Shift points in a Dyna 6 speed
#41
[QUOTE=FatBobRay;3820145]A few days ago i made mention I was shifting into 6th around 50 to 55 MPH and many members replied saying I was shifting into 6th way too soon. Most said they didn't shift into 6th until they were driving past 65 and several members said they didn't shift into 6th until they were past 75MPH.
Well let me just say I respect your opinions ... you know your bikes and the Dyna is brand new to me. But since I got varied opinions I decided to check the owner's manual.
The suggested up-shift speeds in the owners manual for the dyna 6 speed are
First to second 15 MPH
Second to third 25 MPH
Third to forth - 35 MPH
Forth to fifth - 45 MPH
fifth to sixth - 55 MPH
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My bike runs horribly (lugs, chugs, vibrates) when shifting at these numbers. I usually add +5 to 10mph to these numbers 'round town.
Well let me just say I respect your opinions ... you know your bikes and the Dyna is brand new to me. But since I got varied opinions I decided to check the owner's manual.
The suggested up-shift speeds in the owners manual for the dyna 6 speed are
First to second 15 MPH
Second to third 25 MPH
Third to forth - 35 MPH
Forth to fifth - 45 MPH
fifth to sixth - 55 MPH
QUOTE]
My bike runs horribly (lugs, chugs, vibrates) when shifting at these numbers. I usually add +5 to 10mph to these numbers 'round town.
#43
#44
I rarely shift into 6th until I hit at least 65mph and plan on accelerating such as a pass situation. But I've also taken the bike to the limits and shifted into 6th around 80-85mph. 55 just seems way too low and for me, as I've done it, definitely lugs the bike.
...hard to tell what the max is without a tach, huh?
#47
I'm a motorcycle whisperer -- I listen to my engine speak to me. Usually I can hear it saying "SHIFT DUMMY!" around 70mph sometimes 73, 74.
Of course things such as road conditions, what's ahead, etc. can play a part, but I primarily shift based on a combination of feel & sound of the engine. I guess this comes from riding dirt bikes all my life which typically do not have speedos.
I definitely do not follow the manual when it comes to shifting points -- my engine would lug for sure!
Of course things such as road conditions, what's ahead, etc. can play a part, but I primarily shift based on a combination of feel & sound of the engine. I guess this comes from riding dirt bikes all my life which typically do not have speedos.
I definitely do not follow the manual when it comes to shifting points -- my engine would lug for sure!
#48
When maintaining speed on even grade, you will get more economy out of 6th at really anything over 40 without lugging the engine... that is steady, light load throttle.
If you are accelerating any time anywhere (unless you have a seriously hotrodded bike and are well over 120mph) you should not be in 6th, probably not even 5th.