What is the best RPM range to run on a new 88 twin FAT? I think that I run it a little high befor shifting.</P>


Its hard to tell with a fullface on.</P>

 

I also wear a full face helmet on my 96 twin FLHTC and i cruise at right around 3k RPM. My shift point is right before i hit 4k. Its all about listening to it and feeling the power band though. Everyone rides a little different. If you can feel yourself sitting on the power band then you should be fine. If you're used to sport bikes, which ride at a much higher RPM, you might be pinning it a little close to the red line. What year did you say it was?

 

Most people that I hear shift do it well before they should. A lot of the guys that I have ridden with in groups tend to lug the bike. Like Wannaryd stated about 4g's is a good point to shift and cruise around 3 grand.

 

I agree but:

 

13 years later and the OP gets his answer..........

 

 

Sometimes you have to think about your answer for a while before you offer it up. 13 years - wow.

 

I think wanaryd was just respecting the OP's username..."go slow"...but any slower and it would have been maybe 14 years

 

the bigger question is- how do you even find a 13 year old post?

 

Easy...He just checked the box