4th or 5th ? - 1200C
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4th or 5th ? - 1200C
Question for 1200 owners -
What gear do you cruise in at 55mph? This is the first bike I've had without a tach so I'm still trying to guage the best gears at certain speeds. I was always told the HD twins can just be put in 5th to cruise, but my bike seems much smoother in 4th when it's under 60mph. Thoughts?
What gear do you cruise in at 55mph? This is the first bike I've had without a tach so I'm still trying to guage the best gears at certain speeds. I was always told the HD twins can just be put in 5th to cruise, but my bike seems much smoother in 4th when it's under 60mph. Thoughts?
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RE: 4th or 5th ? - 1200C
Whatever feels best, simple as that. I'll ride in either one depending on the situation. 4th offers more power for the need to start accelerating and will handle hills or slopes in the road better, but 5th will give you lower rpms and a little smoother ride.
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RE: 4th or 5th ? - 1200C
ORIGINAL: Thumper26
At 50 mph, I'm in 5th. Why stay in 4th and give the gas money to the oil companies? The manual says go to 5th at 45 mph...
At 50 mph, I'm in 5th. Why stay in 4th and give the gas money to the oil companies? The manual says go to 5th at 45 mph...
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ORIGINAL: 3power
Yeah, but if you need to gas it at 45mph in 5th gear, it starts to lug like hell.
ORIGINAL: Thumper26
At 50 mph, I'm in 5th. Why stay in 4th and give the gas money to the oil companies? The manual says go to 5th at 45 mph...
At 50 mph, I'm in 5th. Why stay in 4th and give the gas money to the oil companies? The manual says go to 5th at 45 mph...
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Fifth, though fourth would be smoother. There's a sweet spot at 70 mph on my 1200R, which corresponds to about 3200 RPM.
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RE: 4th or 5th ? - 1200C
ORIGINAL: MacAttack
Fifth, though fourth would be smoother. There's a sweet spot at 70 mph on my 1200R, which corresponds to about 3200 RPM.
Fifth, though fourth would be smoother. There's a sweet spot at 70 mph on my 1200R, which corresponds to about 3200 RPM.