P1000 High RPM's

[oldaker201]

my machine is running around 5k rpm at around 40mph, is that normal? feels like it needs to shift to another high gear

 

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[JenElio]

How many miles?
I think mine shifts around 4K-5K rpm depending on driving style

 

[oldaker201]

around 600 miles, how many gears are in these machines?

 

[0860silverado]

around 600 miles, how many gears are in these machines?

Dozens of gears, but only six speeds. (Sorry, I'm a smartass!!!)

 

[CID]

Does yours have paddle shifters? My favorite thing about the DCT and 6 speed is being able to 'paddle up' to keep the rpm down when I'm just cruising.

 

[0860silverado]

my machine is running around 5k rpm at around 40mph, is that normal? feels like it needs to shift to another high gear

Seriously though, yes... 5K rpm works out to about 41 mph on these machines. Redline is 8K at 66 mph.

 

[oldaker201]

Does yours have paddle shifters? My favorite thing about the DCT and 6 speed is being able to 'paddle up' to keep the rpm down when I'm just cruising.

no paddle shifter, just base model

 

[0860silverado]

Does yours have paddle shifters? My favorite thing about the DCT and 6 speed is being able to 'paddle up' to keep the rpm down when I'm just cruising.

5K in top gear will net you about 41 mph.

 

[oldaker201]

Seriously though, yes... 5K rpm works out to about 41 mph on these machines. Redline is 8K at 66 mph.

sounds like 5k is normal at that speed then, just sounds like it is wound tight at those RPM lol, im just not used to that yet and im guessing running down the highway at those RPM wont hurt anything

 

[0860silverado]

sounds like 5k is normal at that speed then, just sounds like it is wound tight at those RPM lol, im just not used to that yet and im guessing running down the highway at those RPM wont hurt anything

Not even close to hurting anything. I run mine at 8K regularly and I have over 15,000 miles with no issues.

 

[Heinecke2]

sounds like 5k is normal at that speed then, just sounds like it is wound tight at those RPM lol, im just not used to that yet and im guessing running down the highway at those RPM wont hurt anything

Add some sort of sound proofing material to the vertical plastic area just forward of the engine. I stuffed some 1/2" neoprene (heavier material would probably be better) in there and while it didn't really quiet the engine noise much it must have absorbed some vibration in that panel.

I did not like going 40+ before adding that material as I "felt" a lot of engine vibration which gave me a nagging desire to upshift.
AFTER adding the neoprene I regularly cruise at 45+mph and no longer have the nagging feeling to shift up.

 

[Bama-Daniel]

Like everyone else has said 5k sounds right. Full confidence the rpms want hurt anything.

 

[StewB]

Dozens of gears, but only six speeds. (Sorry, I'm a smartass!!!)

No way to ruffle feathers if I entirely agree with you, right? ✌️

 

[bumperm]

Like everyone else has said 5k sounds right. Full confidence the rpms want hurt anything.

Honda is good at making high revving engines. My little yellow Honda has a red line of 9K. It's a 2002 I've had since new, with only 30K miles. So I'm betting they can make an engine that'll turn 5K all day without breaking a sweat!

Think I oughta look at getting a lift kit, maybe portals, as something the size of a walnut would probably get stuck underneath.

 

[john790]

Nice car looks like you beat it to death=cream puff. Joe