1996 R1100R redline rpms

[phoenixtexas]

I've written before in the forum and have another question. My 1996 R1100R consistently shuts downs at 7,200 rpm, although the redline is supposed to be 7,800 and I can't believe a BMW tach could be that far off. I can't find this issue addressed in any shop manuals I've looked at, and have searched the MOA forum without luck. Anyone know about this or where to look for info?

[gambrinus]

Well if the speedo is anywhere between 10 -15% off as some have suggested, I don't see why the Tach couldn't be just as far off. IF you are the curious type, you can get a timing light that reads RPMs and simply hook it up to one of your spark leads and PRESTO! It will give you a dead on readout of your true RPMs.


RW

[kbasa]

Is it still making power? I usually try and shift so the next gear starts our right at the torque peak.

dave

[phoenixtexas]

Thanks for the valuable input. I know someone to loan me a timing light like you described. The bike is pulling fine to redline in each gear, just shutting down as the tach hits 7,200 rpm. I thought maybe there was a setting somewhere that controlled the shut-down rpm.