift......I'm going through a learning curve. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 21, 2010 Share #12 Posted June 21, 2010 Yep, you all were right, not enough RPM on the shift......I'm going through a learning curve. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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