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Well Goldwing Fans, I just looked at the spec sheet on the Valkyrie 1500! This is the same engine that is in the Goldwing 1500. The Valkyrie 1500 can and does rev to 6,500 RPM. What makes it so bullet proof? Is theGold Wing just as bullet proof and we just do not take it there. Is that why we can get 300,000 miles out of the engine, because we can not push it beyond 80%?
Ordoes the Valkyrie 1500have stronger pistons, cranks and rods? I know it does havesolid lifters and cams.
Just curious. If I wanted to go to 6,000 RPM would the Goldwing destroy itself and my pocketbook?
I know itdrops off power at 5,000. Just wondering, not that I would ever try it.
I normally try to run from 2,250 rpm up tomy shift point at 2,750 so the ride stayssmooth, quiet and fun aswe blend well with traffic! The Goldwing is still fast and powerful in that RPM range. Actually drives extremely well in that RPM range.
FerrariMX5
Well Goldwing Fans, I just looked at the spec sheet on the Valkyrie 1500! This is the same engine that is in the Goldwing 1500. The Valkyrie 1500 can and does rev to 6,500 RPM. What makes it so bullet proof? Is theGold Wing just as bullet proof and we just do not take it there. Is that why we can get 300,000 miles out of the engine, because we can not push it beyond 80%?
Ordoes the Valkyrie 1500have stronger pistons, cranks and rods? I know it does havesolid lifters and cams.
Just curious. If I wanted to go to 6,000 RPM would the Goldwing destroy itself and my pocketbook?
I know itdrops off power at 5,000. Just wondering, not that I would ever try it.
I normally try to run from 2,250 rpm up tomy shift point at 2,750 so the ride stayssmooth, quiet and fun aswe blend well with traffic! The Goldwing is still fast and powerful in that RPM range. Actually drives extremely well in that RPM range.
FerrariMX5