Fluttering tacho after ignition off - normal?
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Topic: Fluttering tacho after ignition off - normal?
Posted By: RobblyNobbly
Subject: Fluttering tacho after ignition off - normal?
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 13:02
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Hi all, I've got a 2007 RSV R with about 10k miles on it which I've had since new and has been well looked after. Starts and runs perfectly, but I noticed something about 3 or 4 years ago and couldn't remember if it has always been that way (I had a gap of about 18 months riding when life got in the way). I noticed that when I switch the ignition off the tacho needle flutters for a couple of seconds before stopping. I'm sure I don't remember this happening, but maybe I've just forgotten. There's also a slightly louder fluttering sound coming from under the tank but assuming that to be the idle stepper motor resetting - I can't remember if it always fluttered like that though. As I said, it starts immediately from cold or hot, idles fine, revs freely and seems to have the power I remember. So is this unusual, or is it that "they all do that, Sir"? Here's a video of the fluttering needle which more noticeable in real life but I think you can make it out - you'll need to crank the volume up a bit. Thanks in advance for any info. |
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 13:28
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Not seen that before but I have a hunch your Speedo needle has moved slightly as it’s resting point before you turn off the ignition is not against the stop which from my memory it should be. If it were against the stop already it would prevent the needle flutter at power off. So in conclusion my thinking is that the flutter is a symptom of the needle not being against the stop as the dash coil powers down rather than a fault itself.
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Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 13:33
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I’ve had that on two or three of my Gen2’s. Just put it down to being a quirk ------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk |
Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 14:03
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Hey peeps Yeh mine has always done the dance never been a problem 👍
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Posted By: RobblyNobbly
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 14:36
| Ah that's good to know it's a general quirk and not just mine then! Thanks for your all quick replies, much appreciated. |
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2023 at 08:26
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Does setting the shift light make any difference? I've not had this on any of my gen2s. ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2023 at 08:47
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Hi Adam No I’d think not. Some do, some don’t. Won’t have any effect on anything I’d worry about. Speaking of quirks, I always enjoyed the different level of ‘chirp’ you’d get from the fuel pump depending on which bike and how long it stood for. Sometimes fast, sometimes lazy and sometimes not at all. Character of the individual bikes to me. ------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk |
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2023 at 18:21
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Hey James just a thought. Second the individual quirks think we've both had enough to spot the subtle differences between bikes ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2023 at 17:10
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Certainly makes them feel a bit more alive 😂. Hope you’re well mate 👍🏻 ------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk |
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 01:43
Yeah all good hopefully same goes bud? ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
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