Transition from 5 speed to 6 speed

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May 4, 2010 | 02:19 PM

#21

boohoo

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From: NJ

Doesn't matter how many gears I have I always want 1 more

May 4, 2010 | 02:23 PM

#22

cadman311

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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND

I still look for 6, 7, 8, sometime 9 on a long trip.

May 4, 2010 | 02:27 PM

#23

ranger56528

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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.

I think if I road more roads that were 65-70-75 mph the 6 speed would be nice but most of my riding is in 55-65 mph roads(as if I follow speed signs hahaha)....If I get into more Interstate riding the 6th gear would be nice to have...

May 4, 2010 | 02:29 PM

#24

cadman311

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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND

They make a baker 7 speed

May 4, 2010 | 02:38 PM

#25

trip20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cadman311

Dam 45 in first and 75 in second how many gears do you need?

Attachment post FAIL.

May 4, 2010 | 03:10 PM

#26

jluvs2ride

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From: Back in the Good Ole USA. South Carolina to be exact.

2008 Fat Bob, Six Speed but I don't hit sixth until about 70 mph. Otherwise I ride in the 2.5 to 3 k range

May 4, 2010 | 03:30 PM

#27

doghair

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Doing the stage 1 helped this out nicely for me. Stock I couldn't use 6th under 65 without lugging, now I can drop to around 55 and get back up to speed with no downshift.

May 4, 2010 | 04:00 PM

#28

jrr

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From: Vero Beach, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by faber

I'm sure you can get them somewhere, but can't you just feel when the HP curve is flattening out and it's time to shift?

Yes, I can feel it in both directions, but it's fun to match against the actually measured data.

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May 4, 2010 | 04:45 PM

#29

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Originally Posted by FLUltrarider

My buddies with 5-speed boxes, especially around town, put it in second or third, depending on speed, and pretty much leave it. I might be upshifting and/or downshifting when they're not just to stay in my range.

Come on. Harleys are made for low end torque. I could putt around town all day at 1500rpm in fifth. And the 150,000 miles on my bike prove it doesn't hurt a thing.