revs in each gear?

[ccrxxx]

hi, on my chop 550 `85 it had no rev counter so i bought an after market one which wires to the coil.
im not sure how far to take the revs in each gear ??what would be a normal reading??

[80GS750]

you mean whats the highest you can rev it up?

i switch gears between 3-5k

but it will redline around 7-8k i think.... someone on here can tell you the top rpm of your motor

[SqDancerLynn1]

the 550 redline is about 9500 I think If you are looking for milage shift 3-3500, Fun 6K, max fun 8-9K..
Make sure the tack is reading properly & not 1/2 speed

[ccrxxx]

how can i check if its at half speed?

[rustybronco]

if it sounds like it going to explode and the tach shows 4,500 to 5,000 rpms, that would be a good indication of the tach registering 1/2 of the engine rpm's
if that is the case, please don't try for 6,000.

[JayH]

if it sounds like it going to explode and the tach shows 4,500 to 5,000 rpms, that would be a good indication of the tach registering 1/2 of the engine rpm's
if that is the case, please don't try for 6,000.

Or if you get a lot of transmission noise when you shift from neutral to 1st gear at a stop even though the tach reads 1500 rpms.

[ccrxxx]

hi, took each gear to 6000 and it sounded good .so i think its working correct .. cheers ........