This is my first Harley, gave up the street bike for a real bike. The question i have is since there is no tach on the bike can someone tell me at what mph should i be shifting up.1st @ or no more then ?, 2nd @ or no more then, and so on.I know you should go by the sound and feel, but seeing how this is my first harley i would like some advice. This bike came with V&H pipes, stage 1 kit, and K&N air. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

In normal traffic conditions, shift to 2'nd at around 20 - 25, then shift up again at every 10 MPH. When you need more power, shift later. You can't overspeed the engine except by downshifting at too high speed because it has a rev limiter built into the ignition system.

 

great thanks. i did notice that in 1st gear right when i hit 25 i different vibration kicks in and the same happens in second when i hit 35. maybe that't telling me time to **** up.