Efficient RPM shift? Timing Light.

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John

Discussion Starter · May 24, 2015

Now that the R3 is broken in, I would like to reset the RPM shift timing light from the 7k RPM break-in limit (as a general rule) to a new limit that will maximize the R3's potential.
According to the Dyno's, the R3 makes maximum horsepower at about 10,800 RPM.
Would this be the most precise RPM to set the shift light indicator to maximize acceleration?
Thoughts...

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AJ Nin

· #2 · May 24, 2015

I think that's in 6th gear though. For max acceleration, I think you would take the bike to redline in each gear.

Ho11ywood195

· #3 · May 24, 2015

I dont red line any of my bikes just to save on were and tare usally i shift 500-700 rpm before the max.

wasimlhr

· #4 · May 26, 2015

Ho11ywood195 said:
I dont red line any of my bikes just to save on were and tare usally i shift 500-700 rpm before the max.

+1 you dont need to red line.

You can change the limiter just before the redline. The power is after 9k RPM not 10800.

AJ Nin

· #5 · May 26, 2015

I've never seen the rev limiter before redline.

EcoRider

· #6 · May 26, 2015

You probably will want to go just over the powerband, but not all the way to the redline.
reason being, that any engine has less power over the powerband, and when shifting to next gear, you'd be on the downslope of the powerband again.

Going a little over the powerband is ok, as you still gain a better torque at a lower gear; but don't go too far out on RPMs if you want best acceleration; so that when shifting to next gear, you're still on the upslope of the powerband.

If beneath image is correct, you'll want to center your gear shifts around 10800 rpm, and depending on which gear, probably will want to shift most before 11250rpm.
Not all gears have the same RPM drop when going to the next gear, so it'll be more of a 'practice makes perfect' thing...

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nick

· #7 · May 26, 2015

John said:
Now that the R3 is broken in, I would like to reset the RPM shift timing light from the 7k RPM break-in limit (as a general rule) to a new limit that will maximize the R3's potential.
According to the Dyno's, the R3 makes maximum horsepower at about 10,800 RPM.
Would this be the most precise RPM to set the shift light indicator to maximize acceleration?
Thoughts...

thats weird my shift light never came on at 7k rpm during break in

Lollingthunder

· #8 · May 26, 2015

You have to set it at 7k yourself. Look in your owners manual to see how to set it.

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SouthFloridaR3

· #9 · Mar 21, 2016

Am I the only one having trouble setting up the shift light? the owners manual was not very helpful

AgCat

· #10 · Mar 21, 2016

Just reset mine for 11,250. The manual is pretty "jabbery", you must pay attention to (AND DO) the numbered (1., 2., 3.) steps. Everything else is explanations. Don't lose track of what step you're on, and you'll be OK.

FYI there are several discussions on break in rpm limits....the key word is PROLONGED operation. To most people, that means you don't cruise the highway @8,000rpm for an hour.

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niku

· #11 · Mar 22, 2016

Can someone tell me how to edit the Shift light.
I have just completed 1000KM on my bike but have never seen it as I never went that high on the RPM's.

Kojiiro

· #12 · Mar 22, 2016

niku said:
Can someone tell me how to edit the Shift light.
I have just completed 1000KM on my bike but have never seen it as I never went that high on the RPM's.

Step-by-step is in the manual I believe.

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niku

· #13 · Mar 22, 2016

Kojiiro said:
Step-by-step is in the manual I believe.

Ok, I think I will download it. Should be same for all regions I hope.

Kojiiro

· #14 · Mar 22, 2016

niku said:
Ok, I think I will download it. Should be same for all regions I hope.

Ah, I figured you might have the hard copy manual. Its in the forum somewhere, but if you google "R3 manual" it will lead you right back to the forum, so you dont have to spend too much time flipping through forum pages to find it. I would just take a pic of the instructions for you if I still had my manual.

niku

· #15 · Mar 22, 2016

Kojiiro said:
Ah, I figured you might have the hard copy manual. Its in the forum somewhere, but if you google "R3 manual" it will lead you right back to the forum, so you dont have to spend too much time flipping through forum pages to find it. I would just take a pic of the instructions for you if I still had my manual.

I have the manual, Just don't know on which corner of the house its at now.
Plus I'm at work so I cannot download it.

Allennat

· #16 · Mar 22, 2016

I set my shift light for high 10k rpm and to go off and to go off at high11k rpm. You can also change the blink rate and the brightness. Both I have set to max.

niku

· #17 · Mar 22, 2016

Allennat said:
I set my shift light for high 10k rpm and to go off and to go off at high11k rpm. You can also change the blink rate and the brightness. Both I have set to max.

I will try something similar to this and post it on one of my VLOGS

Perhaps make this as a tutorial for everyone to make use of.

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naripsta

· #18 · Mar 22, 2016

Have mine set at 8K, once the light comes on, I give it a bit of a hesitation before I shift. And yea, no need to redline really, since you're out of the powerband by then anyway.

vercify

· #19 · Mar 22, 2016

naripsta said:
Have mine set at 8K, once the light comes on, I give it a bit of a hesitation before I shift. And yea, no need to redline really, since you're out of the powerband by then anyway.

This is what I do as well! I have it set at 8500rpm, so once I see the light come on I know I can wring it out for a bit longer before going ahead with my shift. I like it coming on tad earlier than when I am ready to shift so that I'm thinking about it even if I continue accelerating.

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