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I have a 2002 fatboy carbureted, stock except V&H exhaust. Does anyone know what the RPMs ate at 50 mph in 4th gear
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Baker has an online gearing calculator that will answer your question
 
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Originally Posted by gerald martin
I have a 2002 fatboy carbureted, stock except V&H exhaust. Does anyone know what the RPMs ate at 50 mph in 4th gear
Thanks in advance
2550
(according to the calculator on the Big Boyz Cyl Heads website)

I was gonna guess 2600
 
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Side note; If you go below 50 mph, drop her in 3rd.
 
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Been on H-D's for many years and I'd guess that 90%+ of my riding is done between 2000-3500 RPMS
 
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I think the OP has some fascination with RPM. I believe there were multiple RPM questions
from him in the Sportster forum....

T.
 
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I think the OP has some fascination with RPM. I believe there were multiple RPM questions
from him in the Sportster forum....

T.
No fascination. I like to know what my motors reving at so it will last. Besides if you dont like my questions dont read them.
 
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Originally Posted by gerald martin
No fascination. I like to know what my motors reving at so it will last. Besides if you dont like my questions dont read them.
Not sure I'm following your logic - if you want to know the RPM,
why not add a small tach so you will know ?

Or just ride slower ? IDK....

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