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Old 01-02-2018, 06:58 PM
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Default What RPM do you use for traveling?
If I'm in a hurry, I'll use 60% of redline.

If I'm in no particular hurry, then about 40%.

I notice I lose 60 miles of range when at 60% vs. 40%.

What do you travel at?

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2015 cvo street glide, around 3k
 
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3200-3500 RPM's.
 
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I use whatever gives me 75mph on the highway in 6th
 
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^^^^THAT^^^^on cruise!
 
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In Touring bikes after 2007 MY, 3000 RPM in 6th gear = 80 MPH so most people use idle to 3500 RPM 95% of the time.
 
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I'm running more than 3000 rpm at 80mph on my 15 Ultra. Closer to 3200 if I remember correctly but certainly more than 3000. Stock pulleys.

Just for reference this pic was taken by my wife in Wyoming on the way to South Dakota.
 
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^^^^THAT^^^^on cruise!
👍 Absolutely
 
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I like the cruise at 3000 or a little better for extended periods. Whatever gear is called for at the time.
 
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