Questions on tank size and shift pattern
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Road Master
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From: Colorado
Questions on tank size and shift pattern
I have a 2.25 gal. tank on my 883. I know, not that big at all. My question is: How far should I be able to travel before I'm going to end up on the reserve? Previous owner said start looking for a station at 100 miles.
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I don't have a tach, I'm wondering at around what speeds should I look at for shifting? What should be max speed for each gear?
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'93 Sportster 883
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Thanks!
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I don't have a tach, I'm wondering at around what speeds should I look at for shifting? What should be max speed for each gear?
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'93 Sportster 883
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Thanks!
Tourer
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From: Fughettaboutit, NY
RE: Questions on tank size and shift pattern
Search box at the top of the page.... \\; \\; Punch in Sportster Mileage and do the math. \\; \\;
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As for the Tach question...
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"Sportster Shifting" should work..
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Now... go fish my son.
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As for the Tach question...
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"Sportster Shifting" should work..
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Now... go fish my son.
Road Master
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From: Gahanna, OH
RE: Questions on tank size and shift pattern
100 miles/tank sounds about right - make sure you have the petcock set to "on" so you have reserve avail.
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someone else will prob post some info on the mph/rpm/gear for your vintage
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someone else will prob post some info on the mph/rpm/gear for your vintage
Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
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From: Westerly, RI
RE: Questions on tank size and shift pattern
100 miles is about right.
Shift when it feels right. The twin has enough torque that you don't have to worry too much about shifting too early and the noise from the valve train will surely prohibit you from shifting late.
Now go ride!
Shift when it feels right. The twin has enough torque that you don't have to worry too much about shifting too early and the noise from the valve train will surely prohibit you from shifting late.
Now go ride!
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