When do you shift!
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 183
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From: Hickory, NC
the manual lists rpm to speed chart, that might give you a good idea.
as for me, I really am watching the tach during break in. i'm about spot on for what the book says.
i really think it all depends on conditions and how you drive though.
as for me, I really am watching the tach during break in. i'm about spot on for what the book says.
i really think it all depends on conditions and how you drive though.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,250
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From: Montana
i get the best power shifting from first to second about 35. 2nd to 3rd about 50. 3rd to 4th about 65. then to 5th at hwy speed and 6th when im cruising 70 mph + . I dont know about shifting for better mileage. My bike seems to get 38 to 40 mpg no matter how hard I ride it. 80 mph for 250 miles on the hwy I got 40 mpg.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
I never look at the speedo when changing gears, I do it when the bike needs me to and that is as variable as there are days in a year....and no two riders really change gear or brake the same, except on race tracks.
Bike needs to be between 2,000 and 5,500rpm usually ;-)
Bike needs to be between 2,000 and 5,500rpm usually ;-)
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 786
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From: Beech Island, SC
I shift by the way the bike feels an motor sounds. I careless about speedo. I try an run a gear were everything feels comfortable at that speed.
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