Stuck at 45 mph
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Stuck at 45 mph
When between gears, such as traveling at 45 mph, is better to drive in 4th or shift to 5th? I never want to lug an engine, but at the same time I don't want to stay in 4th past the shifting guideline. Which would provide the best gas mileage?
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I forgot to mention that I had a 5-speed tranny. I am pretty sure the gearing is the same up to 5th gear with the new 6-speeds. Anyway, thanks for the replies. I will start shifting to 5th gear at 50-55. That might even improve my gas mileage, huh? I have been shifting religiously at 15, 25 35, and 45.
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The 96ci 6 speed gear ratio is totally different.
I have been shifting religiously at 15, 25 35, and 45.
Just don't read the manual, if you do it the way they ask, you are likely lugging the motor.
I have been shifting religiously at 15, 25 35, and 45.
Just don't read the manual, if you do it the way they ask, you are likely lugging the motor.
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My wife says her 08 6 speed Heritage is totally different than my 06 Roadking in shifting. She says she hates to get behind me when I am doing about 50. She doesn't pay any attention to the manual shift guides. She uses the sound of the motor.
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Hmmm ... I shift my '06 Night Train (5-spd) into 5th no earlier than 60-65 mph. Always feel like it's bogging the motor if I shift earlier than that. And I've never paid attention to the manual's suggested shift points. I know when to shift by the sound of the motor.
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