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May 27, 2010 | 03:18 PM

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dankfoot

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Down shifting

Hey Guys,

After a very long time of day dreaming, I am now the proud owner of a 06 Night Train. I picked it up with zero scratches, and no dings. Only 743 miles.

Anyway, I have rode jap bikes in the past, but this is my first HD.

Is it ok to down shift with slowing down at a light?

Thanks,
Dank

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May 27, 2010 | 03:23 PM

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will227457

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did you down shift on your metrics?

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May 27, 2010 | 03:27 PM

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Yes. Just dont want to put too much stress on anything since it is still so new too me.

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May 27, 2010 | 03:45 PM

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ia2189

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Ride it like you stole it the first 1k miles. Just be careful riding in the rain or washing it, Harleys have been known to melt on this board

http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Edit: Heard the melting joke on here but couldn't find the thread to give due credit. Just didn't want to claim it as my own.

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May 27, 2010 | 03:45 PM

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AThousandHurricanes

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Man! The previous owner barely rode it home from the dealer! Congrats and downshift that SOB!

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May 27, 2010 | 04:07 PM

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harleydavis

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Congratulations on your new bike! No problem with the downshifting........have at it!

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May 27, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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oldgeezer

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I always downshift at speed, 45, 35, 25, 15.

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May 27, 2010 | 04:44 PM

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SleeplessinVegas

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It's either that or use the brakes, or both.

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May 27, 2010 | 05:01 PM

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Gotastreetglide

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I always downshift as well as braking. That way when the light turns green with me still 50 feet from it, I am ready to go.

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May 27, 2010 | 05:05 PM

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jimsflh

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Do you mean downshift, or engine break??
Doesn't matter really, you can do both! LOL

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