What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

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Dec 18, 2006 | 02:44 PM

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Cryptoboy

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

Mine is just under the 3k range on my 05 EG Standard, Stage 1.

Dec 18, 2006 | 02:56 PM

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eleutheros

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

I'd LIKE to know, then maybe I'd know I've been riding in 5th for an hour instead of 6th. I hear the '07's have an indicator when in 6th.

Dec 18, 2006 | 04:06 PM

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cwilks

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

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ORIGINAL: Eyespy

About 2700. Dropped down from around 3200-3300 when I did the BDL belt primary drive conversion.

Eyespy,

That's a huge drop with just a primary change--did it effect acceleration in the lower gears? I'm sure it was cheaper than a 6-speed

Dec 18, 2006 | 04:25 PM

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Eyespy

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From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....

RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

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ORIGINAL: cwilks

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Eyespy

About 2700. Dropped down from around 3200-3300 when I did the BDL belt primary drive conversion.

Eyespy,

That's a huge drop with just a primary change--did it effect acceleration in the lower gears? I'm sure it was cheaper than a 6-speed

Yes, there was a small loss in low gear acceleration. Below is a thread related to the changes, including the deceased off the line accel, and also the fact that prior to this change, I was considering a 6 sp OD upgrade, but once I put the belt primary in, I no longer saw the need.

Since the BDL conversion makes for a taller effective final drive ratio, there is no avoiding the change in acceleration in all gears. An OD tranny that only adds a taller OD 6th, would avoid affecting all the other gear ratios. I wanted to the belt primary for other reasons, and since I didn't expect the change in the effective final drive ratio, I still intended to eventually go for the Baker 6 speed. But, once I did the BDL, I saw that there is no need for a 6 sp OD now. I will eventually add some HP and torque, to make up for and surpass the decreased low gear pull, and still have the advantages of the belt primary.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_817831/tm.htm

Dec 18, 2006 | 04:55 PM

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cwilks

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

Thanks for the reply and sorry to PG for the Hi-Jack

Oh, 2800 at 70 on a '06 SG

Dec 18, 2006 | 06:15 PM

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Keith_H

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

I can't help with the 70 but on my 95in 80 is about 3200 RPM and on my 110in, 80 is about 3200 rpm as well. Both are factory 6 speeds.

Dec 18, 2006 | 06:32 PM

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darkkevin

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

some people on the boards believe running in 4th all day long at 70-85mph seems like a grand idea, gotta be turning 5200rpm or more!!!! [sm=badidea.gif]
me, i have a 06 fxdwg 6spd and 2600 at 70mph (oh, yeah. IN SIXTH GEAR!!!)

Dec 18, 2006 | 07:41 PM

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

2500 in 6th; 2400 with a 15 mph tailwind. '07 Ultra.

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Dec 18, 2006 | 07:42 PM

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RE: What is your RPM at 70 MPH?

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ORIGINAL: darkkevin

some people on the boards believe running in 4th all day long at 70-85mph seems like a grand idea, gotta be turning 5200rpm or more!!!! [sm=badidea.gif]
me, i have a 06 fxdwg 6spd and 2600 at 70mph (oh, yeah. IN SIXTH GEAR!!!)

4th is 80mph at 4000rpm. 6th is 70mph at 2600, drop to 5th if you want acceleration, fuel economy, or cool running........