Gear ratio 2017 streetglide

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Nov 1, 2017 | 01:17 PM

flylow5

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Gear ratio 2017 streetglide

New to forum (great group) so hope I'm in the right place. I have a 2017 streetglide special and love it. Was wondering if anyone else thought the bike would benefit by a taller gear ratio. Had a 2010 Roadking and seemed like I could cruise 70 to 80 at a lower RPM. Didn't have a tack on that bike but it seemed to be at lower RPM. Don't even know if there is any good options for this. ??

Nov 1, 2017 | 01:57 PM

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From: Maryland

2017 SG
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.593
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.65
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.938
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 4.0
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.407
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th 2.875

2010 RK
o 1st 9.593
o 2nd 6.650
o 3rd 4.938
o 4th 4.000
o 5th 3.407
o 6th 2.875

No difference.....

Nov 1, 2017 | 04:22 PM

GTK

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Ever try putting it in 6th gear?

Nov 1, 2017 | 04:27 PM

flylow5

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Thanks, must be my oldtimers creeping in

Nov 1, 2017 | 04:47 PM

grbrown

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It ain't a V-8 - our twins like to rev, just a little.

Nov 1, 2017 | 04:57 PM

Sam2010

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Originally Posted by flylow5

I know exactly what you are talking about I had an extended test ride on an M8 Street Glide. I thought to that the gear ratios were different but they are not. It feels like it and I don't know why. I personally don't like it compared to. Normally wear I cruise on my bike and 4th on the m8 wants to be in 5th. Then I found myself going back and forth between 4th 5th 4th 5th.