shifting points
They still make a station wagon? wow
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If it's new or new to you, the book should have recommended shift points, those will get you used to the machine. After that, it depends on traffic and how big a hurry you are in. And if it is TBW in stock configuration, you won't get actual wide open throttle (regardless of twist grip position) until above 3000 RPM.
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Yes, and the new R model wagon will do 0-60 in about 5ish seconds. I own two of Volvos and they outperform most other sedans...to include Caddi, Audi, Benz - according to this year's Motor Trend shootout. Wait, what was the original question?
Anyway, I think the OPs question was just a conversation piece. I don't watch my tach and feel for the power bands when shifting, that said, I know where those points are on the tach from many miles on the road - as many stated, you just know.
Sharing experience is all we're doing, can't we have a cold one and do that?
Anyway, I think the OPs question was just a conversation piece. I don't watch my tach and feel for the power bands when shifting, that said, I know where those points are on the tach from many miles on the road - as many stated, you just know.
Sharing experience is all we're doing, can't we have a cold one and do that?
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I generally shift at 3 if I'm not in a hurry, don't often cruise below 2500 in the lower gears and never under 3 in 5th and 6th. 6th is pretty much useless unless I'm cruising at 75 mph+
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Your bike will tell you when its time to shift, you can feel it. If it sounds like its fixin to sling apart, time to shift 
Dont cruise around under 2000 lugging your engine, you will have problems down the road.
Dont cruise around under 2000 lugging your engine, you will have problems down the road.
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Road Warrior
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thx for the info from the guys who sent info on a forum thats meant to give info. To those wise a####. F@#$ off. R u kidding. Why is there always a moron. Just asked a question. Been racing motorcycles since i was 10. Its a new bike that has a tendency to have issues with bearings and just wanted to know how and why some other riders with the same bike hit certain shift points. Its justa stinkin question and if u think its stupid then move on to another thread.
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From: boston
I like to keep my bike between 2500 - 3000. If I need to get up and go, will hit 4500. 2800 - 3200 while just cruising down the highway, depending on the sound I want to listen to at the moment.
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Road Captain
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From: Moultonborough NH
I liked this question. It does take time to find the sweet spot on a bike. I have owned many and just got a tack for te 1st time in 8 years, I'm really liking it. It is a huge help when trying to gage your normal rpm operating range for modifications. I shift anywhere from 2500 up to about 5000 depending on my mood and situation.
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From: Southern Maryland
i seldom look at the tach, more so when i'm getting on it to make sure i don't take it to red line......but thats not often. with me, its a feel and sound of the engine and it normally happens around 3000 +- i think. like i said, i seldom look cause it makes you take your eyes off the road....ok, not really. i probably look at my speedometer more than my tach to make sure i ain't running too fast in a 55 mph zone. enjoy the bike.