muaymendez1 Posted April 17, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 17, 2014 Do we ever grow up? Just to be clear I am guilty of this. Why do so many guys rev thier bikes at red lights, or when in a tunnel or over pass. I think I know why the latter but why at lights. Years ago when bikes were really not reliable and guys changed pipes jets and rodded it. The carbs would flood up and foul the plugs, so when sitting a light a quick flip of the throttle would clear the carb so why is it guys with very reliable bikes and fuel injection, do they still rev the bike at the light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 17, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2014 56 Pan would flood itself and die if left at idle for more than a minute. Trying to start that beast after flooding it taught lessons never forgot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted April 17, 2014 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2014 Reving the engine at a red light can help the magnetic strip sensor under the street recognize the motorcycle. Something to do with the higher varying stator output at the r&r. So now you know why it is ok to rev. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted April 17, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2014 Reving the engine at a red light can help the magnetic strip sensor under the street recognize the motorcycle. Something to do with the higher varying stator output at the r&r. So now you know why it is ok to rev. Mike Sweet.....works for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted April 17, 2014 Reving the engine at a red light can help the magnetic strip sensor under the street recognize the motorcycle. Something to do with the higher varying stator output at the r&r. So now you know why it is ok to rev. Mike Wow. Who wants to buy a bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 17, 2014 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Nah!! It's origins go waaay back! It is a universal signal to whoever is beside you and it means "Wanna Race??" Edited April 18, 2014 by bongobobny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted April 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2014 It may just mean I really like the sound my bike makes. I just sit there with my bike sounding like a sewing machine, An 800 pound, 90 horsepower sewing machine. If you can hear it over the stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted April 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted April 17, 2014 Maybe they started on a 2 stroke and got in the habit to keep their plugs from fouling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted April 18, 2014 I will let you know that since this thread was started I have revved my bike 19 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted April 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted April 18, 2014 The wife likes me to rev it just because she likes the sound! So we gotta keep the little lady happy!! VROOM, VROOM, VROOOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted April 18, 2014 You've been listening to "The Leader Of The Pack" again, haven't you?!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted April 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted April 18, 2014 Well, me thinks that red light rever's fall into two basic categories. There are those that need to rev (old Harley's, Triumph's, etc) to keep their bikes running. Then you have the Yammie rider's who need to rev to make sure the bike is running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Bongo! Leader of the pack? Hahahaha. There goes to show the age difference. I was thinking more of motley crue's girls girls girls Edited April 18, 2014 by muaymendez1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted April 18, 2014 Share #14 Posted April 18, 2014 You've been listening to "The Leader Of The Pack" again, haven't you?!!? And whats your point Bob? Bongo! Leader of the pack? Hahahaha. There goes to show the age difference. I was thinking more of motley crues girls girls girls Motley Crues?????? Whats that???? The only motley Crues I've heard of are when a bunch of Venture Riders get together. Now that's a Motley Crew!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted April 18, 2014 It's strictly done to wake up the monkey that changes the light. You've heard of that monkey haven't you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stache Posted April 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2014 So the guy that goes around ensuring the monkeys are fed and cared for is up to monkey business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted April 18, 2014 And whats your point Bob? Motley Crues?????? Whats that???? The only motley Crues I've heard of are when a bunch of Venture Riders get together. Now that's a Motley Crew!!!!! http://www.motley.com/ [ATTACH]83602[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted April 18, 2014 It's strictly done to wake up the monkey that changes the light. You've heard of that monkey haven't you ? I've never heard of that monkey but rest assured when I catch him, I'm gonna beat him for messing up my clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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