Shift point for 2009 Electra Glide

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Jul 14, 2010 | 05:22 PM

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Shift point for 2009 Electra Glide

New to the forum, just bought my next Harley, a used 2009 Electra Glide Classic, with 20k on it, this is my first "bagger". My question involves the shifting points, I've had H-D before but was most recently on a VTX for two years. The new 6 speed is everything people bragged about, and I love it! Just not use to the ratio spacing yet or where this bike settles in to the sweet spot. I upgraded to this sled because I like riding long distances and this will be more comfortable for me and the ol' lady tooling across multiple state lines, I have several friends with newer touring models and there seems to be some variation as to where everyone is shifting, at what RPM and at what speed they run out to for each gear, just trying to establish a basepoint and hear where some of you are shifting so I know where I should be, I have been shifting between 3-4 thousand RPMs, one friend says that is over reving and one says that I shouldn't even think of shifting until its over 4 grand, also I try to run right around 2300 RPM while putting along and their are conflicting theories as to whether or not thats right or not. I know opinions are like ********, everybody has one, I just want to do my part and contribute to the long life of this scoot. Thank you in advance for your help!

Jul 14, 2010 | 05:49 PM

dawg

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I do it by ear, but its around 3-3200 when I shift. I cruise 25-2800. I've also re-geared it.

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Jul 14, 2010 | 05:56 PM

cooper57M

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>=2500RPM thru <=indicated redline of your Ultras Tach

Jul 14, 2010 | 07:18 PM

Mick

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From: Rochester N.Y.

Welcome to the forum!
When riding alone , I'm 160 lbs.
I shift at 26-2700 in 1st through 5th gear , that puts me at about 2-2100 at the next gear up.
I can pull 6th gear at 60 mph alone pretty well and I ride very relaxed and easy.
I can putt along at 45 mph in 5th very comfortably on my way to work.
When riding 2 up , the wife goes about 135 lbs , I raise the shift points to around 28-2900.
We can hold 60 mph in 6th but 65 mph allows a bit more throttle response.
We have also found 40 psi in the rear shocks near perfect for us and the tires at 40 and 40.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
Mick