07 do you ever use 6th gear???
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Cave Creek, AZ
RE: 07 do you ever use 6th gear???
Wow - some of you guys spin the motor a lot. I ride everyday on the fwy and will let 6th chug down to 50 mph if I'm too lazy to shift. Normally, I'll shift into 6th at about 65 or so, but I'm not afraid to let it chug a little. Pulls fine, doesn't ping.... Now, if I need to pass somebody in a hurry, a couple taps on the shifter gets it done good.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Burbank, CA
RE: 07 do you ever use 6th gear???
drop it in to 6th above 70+ and don't switch down to 5th unless below 65. I still don't like to run the rpms below 2200 or so in 6th even after IDS, even if i can.
having said that, i do spend quite abit of time in 6th, here in So Cal (hey Pappy!!!), you are almost almost running above 75 minimum or doing 10 miles per hour in traffic. Such is life...
having said that, i do spend quite abit of time in 6th, here in So Cal (hey Pappy!!!), you are almost almost running above 75 minimum or doing 10 miles per hour in traffic. Such is life...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Tennessee
RE: 07 do you ever use 6th gear???
2007 RK Custom w/o IDS
SERT
Stage 1
SE Slip-ons
My Minimum Speeds for 6th Gear:
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Flat Land: 60 MPH[/align][*]
Hills: 65 MPH[/align][/ul]
When the 6 is lit…all’s right with the world!
SERT
Stage 1
SE Slip-ons
My Minimum Speeds for 6th Gear:
[ul][*]
Flat Land: 60 MPH[/align][*]
Hills: 65 MPH[/align][/ul]
When the 6 is lit…all’s right with the world!
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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