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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Question Redline

Im curious as to what the redline is on my 08 nightster. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 03:33 AM
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Don't know what the redline is but the rev limiter will kick in before you get there.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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My EFI 1200R shows a 6,000 rpm redline on the tach.

The Torque pull eases off after about 5,300-5,400 on a stock
EFI 1200 so going past that does little for accelleration.
Better to go for the next gear and keep the engine In
the Hard pull zone.
 

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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FWIW seems like 45 mph is "redline" in first.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Stayin In 3rd till 65-70 mph, going for 4th then rolling It all on
Is better n sex XD
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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My 1200 has a few goodies for speed and boy does it rip. I hit the rev limiter so quick, i was just curious as to the rpm the redline was.

I might pick up a mini shift light just to get my shifts as accurate as possible. Thanks for all your help guys
 
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