OK so how fast
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Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
OK so how fast
I am planning a trip out west Wyoming, Montana etc.
Anyway is there any problem with running my 2012 SG at sustained speeds of 85 to 90 mph in 6th gear.
I know the bike redlines at 5500 rpm and at these speeds I won't be anywhere near that but is running at 3500 to 4000 rpm for sustained periods an issue with these engines beings they are air cooled?
I have traveled in these states before so I know that these kinds of sustained speeds are realistic. So what do you all think, will my engine/bike be OK running at these speeds/RPM's?
Anyway is there any problem with running my 2012 SG at sustained speeds of 85 to 90 mph in 6th gear.
I know the bike redlines at 5500 rpm and at these speeds I won't be anywhere near that but is running at 3500 to 4000 rpm for sustained periods an issue with these engines beings they are air cooled?
I have traveled in these states before so I know that these kinds of sustained speeds are realistic. So what do you all think, will my engine/bike be OK running at these speeds/RPM's?
Road Captain
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You can tell the state trooper you were just testing out your engine to see how it holds up at 90 mph for extended periods of time...there's a small chance he hasn't heard that one before.
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I agree it won't be a problem at all. Not sure but I think it was 07 when they finally came out with the sixth gear......correct me if I'm wrong. One thing though, seems like 3500-4000 seems like high rpm's for that speed. Again though, I agree with the previous poster, you could ride that speed on a 5 speed, been done for years.
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I agree it won't be a problem at all. Not sure but I think it was 07 when they finally came out with the sixth gear......correct me if I'm wrong. One thing though, seems like 3500-4000 seems like high rpm's for that speed. Again though, I agree with the previous poster, you could ride that speed on a 5 speed, been done for years.
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