Is there a point to revving a motorcycle?

[spazzz333]

I know the answer, but in reality he's just an asshole.

[gummy]

My H has a classic Harley and it has to warm up for 5-10 minutes before he can ride it. He only probably revs it 4-5 times though within that time frame. Not constantly the entire time. I don't know if it's necessary or not but when I yelled at him once for it saying it was obnoxious he started explaining something about carbon and then I tuned him out.

[spazzz333]

Its because of the carburetor. Totally not necessary over and over but is needed for it to run properly if it hasn't been started in a while

[8675309]

Yeah, my H had a Harley and would have to warm it up before taking off on a ride. This means revving it a couple times. There should be no more than 2 revs though. This guy sounds like a douchenozzle.

[Deleted]

Yeah if he's taking it out every day then there's no need for that. He's just making sure everyone knows he's riding again.

[kellykapowski]

He's a dick. And he has one too, duh.

[stealthmom]

Lol that you called him a douchebag bc before I even opened the thread I thought, "to show how big of a douchebag you are."

[EmilieMadison]

He's a douche. That's why.

FTR, DH has a Harley and only revs it once or twice if it's cold outside when he's warming the bike up, even if he rides it every day. Anyone who revs their bike over and over and then takes off like a bat out of hell is doing it so people notice.

[angelaa73]

I bet there is zero need for revving

[emjacobs]

Any respectable motorcyclist could start up his bike properly without waking someone in the neighboring house. Yes it needs to be revved a little and it needs to warm up before he drives, but what your describing is just him getting his jollies off listening to his bike be loud.

[Deleted]

My dad and brother both ride. They need to warm up so they start them about 10 minutes before they leave and rev 1-2 times to get things going. Doing it repeatedly is not necessary.

[malibu]

Oct 22, 2014 14:02:59 GMT -5 EmilieMadison said:

He's a douche. That's why.

FTR, DH has a Harley and only revs it once or twice if it's cold outside when he's warming the bike up, even if he rides it every day. Anyone who revs their bike over and over and then takes off like a bat out of hell is doing it so people notice.

This would be our newish neighbor. Usually after 11 p.m. most nights. Thanks, asshole. My three year old just woke up since your driveway is about ten feet away from her window.

[sydney02]

OMG you just touched on a total pet peeve of mine. I've lived near and known way too many revvers of cars and motorcycles. I loathe the sound. Do guys think women like this? Are there some women that like this?

[rachelgreen]

Oct 22, 2014 14:02:59 GMT -5 EmilieMadison said:

FTR, DH has a Harley and only revs it once or twice if it's cold outside when he's warming the bike up, even if he rides it every day.

This ^ is my DH exactly. Colder weather climates (me in WI) dictate the daily warm-up and 1-2 revs but no more than that.

[EmilieMadison]

Oct 22, 2014 15:59:11 GMT -5 tillie said:

Oct 22, 2014 14:54:29 GMT -5 @kjewell said:

My dad and brother both ride. They need to warm up so they start them about 10 minutes before they leave and rev 1-2 times to get things going. Doing it repeatedly is not necessary.

10 minutes is too long even  They are very loud  

Depending on the bike and the weather, 10 minutes may be necessary to properly warm it up or the bike wont run well. 

My bike (not a Harley) is old and "cold blooded" and barely even starts if the temp dips below 60 degrees, and has to warm up- with several revs- for at least 10 minutes or it will die down the block. 

[EmilieMadison]

Oct 22, 2014 16:47:12 GMT -5 tillie said:

Oct 22, 2014 16:39:35 GMT -5 EmilieMadison said:

Depending on the bike and the weather, 10 minutes may be necessary to properly warm it up or the bike wont run well. 

My bike (not a Harley) is old and "cold blooded" and barely even starts if the temp dips below 60 degrees, and has to warm up- with several revs- for at least 10 minutes or it will die down the block. 

Yeah, DH's is garaged, so I can see that it may take longer for others. 

Our garage is not heated