3 grand seems to be to much at 70
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: SC
On my SG I still don't run 6 gear till over 70mph. I use 5th and run rpms about 26-2800 and thats well over the speed limit. But it sounds good right there. Any lower and I almost can't hear it, I have RH TD.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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From: Allen TX
I guess I'm still use to the 2200 RPM's at 70 on my Goldwing. 3,000 RPM's seems to be more than it should be at 70 but I think it may be the sound of the engine that's making it sound like the RPM's are to high. It feel like I've got to be doing at least 65 before cruising in 6th gear. Got to be careful in my neck of the woods. Our local LEO's like to write tickets.
Go ride a sport bike, you'll cruise at around 6000rpm.
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From: ST. Louis
So what is your question?
You are driving 80 and concerned that your local cops will write you a ticket?
I think that is everywhere.
p.s.
Just curious, but do you still wear shorts and flip flops when riding your Harley, like you did when you rode your Goldwing? lol
You are driving 80 and concerned that your local cops will write you a ticket?
I think that is everywhere.
p.s.
Just curious, but do you still wear shorts and flip flops when riding your Harley, like you did when you rode your Goldwing? lol
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Being retired and living near the mtn's, I very seldom ride the interstate.
When I'm in 6th gear and 70 mph, I'm turning 2500 rpm's. This is a good subject because I hear various opinion's on how fast you need to be to use 6th gear? What's everybody's opinion on this? I keep my rpm's above 2K in any gear. If I'm two up and start up a hill, I'll drop down a gear to get up to 2500. I might add, it has alot more throttle response and can use 6th gear at 60 mph better since upgrading the AF and Mufflers. JMO
When I'm in 6th gear and 70 mph, I'm turning 2500 rpm's. This is a good subject because I hear various opinion's on how fast you need to be to use 6th gear? What's everybody's opinion on this? I keep my rpm's above 2K in any gear. If I'm two up and start up a hill, I'll drop down a gear to get up to 2500. I might add, it has alot more throttle response and can use 6th gear at 60 mph better since upgrading the AF and Mufflers. JMO
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
As for the 5 spd with the 88: it took a long time for me to get used to riding in lower RPMs on my 09 SG. It still doesn't feel quite right really. I rather enjoyed cruising on my 02 RKC at 80mph in the higher RPMs and I still got better mileage than SG. Personally I would stick with the 5 spd.
Beary
