Bad Vibes
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From: Marietta Georgia
Bad Vibes
I think I ve read every post on Dyna Vibes but have not seen a similar situation to mine. Hope someone can help. It is a 2011 Superglide Custom. Fuel Moto Micro Tuner, Kurakyn Velocity breather, and Bassani road rage 2/1 header. Bike is perfect thru the gears except for one oddity. 6th gear at 50 mph is very smooth to putt along in. Then at 55-60 the vibration is very pronounced until about 65 when it goes away. It s not a game breaker but I think extremely odd that the bike is smoother at 50. Thanks
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Your lugging the engine when you accelerate from 50mph in 6th gear, 50 is even kinda low for cruising in 6th.
I don't like my 09dyna 96 in 6th gear much under 60, unless I'm on a long flat stretch
I don't like my 09dyna 96 in 6th gear much under 60, unless I'm on a long flat stretch
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From: nevada
What he said
you should keep the cruising RPMs between 2500-3200 in any given gear. I dont shift into 6th until I'm cruising 70mph, and I'm going to stay at 70 or above.
Last edited by 2500hdon37s; Aug 31, 2015 at 11:36 PM.
It simply amazes that some people have such a hard time figuring out what gear they should be in, but I guess thats why the forums are here. I'd hate to know how many people are still out there clueless and dont get on any forums.
Last edited by 2500hdon37s; Aug 31, 2015 at 11:34 PM.
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Yea 6th gear on my dyna is used for 65+. It's useless for less than that.
The poster above me mentioned the safety hazard with lugging around in 6th gear. I agree with that because you never know when you'll need to haul ***** and get out of dodge and , taking the time to downshift, literally could mean the difference in living or dying. Don't underestimate that last sentence.
The poster above me mentioned the safety hazard with lugging around in 6th gear. I agree with that because you never know when you'll need to haul ***** and get out of dodge and , taking the time to downshift, literally could mean the difference in living or dying. Don't underestimate that last sentence.
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6th gear for me is 75 or over man. Harley mechanic told me anything less than 70mph in 6th is lugging it.
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[QUOTE=2500hdon37s;14354558]....
you should keep the cruising RPMs between 2500-3200 in any given gear.....QUOTE]
Where do you find this info? I guess I need to dig into my manual more. I'm not disagreeing with you, would just like to read it myself. That just seems kind of high. I'm usually at about 2300 when I'm cruising in lower speeds/gears. Guess I need to break that habit.
you should keep the cruising RPMs between 2500-3200 in any given gear.....QUOTE]
Where do you find this info? I guess I need to dig into my manual more. I'm not disagreeing with you, would just like to read it myself. That just seems kind of high. I'm usually at about 2300 when I'm cruising in lower speeds/gears. Guess I need to break that habit.