Sceep
Husqvarna
AA Class
update:
this thing really likes to run above 7k rpm. thats where its power really comes on. I dont mind it in the singletrack because its just for short bursts. but a few weeks ago i finally got out on some high mountain jeep/mining roads. the thing just would not pull up the hills like i wanted it to unless i was up in that high rpm range. i wasnt comfortable running it that wrapped out all day long so instead i just shuffled to the back of the pack and took it slow.
is there a problem running 8-9k for extended periods? someone earlier mentioned "decreased life expectancy" what are we talking here? days? months? years? undefinable? bike has close to 4k miles on it now and runs great. i just dont want to hurt it. expensive engine repairs aren't in the budget.
this thing really likes to run above 7k rpm. thats where its power really comes on. I dont mind it in the singletrack because its just for short bursts. but a few weeks ago i finally got out on some high mountain jeep/mining roads. the thing just would not pull up the hills like i wanted it to unless i was up in that high rpm range. i wasnt comfortable running it that wrapped out all day long so instead i just shuffled to the back of the pack and took it slow.

is there a problem running 8-9k for extended periods? someone earlier mentioned "decreased life expectancy" what are we talking here? days? months? years? undefinable? bike has close to 4k miles on it now and runs great. i just dont want to hurt it. expensive engine repairs aren't in the budget.