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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 07_Dyna
I don't hit 5th until 40 mph. The bike seems happy the way I do it. When I get my tach going I'll know.
I'm only in 3rd at 40 mph!
 
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Originally Posted by My2Harleys
My manbual says:

15 mph 2nd
25 mph 3rd
35 mph 4th
45 mph 5th
55 mph 6th

Down shifting

50 mph 5th
40 mph 4th
etc

Those are my normal shifting speeds. I don't have a 6th gear or a tach. I have shifted into 5th at 90 MPH on a couple occasions.
 
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