Bumpin the throttle at stoplights etc...etc

[CouchRocket]

I just noticed today I'm a habitual "throttle bumper". Its like everytime I come to a stoplight I just have to "bump" it to like 1-2 rpms just to hear it growl. Ive got the D&D's on mine. I'm not the cocky little young dood in town but I just cant help it. I just think to myself, "yeah that sounds bad ass and I can just feel everyone looking at me". EVERYTIME I pull in to the garage I just have to do it. Heh

 

[bronc3]

Yup, can't explain why. Not like it accomplishes anything.

 

[DAB]

Wastes fuel and wears your engine out.

But none of that matters if you think it's impressive, right?

 

[adrenaline junkey]

been there and still doing that

 

[rosco15]

I thought only the Harley guys did that.

 

[HillsRider]

I thought only the Harley guys did that.

 

[Gunnybusa]

I do it when I'm sitting between cars at a signal just before the light turns green, I dont no why.



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[tedbiele]

.......because you can.
i only do it when some kid in the back of his moms mini-van gives me the 'throttle it!' sign..... LOFL!

 

[doodoggy]

I just noticed today I'm a habitual "throttle bumper". Its like everytime I come to a stoplight I just have to "bump" it to like 1-2 rpms just to hear it growl. Ive got the D&D's on mine. I'm not the cocky little young dood in town but I just cant help it. I just think to myself, "yeah that sounds bad ass and I can just feel everyone looking at me". EVERYTIME I pull in to the garage I just have to do it. Heh

I always thought the phrase was "blip" not bump... but I suppose we can call it anything we want....

Actually, blipping your throttle just before killing your engine clears out the exhausts....

 

[PImpN]

guilty as charged

glad im not the only 1...

 

[stkr00]

I thought only the Harley guys did that.

Only Harleys that won't idle on their own. Mine idles just fine.

I've never been a "throttle bumper", and really can't understand why anyone would need to other than to hear their exhaust.

I always preferred the growling sound of the intake above 7K rpm while WFO.

 

[birdaprey]

 

[FJRider]

Harley guys have to "blip." It helps them keep track of what's vibrating loose!

 

[chevelle]

never understood the throttle blipping thing,reving a ''unloaded'' motor is not a good idea

and blipping the throttle before shutting it down is even worse,all it does is wash the cylinders down with gas

 

[doodoggy]

A slightly more sustained throttle would clear the exhaust and not leave the bike with gas still in the cylinders..

 

[pward76]

I was just talking with another busa owner about this last night at bike night. I think it's a harley rider deal - look at ME! I'm an attention #####! I have a big loud 'sickle - wanna hear?

I purposely do not blip the throttle at stop lights - ESPECIALLY when a harley is close. I want them to know that it's not necessary (for me) because my bike idles fine. Then, when they pull away and hit their third shift, I will pull even in 1st and THEN blip the throttle! Let 'em see what torque is is really all about.

Damn, I like layin' down the smack....

 

[Devil Dog]

I never do it.

 

[Devil Dog]

I'm such a liar......sorry guys.

 

[Wag]

I just love the sound of that exhaust being revved a little.

Cooooooo, dude!

--Wag--

 

[BentValve]

I try not to...its sooo ghey.