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Old May 23, 2018 | 07:29 PM
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Wonder how much of that is a difference in bikes/engines. Cause I do 20mph in 1st, and 35mph in 3rd. Course I live with hills and might need the power...? Like I could coast a gear up but I'm not going to really go anywhere in a hurry if I give it gas. Suppose I should go check my manual, lol.
 
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2800? Shoot me now. LOL!
 
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Old May 23, 2018 | 07:37 PM
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My street Bob rarely sees more than 3200 rpm in any gear and only sees >3000 rarely. Just not my riding style to ride at high RPM.
 
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Originally Posted by cmhdwg09
My street Bob rarely sees more than 3200 rpm in any gear and only sees >3000 rarely. Just not my riding style to ride at high RPM.
when you're ready to sell please pm me lol...i wring mine out once in awhile but really no need in usual driving conditions.
 
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Old May 23, 2018 | 08:06 PM
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Usually around, hell I dunno, the bike doesn't have a tachometer.
 
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Old May 23, 2018 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor G. Daines
2017 st bob 1 yr of riding. Wondering when to shift without damaging the bike.
Why? Are you trying to beat it? Anyone can damage a bike.
Check and maintain the oil level, maintain proper care of primary and transmission fluids, keep proper tire pressure.
Then ride it like you stole it.! You'll be fine.
 
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Old May 23, 2018 | 10:32 PM
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A 17 Street Bob has the rpm displayed in the trip odometer area just scroll through it.
 
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Old May 23, 2018 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cmhdwg09
My street Bob rarely sees more than 3200 rpm in any gear and only sees >3000 rarely. Just not my riding style to ride at high RPM.
im cruising at 3500 rpm and shift anywhere between 3000-4000.

damn your babying that bike big time. is that even fun to ride?
 
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Right after I hit the rev limiter haha.
 
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Shift points are usually at 3000 and 3500 RPM for normal cruise up-shifting.
 
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