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May 25, 2011 | 07:48 AM

#51

Grind

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Forgot to add: OE tires at rec. pressure.

May 25, 2011 | 09:11 AM

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tonygret

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My 06 Ultra literally screamed for a sixth gear. But in 07 they not only added 6th but re geared the trans in 1 through 5. In my opinion the gear changes 1-5 were enough, but I think that they got so much flack about not having a 6th they threw it in anyway. Most bikes don't have a 6th and don't need it. My BMW pictured below does just fine anywhere over 100MPH mark with only 5.

May 25, 2011 | 09:21 AM

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cjlandry

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I tend to use 6th gear at lower speeds, like 60 on a straight, flat, open road. After reading this thread, particularly the part about fuel economy, I think I'll try staying out of 6th unless I'm running over 70 on a straight, flat, open road.

May 30, 2011 | 07:23 AM

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Diesel2

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My owners manual says to shift from 5th to sixth at some 85 km's which is like 55 mph . I may shift at anywere from the 85 [55 mph] up to 100 km's [62.5 mph] rather then the 85 km's. If on level road and see no need to pass and only one up etc., then I will shift then. Keeps the revs down and fuel mileage up. Depends if I see some reason that I may need to get on it then will stay in 5th other wise I run in sixth gear. Now if I were hot rodding, then say 130 km,s plus before 6th.

May 30, 2011 | 10:07 AM

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WildBill76

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Around 60 mph. I have an FXDI. I am sure if I had a passenger or a heavier bike, the speed would be greater.

May 30, 2011 | 10:23 AM

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WildBill76

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I have ridden the mountain highways in sixth gear no lugging. The speed limit was 70, and the flow of traffic was 70 plus mph. I have made some trips where nothing was slower than 85. ( Go with the flow or get ran over. Look out for big rigs on the downslope.)