Am I the only one who didn't know...

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  1. GatorGreg

    GatorGreg Honda Fanboy/LitiGator

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    ...that the 8th gen idle goes up by 250 rpm automatically when you release the clutch in 1st gear? Someone mentioned this on the other forum so I had to test it out for myself - see vid below :D Is this something that most other bikes do as well?

     
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    Yup and some others may do some may not.
     
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    Is it enough for a zero throttle launch?
     
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    Try and see.
     
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    It is enough for a zero throttle launch down a very gentle slope like my driveway.
     
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    I tried it just for shits and giggles a few months ago and was able to launch it on level ground in 1st gear by SLOWLY releasing the clutch - probably not good for the clutch though :D
     
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    LOL - reminds me of a song :D Probably a stupid question but do they have what we in the USA call "country" music in Scotland?

     
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    Wet clutch, it's fine :D
     
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    Just for laughs talkin clutches, have a Seb cover and got asked when HONDA started using dry clutches
    Just smiled


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