The lugging problem
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Arlington, Tx
RE: The lugging problem
ORIGINAL: faber
I think it is that new riders listen to the engine with the car driving ear and aren't used to revving higher into a motorcycle's powerband.
I think it is that new riders listen to the engine with the car driving ear and aren't used to revving higher into a motorcycle's powerband.
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The easiest way is to do it by feel especially when you’re running with bigger bikes.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Gahanna, OH
RE: The lugging problem
ORIGINAL: MacAttack
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\\;manual for my 1200R says 15/25/35/45.
ORIGINAL: fixedmlc
Ok- I tried asking once before, but maybe in this thread it will work. With an 883, what are the proper speeds to be upshifting? Right now, when warmed up and not trying to be quiet in the morning, I shift:
1-2: 20 mph
2-3: 30 mph
3-4: 40 mph
4-5: 50 mph
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I know I can get into it and shift at much faster speeds, but is this around appropriate shifting?
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Since I don't have a tach, what are the maximum speeds I want to be pushing in each gear?
Ok- I tried asking once before, but maybe in this thread it will work. With an 883, what are the proper speeds to be upshifting? Right now, when warmed up and not trying to be quiet in the morning, I shift:
1-2: 20 mph
2-3: 30 mph
3-4: 40 mph
4-5: 50 mph
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I know I can get into it and shift at much faster speeds, but is this around appropriate shifting?
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Since I don't have a tach, what are the maximum speeds I want to be pushing in each gear?
\\;manual for my 1200R says 15/25/35/45.
I think the problem is reading the manual. \\; The shift speeds listed above sound ok for a 883, but should add about 5 for the 1200. \\; earlier advice on using your ear to shift is best., dont't be afraid to twist the grip a little - it wont break.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Somewhere in, WA
RE: The lugging problem
ORIGINAL: robzuc97
"1-2: 20 mph, 2-3: 30 mph, 3-4: 40 mph, 4-5: 50 mph"
Add about 10 MPH to the above numbers. \\;\\\\\\; \\;\\\\\\; More if you wanna really ride it!
"1-2: 20 mph, 2-3: 30 mph, 3-4: 40 mph, 4-5: 50 mph"
Add about 10 MPH to the above numbers. \\;\\\\\\; \\;\\\\\\; More if you wanna really ride it!
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