Learning Curve
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: FL
Learning Curve
Had the 07 UC for bout three weeks now. Going from an 01 with the 88 and 5 speed to the 96 with 6 speed is a little bit of a learning curve with shifting and RPMs. Still figruring out the best shift rpm for fuel efficiency, but more importantly not lugging by keeping rpm to low. Only had it 6th once doin 65+ and it was sweet. 2500 range on the 01 seemed to be the sweet spot, thinking it should be the same on the 07. I know I have seen posts on this topic but must not be selecting the key word. Just turning 55, no problem being back in school for this opic.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 261
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From: Mid Michigan
don't lug
I had a similar transition. I found myself initially using 6th gear because it was there. Unless I'm on a freeway I have found the sweet spot on my 07 to be around 2700 rpms in 5th around 60 mph. sounded a little high in the rpm initially but I have power if i need it without having to downshift. Motor just sounded like it was lugging in 6th. My mpg's per tank is low 40's.
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