When to shift gears
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Fort Worth, TX
RE: When to shift gears
I normally shift from 1-2 @ 20-25, 2-3 @ 35 (I have hit the rev limiter at 65 in 2d), 3-4 at 40-45, and 4-5 above 50, mostly closer to 60. I'll adjust that as situation or desire warrants.
And I've never heard what Tripper suggested, but it makes SENSE! That's a pretty cool thing to know!
Teek
And I've never heard what Tripper suggested, but it makes SENSE! That's a pretty cool thing to know!
Teek
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,597
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From: Inland Empire, So Cal
RE: When to shift gears
My typical shift pattern. \\;
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1st to 2nd - 25mph
2nd to 3rd - 40mph
3rd to 4th - 55mph
4th to 5th - 70mph
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I believe the owners manual recommendation are for the "break-in" period.
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1st to 2nd - 25mph
2nd to 3rd - 40mph
3rd to 4th - 55mph
4th to 5th - 70mph
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I believe the owners manual recommendation are for the "break-in" period.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 33
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From: Dallas, Texas
I have had the same issue...since i'm new to harleys and the sounds they make, it's hard to determine if i'm lugging the engine, being in my break-in period i have prolly been running the rpm's a little high just to keep from lugging it. Good to know there's a rev limiter so i don't break it though. 
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