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May 17, 2008 | 06:45 AM

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Johan96

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RE: 6 speed bikes

Whooah! I only have five gears

May 17, 2008 | 08:25 AM

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Tinkermc

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RE: 6 speed bikes

I agree the light is slow but cruisin in 6th at about 75 is fine, just no get up and go, cruisin only.

May 17, 2008 | 09:05 AM

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Dickf5187

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RE: 6 speed bikes

Yep, I agree. Speeds between 55 and 60 are the problem for me. 5th sounds a bit high and 6th lugs. When I ride with my brother and he is leading, I tell him to either go 50 or 60 LOL!

May 17, 2008 | 09:38 AM

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RE: 6 speed bikes

No problems here..you just gotta keep the rpm's up, don't lug it, and don't try to putt around town in 6th...

May 17, 2008 | 11:01 AM

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redman53

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RE: 6 speed bikes

I love riding with my buddy who only has a 5 speed...when we get out on the road and I hear him go to 5th...I wait a few seconds then go to 6th...never fails to draw a finger from him....LOL

May 17, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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RE: 6 speed bikes

Ride with faster friends :-) I am constantly changing myself even when riding by myself but it doesn't really bother me. The cams did make it a better experience!

May 17, 2008 | 11:11 AM

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Turbo Flux

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RE: 6 speed bikes

6th gear below 65 lugs too much and rattles (detonation, even with 90 octane). I still have pretty good acceleration in 6th as long as it is above 65. Love it for the gas mileage though.

May 17, 2008 | 12:30 PM

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RE: 6 speed bikes

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Yep, I agree. Speeds between 55 and 60 are the problem for me. 5th sounds a bit high and 6th lugs. When I ride with my brother and he is leading, I tell him to either go 50 or 60 LOL!

Exactly! On the good ole amish country roads it's either 45, 55, or 65 and I never feel like I'm where I should be at with my RPMs riding with these guys.

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May 17, 2008 | 12:36 PM

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Lucky66

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RE: 6 speed bikes

This is why I'm staying with my 5 speed.....I have enough problems without adding this 6th gear deal to the pile!

May 17, 2008 | 12:43 PM

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Clammy

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RE: 6 speed bikes

Well, since 5th on 5 speeds and 6th on 6 speeds are both 1:1 final ratio, there's no overdrive to speak of. I don't shift into 5th on Reaper until I'm at least doing 65 to 70 mph.

I think the problem is the people you're riding with can't maintain their speed. Really has nothing to do with 5 or 6 speeds.

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