how does the rev limiter work?

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 20:03:30 -0400, "haveyouseenmyant"
<haveyouseenmyant RemoveThis @telstra.com> wrote:

 >how does the rev limiter work?

Once you reach a certain RPM it cuts the ignition disabling any
further sparkage.*

 > does it matter what sort of bike?
yes, no maybe... can you make the question more specific.**

 >if the
 >electrics have been pulled out (by a thieving prick) would the rev limiter
 >still cut in?

no. Because without electrics an engine will not start.*

paulh
* non technical explanation only
** its really only half a question "does it matter what sort of
bike....."
*** although some irrelevant pedant will point out the
WoosterColeridge Diesel Tractorocycle made in one vehicle garage in
Durstbury Yorkshire during the early part of 1933 could work without
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 > *** although some irrelevant pedant will point out the
 > WoosterColeridge Diesel Tractorocycle made in one vehicle garage in
 > Durstbury Yorkshire during the early part of 1933 could work without
 > electrics.


once it was running, yes!!
bugger of a thing to start without a glow plug tho
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