Which gear?
Road Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: FootBaLL FieLD
I never use 6th gear below 60mph. I prefer not to shift into 6th until around 65. My bikes sweet spot seems to be around 70-75mph.
Didnt they slightly change the gearing in the '07 and later with the 96's ?
PsTaN
Didnt they slightly change the gearing in the '07 and later with the 96's ?
PsTaN
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Joined: May 2008
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From: S.E. MO
Yes the 07+ have different gearing than the 06
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: Colorado Sprgs, CO
I don't use 6th unless I'm passing someone and going faster than 85mph.
I get better gas mileage in 5th (42+) than 6th (37-) at 85 on the Interstate.
I usually don't use 5th unless I'm doing at least 60-65mph, unless I'm just putting down a 2 lane with no hills (in Colorado?).
I get better gas mileage in 5th (42+) than 6th (37-) at 85 on the Interstate.
I usually don't use 5th unless I'm doing at least 60-65mph, unless I'm just putting down a 2 lane with no hills (in Colorado?).
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Macomb MI
my warrior was a 5 speed and @80 was right at 3k,now I am thinking this 6 speed would turn little lass....
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