SE5 Not revving after changing gear

[terminal]

Hi Guys,

I have a Roadster SE5, 12000km on the clock. Since I got it, it has always revved when i change down gear (all the gears except changing from 2nd to 1st). Now it stood for a week, and it doesn't rev anymore. I was wondering why its stopped? I also miss the sound! Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

Andrew

[Illinois Boy]

You posted this some time ago and no one responded...

Not sure what you are talking about with regard to "revving"...

Anytime you downshift to a lower gear the engine will have to speed-up to a higher RPM to maintain the same speed. This would be common. Reducing the revving can be done (somewhat) by braking as you downshift -- but not required -- but recommended to help avoid adding extra strain to the transmission, clutch and etc.

So... again... not sure what you are talking about; nor would I know why all of a sudden it is not "revving" on downshift. Maybe more explanation is needed.

[spyryder]

Sounds like your "blipper" is malfunctioning:

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[Bob Denman]

That's not something that we discuss in public...

[Pogo]

Sounds like your "blipper" is malfunctioning:

blipper.jpg

My 2008 SE5 has almost never blipped the the throttle when downchanging. The dealer tried replacing the blipper on two occasions, but still the problem persisted. It could be a poor connection at the TCM or the TCM could be faulty. There could be a problem with the linkage at the throttle.

When you turn on the ignition, listen for a click-click from the blipper being tested. If you don't hear it, it is definitely faulty. If you do hear it, you have joined my club.

Pogo.

[Bob Denman]

It's odd that it doesn't appear to be something that kills the bike when it stops working...

[Campverdefela]

Hi Guys,

I have a Roadster SE5, 12000km on the clock. Since I got it, it has always revved when i change down gear (all the gears except changing from 2nd to 1st). Now it stood for a week, and it doesn't rev anymore. I was wondering why its stopped? I also miss the sound! Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

Andrew

Mine will do this but only if I wait too long to down shift. Maybe it's your technique?