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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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65-70 for 6th here.
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I try to keep the rpm above 2,500 in all gears.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Newbie to the board here.
I shift into 6th at about 65 if I am headed for 70.
If staying around 60-65mph 5th is fine.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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6th @ 70+ for me
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by patsfan
6th @ 70+ for me
+1 Like to keep my R's above 2700...(even w/255's)
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Try this, it's getting old but a good point of reference.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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I tested this on my trip home on Tennessee going down 75. My street glide was pretty much only needing 5th gear above 70mph. I usually shift into 6th when 5th gear hits around 3,200 rpm.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by frenchbiker
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I try to keep the rpm above 2,500 in all gears.
Originally Posted by Gotastreetglide
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I shift into 6th at about 65 if I am headed for 70.
If staying around 60-65mph 5th is fine.
Same here.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Only if I'm going to be cruising consistently at 65 or higher.
 
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Originally Posted by 1931jamesw
Put in SE-255 cams. Problem solved.
Forgot to mention... I have them... I have Stage II kit and the cams. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about lack of power or anything... I am simply saying that the shifting pattern is different than my 96 Dyna
 
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6th above 65mph sometimes slower if on flat stretch
 
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