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Old 01-17-12, 01:52 AM
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RPM bounce when shifting?
Why do some rotaries rpm bounce when shifting? Here is a video, you can hear it when he shifts from first to second.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlipv...eature=related
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The rpm isn't "bouncing" as you say. He simply doesn't have any traction once he shifts into second gear, so the tires are just spinning.
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