Tranny difference
Aug 24, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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From: Yuma az
Tranny difference
Anybody ridden a 5speed and 6speed? What are the biggest differences you noticed?
Aug 24, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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From: San Ramon, Ca
One more gear.
Aug 25, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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From: Escondido, CA
99 EVO Heritage. 5 speed. Was some pretty high rpms at 80. 07 TC Heritage. 6 speed. Nice cruising at 80. And the difference between the two bikes is phenomenal. I like the 07 6 speed.
Aug 25, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
They shift pretty much the same but it is nice to have the lower rpm's on the freeway. Even with loud pipes it's quiet.
Aug 25, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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From: Pacific Northwest
Seems like I'm always trying to grab another gear on the freeway. Wish I had the 6 speed.
Aug 25, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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From: Florida
I own both. Yes, my '07 is way tall, but still OK. Nice to know I can go on the interstate & not kill my motor at high speeds.
Aug 25, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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From: Bossier City, LA
I use 6th as an overdrive I guess, cause I don't use it till 65mph.
Aug 25, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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From: Hilden, NS
Yup, never looking for a 7th gear...
Aug 25, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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From: Los Angeles, CA
6 speed will get better gas mileage in 6th (Overdrive) but does not need to shift to 6th until about 80 mph in stock form.
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