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May 27, 2010 | 05:07 PM

#11

Foodog

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From: Eastern Washington State

I always downshift when I need to slow down. I'll stay in the lower gears riding in traffic in case I need some instant acceleration.

May 27, 2010 | 05:12 PM

#12

nwbikerid

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From: Southern Idaho

It's just a motorcycle, don't over analyze it just ride it.

May 27, 2010 | 05:18 PM

#13

bigstevex4

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From: DENVER COLORADO

Harly trannies are pretty bullit proof ive locked up the rear on baggers down shifting nows tje time not to take it easy its under warrenty

May 27, 2010 | 05:33 PM

#14

lrays280z

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Try revving your engine when downshifting, and only downshifting one gear at a time. The increased RPMs when downshifting enable the the engine speed to synchronize with the tranny. Try it and see what ya think.

May 27, 2010 | 08:42 PM

#15

dankfoot

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Thanks Guys,

Like I said im new too HD and the NT desn't have the tach so im still trying to learn each gear. The reason I asked this question is because sometimes I feel like I down shifted when going too fast and jacking up the rpm's too high.

But due to your responces I'll just ride the hell out of it.

May 27, 2010 | 08:47 PM

#16

ia2189

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From: Des Moines, Iowa

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Originally Posted by dankfoot

You're going to fit in just fine around here

May 27, 2010 | 08:51 PM

#17

monzaman

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Downshifting is fine as long as you are wearing a Harley t-shirt and leather chaps. If not equipped with the necessary items, for the love of god...whatever you do...don't downshift!