[Drivingforfun]

Just trying to be liberal instead of getting all wound up and judgemental... 😂 I'd like to know if there's a reason some motorcyclists rev their engine when stopped in traffic or driving slowly, or at 11pm when they get home before they put it away?

Does it clear something out before you switch the engine off, or does it stop it stalling or something?

Thanks

[TC1474]

In simple terms, it is just showing off and is the riders way of saying "Look at me, aren't I great?" and it achieves absolutely nothing.

Back in the days of the old 2 strokes it used to be a way of keeping its throat clear as they were prone to choking up if left on idle for too long, but 99.9% of bikes these days are 4 strokes and will happily tick over on minimal revs.

You might also notice that in the main, it tends to be riders of the smaller or medium capacity engined bikes that make all the noise often fitted with a race pipe (often illegal) in the belief that they can get into a traffic light grand prix allowing them to show of the size of their pathetic manhood, whereas those of us who tend to ride the bigger stuff are quite content to just sit on idle as we know we have nothing to prove.

It is annoying I know, and riders do tend to grow out of it as they grow up, but it achieves nothing, serves no purpose other than to annoy those around them, and make themselves look stupid.

I speak as a professional rider of 45+ years and instructor for 40 + years 😊

[NMNeil]

Do you honestly think it's only motorcyclists who do that?
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...after-33369308
My take is it's a cry for help with; "Look at me" and "Pay me attention, I'm special"
Much like vanity number plates (Can't bring myself to use the word cherished as it invokes images of tucking the number plate up and kissing it goodnight), loud or no exhaust, fancy aftermarket wheels, and worst of all changing the badge on a car in the belief it will make other drivers envious.
Just me, cause I'm old 😉

[James177]

Originally Posted by Drivingforfun

Just trying to be liberal instead of getting all wound up and judgemental... 😂 I'd like to know if there's a reason some motorcyclists rev their engine when stopped in traffic or driving slowly, or at 11pm when they get home before they put it away?

Does it clear something out before you switch the engine off, or does it stop it stalling or something?

Thanks

Some motorcyclists rev their engines when stopped in traffic or before shutting them off to clear unburned fuel or carbon buildup, prevent stalling, or maintain airflow in air-cooled engines. Additionally, some riders simply enjoy the sound or sensation of revving their engines, although this can be annoying to others, especially late at night.

James

[Rolebama]

Unfortunately, it is another example of the moronic minority making it hard for the sensible majority. I live on the borderline of urban/rural areas, and it is very common for the morons to change down however many gears to get revs up as they go from 30mph to NSLs.