Cruise RPM
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Cruise RPM
We have a new 2007 FLHTCU. I'm used to riding a 1975 GL1000 (i.e. 4 cyl). I'm wondering what RPM is typically used in cruise (regardless of speed). I've been trying to stay around 2200. I'm not sure if I sense lugging around 2000 or if it's just me.
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RE: Cruise RPM
my 5 speed runs at 2800/2900 at 70mph. I like to keep it between 2500 and 3000. I think it sounds like its in the "sweet spot" right around that range.
I don't think 2200 is too low when cruising. I would want more RPM while going up a hill, or any other riding act that will put more load on the engine.
I don't think 2200 is too low when cruising. I would want more RPM while going up a hill, or any other riding act that will put more load on the engine.
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RE: Cruise RPM
Ours is a 6-speed and on the highway at 120 km/h (75 mph), it's at or around 2500 - and that's OK. At lower speeds, 2500 is certainly fine but I just wonder if 2000 is just a little low on level ground. I find myself shifting back and forth to keep the RPM up just a bit more. I'm still wondering if I'm over-reacting.
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RE: Cruise RPM
six speed, five speed, cruising speed, doesn't matter..... 2000 rpm is 2000 rpm.
On flat level ground (or heading down the grade), maintaining a constant speed, I don't think 2000 is too low. If you were to accellerate to pass, start going up a hill, etc, I would downshift.
On flat level ground (or heading down the grade), maintaining a constant speed, I don't think 2000 is too low. If you were to accellerate to pass, start going up a hill, etc, I would downshift.
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RE: Cruise RPM
Thanx for this. I certainly downshift if I have to climb or pass and I'm already at 2000. It's nice to know that 2000 for cruise"ain't so bad". Looks like I can get into higher gears sooner, and save a bit of gas. I guess I'm too used to riding a 4 cyl for most of my life. However, that's about to change... 
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RE: Cruise RPM
not a problem. I was out yesterday and was paying closer attention to my rpm's when i am just cruz'n... I'm gonna stand by my "2000 is OK"
Of course, with my 5 speed, 65/70 i am between 2500 and 2800 and to be honest, the bike just hums along. I think it really loves that range. I can take it up to 80 and its at about 3100, which isn't too bad either... only thing is I don't like going 80 cuz all the wind
Of course, with my 5 speed, 65/70 i am between 2500 and 2800 and to be honest, the bike just hums along. I think it really loves that range. I can take it up to 80 and its at about 3100, which isn't too bad either... only thing is I don't like going 80 cuz all the wind
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