What speed do you switch gears?
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RE: What speed do you switch gears?
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Don't look at the speedo, just listen...You'll Know.
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RE: What speed do you switch gears?
I do it by feel and sound. However on my 1200 C if I'm into laid back cruising I find I shift into 2nd at 20, 3rd at 30 4th at 40 and 5th at 50.
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RE: What speed do you switch gears?
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RE: What speed do you switch gears?
WOW lots o diff between a 883 and a 1200. mine is 1st 50 2nd 75. 3rd 95
4th and 5th I am usually backing off. [8D]
4th and 5th I am usually backing off. [8D]
ORIGINAL: utz
1st about 15mph to 20mph,2nd 30mph to 35 mph,3 rd 35mph to 45mph, 4th 45mph to 55mph,5th 55 to 60.
1st about 15mph to 20mph,2nd 30mph to 35 mph,3 rd 35mph to 45mph, 4th 45mph to 55mph,5th 55 to 60.
