Seven weeks and 350 miles later, I've finally gotten accustomed to shifting to sixth, and seeing the green 6 on the speedo. This '07 Deuce is my 5th H-D, but first with a 6-speed.

I was familiar with sixth gear on my Buells, but it took some getting used to on a big twin. I still find myself kicking it back down to fifth unless I'm over 70 and smooth sailing.

Old habits die hard ... Or that's how I rationalize it at least!

 

That's a beautiful bike. All it needs is the rear lowered.

 

OP one question. Did you ride around in 4th with your 5 speeds as much as you do in 5th with the six speed? The six speed in HD's is not an overdrive. My 2000 Duce at 70 in th has about the same rpm as my 07 FXSTC in 6th.

I second the comment on your Deuce. Fine looking machine. Enjoy.

 

Thanks, Guys. I didn't leave home thinking I'd buy a Deuce, or a white bike ... But it just grabbed me when I saw it. I think it was just years (started in '93) of only having five speed H-Ds that kept me from even thinking of shifting up past that. I do prefer a little higher RPM versus lugging it. I didn't know that the speedo had a '6' that lights up. The first time I shifted to 6th, I thought the green indicator was a warning light or something. Couldn't hardly slip on my reading glasses while cruising down the highway ...

 

Beautiful skooter. Maybe we will see you on the road.

 

Sunderhill, that would be cool. I rode downtown today just for a goof ... Right into an Anime convention at Discovery Green/George Brown. And me without my costume!

 

The transition was weird for me too. I still stay in fifth most of my time on the freeway.

 

I try to stay away from downtown! I live in the Cypress area and head towards the back roads.

 

fifth unless I'm over 70: I think that's what most folks do (and it's better for the bottom end too.)

 

I'm always wishing I had another gear. Maybe I ride to fast.


Oh yeah, nice Deuce.