New Rider – Stupid Question
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: MA
RE: New Rider – Stupid Question
ORIGINAL: tshamba
I just remembered that my manual was in my truck. This is what it said on page 92… Up Shift
1st – 2nd 15
2nd – 3rd 25
3rd – 4th 35
4th – 5th 45
This sounds very conservative to me. I guess a happy medium would be somewhere between what you posted and what I found on page 92. My numbers would be the low end and yours would be the high end.
I just remembered that my manual was in my truck. This is what it said on page 92… Up Shift
1st – 2nd 15
2nd – 3rd 25
3rd – 4th 35
4th – 5th 45
This sounds very conservative to me. I guess a happy medium would be somewhere between what you posted and what I found on page 92. My numbers would be the low end and yours would be the high end.
my experience with the 5 speed is that for your around town stuff - 3rd gear is your friend. I try to get into 3rd by 30mph if I'm just taking it easy - and then I can leave it there for a good long time - even up to 70! But as mentioned - it really depends on your riding style - or your mood of the day - sometimes I'm in 4th gear when running at 50mph - just putting along - but most times I like to be smack in the middle of the powerband and I wouldn't even consider shifting into 4th until at least 55mph.
So - your guess at a "happy medium" is a good one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: St. Louis, MO
RE: New Rider – Stupid Question
ORIGINAL: glide05
...I try to get into 3rd by 30mph if I'm just taking it easy - and then I can leave it there for a good long time - even up to 70!...
...I try to get into 3rd by 30mph if I'm just taking it easy - and then I can leave it there for a good long time - even up to 70!...
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RE: New Rider – Stupid Question
hey guy, remember, everybody has been there and done that. Its not a stupid question at all. I have an 04 wideglide and it took a little while but, personally I shift outta first around 12-15 mph. After that I just listen to the engine. Never be afraid to ask. The folks in this forum are the best and are always willing too help.[sm=deal.gif]
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