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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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no such thing as the right rpm. down hill off throttle 1000 rpm is fine in 6th, steep hill wide open 3000 rpm might be too low. listen to your engine, if it's struggling, bucking, not accelerating..... shift down....
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Hey gasman ---- I have an 09 EG Classic also. 1st Harley for me. I'm solo about 99% of the time & if I can stay over 2000, I've used 6th alot. BUT, look at the tach when you're doing 70 to 75. It'll be at least 2500 in 6th anyway, so I went back to using 5th until I get up to 65 or 70.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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Riding flat terrain, I keep the engine at a minimum of 2200 RPM‘s.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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My rule is no 6th gear unless I'm over 65mph and 70mph if I've got some weight on the bike. Up hill calls for down shifting though.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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When your cruising along at 2000 RPM, twist the throttle, you should be able to tell that the motor is struggling. That noise/shake/knock you feel is lugging, don't do it.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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According to Donny Peterson, the Twin Cam should be reved higher than an Evo would be. He also stated that 6th gear is useless unless cruising at high speeds...
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Great information, guys. I dearly love this bike. What a great ride. Y'all ride safe!!!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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If the tachometer is as accurrate as the speedometer........
 
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Originally Posted by todd-67
2500 to 3000 when cruising. Ripping through the gears is different. The only time I short shift the bike is when trying not to wake people up late at night or early in the am.
'xactly. A little common sense goes a long way.
 
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