HI YA'LL Virgin question
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05-27-2014, 04:34 AM
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HI YA'LL Virgin question
This is my virgin post so please, be gentle. I have been riding for 20 years but this is my first Harley. I bought a 2013 Street Glide two years ago, AND I LOVE IT!!! My question is, in first or second gear I'll have the tach at 6000 or 6500 and the engine will throttle down. I asked the Harley dealer and they're baffled. The only time it bothers me is when I want to be first from a stop, but I was in the Marine Corps so i always want to be first. Anyone have any input?
#2
05-27-2014, 06:18 AM
There is a Rev limiter, not sure if that's causing it, A and B engines might be diff, a stock SofTail is 5800 rpms I believe. I am not sure what it is on a Touring , also might try another dealer..
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05-27-2014, 06:21 AM
Welcome, but @ +6K rpm's in 1st/2nd you're over-revving the motor. FLHX is a "touring" bike...not 1/4 mile dragster.
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05-27-2014, 07:14 AM
The rev limiter is keeping you from destroying your engine.
Red line is 5800, but can be adjusted a little higher with a tuner.
Red line is 5800, but can be adjusted a little higher with a tuner.
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05-27-2014, 07:54 AM
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05-27-2014, 07:59 AM
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If you are routinely hitting 6,000-6,500 RPMs (and the REV limiter), you are hauling a$$ my friend. What do you think a Street Glide is for? Racing? SJ Ron 
#10
05-27-2014, 08:42 AM
I won't be buying your (used) bike that's for sure. As far as I'm concerned, you're abusing the engine and lowering it's lifespan.
It's a pushrod engine. It's not meant to run at high revs. 3500-4000 is the best place to shift depending on the gear you're in. That should keep the bike within the sweet spot of it's power range. If you want to short shift, 3000 is fine. Cruising at 3000 is also fine.
Under 2500 rpm and you're lugging the motor. Over (about) 5200 for extended periods and your thrashing it. Constant shifting at redline and it's being thrashed too.
Like I said, I wouldn't want your bike after you've finished with it.
It's a pushrod engine. It's not meant to run at high revs. 3500-4000 is the best place to shift depending on the gear you're in. That should keep the bike within the sweet spot of it's power range. If you want to short shift, 3000 is fine. Cruising at 3000 is also fine.
Under 2500 rpm and you're lugging the motor. Over (about) 5200 for extended periods and your thrashing it. Constant shifting at redline and it's being thrashed too.
Like I said, I wouldn't want your bike after you've finished with it.