ddaverowee
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hi every one, just got 97 gsx and been having lots of fun! Just wondering if i am going flat out for too long is my engine going to blow up? If so what is a good rpm to sit on for long distance riding?
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is it bad to go full speed for too long?
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Dr Honda
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Wellllll...... yes and no.
The engine can go full throttle as long as you want, but the harder you push it, the shorter it's life will be. (that's a given for any machinery) Also, at full throttle, it will drink a lot of fuel.
If you are heading toward a destination (long distance) you would be better off holding at about 75% power. Your fuel consumption will drop significantly, but your speed will only drop by a few MPH.
Good luck
The engine can go full throttle as long as you want, but the harder you push it, the shorter it's life will be. (that's a given for any machinery) Also, at full throttle, it will drink a lot of fuel.
If you are heading toward a destination (long distance) you would be better off holding at about 75% power. Your fuel consumption will drop significantly, but your speed will only drop by a few MPH.
Good luck
ddaverowee
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ok thanks for the advice! most of the time i take it pritty easy but sometimes i like to ring its neck lol, i know in cars or motor bikes if you were to leave it in first gear say and hold it flat out, it would not take long to blow up! I didnt know if jet ski's were the same or not, i thought they might have been designed to sit on high revs for a long time as they dont have a gear box
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