sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
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RE: sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
I totally agree on the need for a 6th gear. I have been searching for a cheaper alternative as well, if you find anything out let us know. I wouldn't mind cruising at a lower rpm fo sho.
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RE: sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
My wife rides 2007 1200L and she tells me she is always making sure she is in the last gear up, I can't help but laugh, I think everyone does it now and then.
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RE: sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
OK, I dont have a tach. Maybe OFG will throwus some facts toprove/disprove my theory.But Im guessing at 75 mph in 5th the sportster is pulling 3400 rpms? I dont think I am far off. So 105 would be like maybe 4700? thats close to where you would feel the need for 6th gear imo... methinks yall shift too soon. Or drive too damned fast
ORIGINAL: GPHDXLC
I love my 1200-C but sometimes when im out on the Freeway, from 70 mph and up, a 6th would be cool...
I love my 1200-C but sometimes when im out on the Freeway, from 70 mph and up, a 6th would be cool...
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RE: sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
ORIGINAL: bensonjv
Nope. Don't miss it, need it, or want it. 5th gear at highway speeds keeps me right in the power band where I want to be.
Nope. Don't miss it, need it, or want it. 5th gear at highway speeds keeps me right in the power band where I want to be.
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RE: sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
I'm happy with five on the sporty. I also like where it's at in the power band. Got 6 on the Dyna and you don't get into 6 until minimum 65-70. Problem is I don't like the power band at that speed, need to be doing about 75-80 for good pull awaypower and I'm not usually running that fast on the roads I'm traveling. So I think I would be happy with 5 on the Dyna also IMO
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RE: sporster seems like it needs a 6th gear
ORIGINAL: shortsport
after i hit 50-55mph, is when it seems like i could go to next gear, and there isn't any more. can't afford to buy a new dyna right now. thanks.
after i hit 50-55mph, is when it seems like i could go to next gear, and there isn't any more. can't afford to buy a new dyna right now. thanks.
Oh, and if you do the 1200 conversion and get the same gearing as the 1200 done, you'll have yourself a 1200 sportster -- which don't need 6th gears.