Shifting into 6th Gear

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Oct 27, 2009 | 10:37 PM

#21

sparky_mo

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Shift at 70. If I have to slow under 70 in 6th I always down shift to 5th before accelerating...downhill, flat, or uphill.

Oct 27, 2009 | 10:42 PM

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DrSmaggs

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I agree. Go by feel.

It is definitely MUCH healthier to rev a little high than lug your engine by trying to accelerate at too low an RPM

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:23 PM

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myred55

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Around 70

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:31 PM

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J2X

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From: Slidell, Louisiana

70-75

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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sanaga

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110 kmh

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:39 PM

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sanaga

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i found my 07 ultra need more speed to shift to 6th (easier to lug)...than my 09 sg....my 09 sg can accelerate w/o lug the engine at 100 kmh (60mph)......any different on the ratio maybe???

Oct 28, 2009 | 12:41 AM

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Terrific Pacific

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Manual says after 55...
Depending on the road and conditions I usually wait till around 60-65 if I am in fuel conservation mode...otherwise I leave it in 5th alot for performance up to around 70-75 before I shift.
Don't get too technical, unless of course that is what makes riding fun for you. Me, I like to just ride and shift by feel mostly.
When I am not riding I also sit around wishing I had a stereo on my bike...when I am riding I don't think of it at all...the wind is my music and my ADD personality plays lots of songs as well..any song, anytime...

Oct 28, 2009 | 06:16 AM

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sparky_mo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrific Pacific

Don't know if you wear a helmet or not. But if you want to listen to music sometimes while riding you can use an Ipod. I have a half helmet with zip out ear covers. On a trip I put the ear covers on and my Ipod in my pocket and run the ear plugs under my shirt or jacket. Great sound, good music, and can hear easily above the wind noise.