Question about shifting/rpms
Welcome and congrats on the new bike! I'm also in Jersey. Where did you get your bike from?
I find that I'm shifting at least 2700-3000 rpms, sometimes take it up a bit higher. Get a feel for your bike and see what feels comfortable and smooth. Like others have said, you definitely don't want to lug the engine.
I find that I'm shifting at least 2700-3000 rpms, sometimes take it up a bit higher. Get a feel for your bike and see what feels comfortable and smooth. Like others have said, you definitely don't want to lug the engine.
Last edited by Sgt7212; Feb 20, 2013 at 04:33 AM.
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Thanks for the help guys. I got about 30 miles on the bike it's been freezing here still trying to get out when I can. How easy is it to damage the crank bearings? How would u know if u messed something up? Sorry it's just a totally different feel than what I'm used to just don't wanna do anything stupid
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I keep my rpm's up to at least 2,500- 3,000. 3,000 +- when shifting.
I do not want the engine below 2,500 at any time.
If you are going to 6th gear at 55 mph you are lugging the engine.
I do not want the engine below 2,500 at any time.
If you are going to 6th gear at 55 mph you are lugging the engine.
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I came from a GSXR 750 too so I know what your saying about the shifting. The gixxer redlined at 15500rpm or so and riding it to that point was effortless. It took me a while to get used to the shifting on the harley. I banged off the rev limiter a couple of times in first and second gear. I used to shift the gixxer at about 6k and I usually shift the harley around 3000-3500. Once you get some more miles on it you'll figure it out.
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Welcome and congrats from up north of the border!
Rode mine at varying speeds for the first 100 miles. After that I rode it like I was planning on riding it for the rest of it's life...I Ride it like I Stole it!
A Harley was meant to be ridden hard and vibrate.
Wait until you start MODDING it! IT NEVER ENDS!
HD Forums is like AA for Harley's!
Rode mine at varying speeds for the first 100 miles. After that I rode it like I was planning on riding it for the rest of it's life...I Ride it like I Stole it!
A Harley was meant to be ridden hard and vibrate.
Wait until you start MODDING it! IT NEVER ENDS!
HD Forums is like AA for Harley's!
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Welcome and congrats from up north of the border!
Rode mine at varying speeds for the first 100 miles. After that I rode it like I was planning on riding it for the rest of it's life...I Ride it like I Stole it!
A Harley was meant to be ridden hard and vibrate.
Wait until you start MODDING it! IT NEVER ENDS!
HD Forums is like AA for Harley's!
Rode mine at varying speeds for the first 100 miles. After that I rode it like I was planning on riding it for the rest of it's life...I Ride it like I Stole it!
A Harley was meant to be ridden hard and vibrate.
Wait until you start MODDING it! IT NEVER ENDS!
HD Forums is like AA for Harley's!
