What gear at what MPH??
#11
I've never hit the rev limiter on my Fat Bob yet and I'm supprised because I do sort of run it at a higher rpm. I used to hit it all the time on my V-Rod, that engine gets up there quick.
This past weekend we were coming back from the coast and got stuck behind some other riders cruising right at 55 mpg. 6th gear seems a little to high for that constant speed so I spent about 15 miles in 5th.
This past weekend we were coming back from the coast and got stuck behind some other riders cruising right at 55 mpg. 6th gear seems a little to high for that constant speed so I spent about 15 miles in 5th.
#12
When I'm accelerating I do it pretty much like AdrianVall. But if I'm, say, in a residential area cruising at 30mph and I want to quiet the bike down I'll dropped it in to 3rd at this speed.
I'll usually only do this when I know I don't need to accelerate quickly, if it's typically flat terrain (i.e., I don't want to put a heavy load while slightly lugging the engine), and if I know I'll be at this speed for a descent distance.
I'll usually only do this when I know I don't need to accelerate quickly, if it's typically flat terrain (i.e., I don't want to put a heavy load while slightly lugging the engine), and if I know I'll be at this speed for a descent distance.
#13
Here are the RPM vs Gear specs.
RPM to Speed on Stock Geared '07 Wide-Glide. Speed verified by multiple GPS Runs.
1st @ 5500 = 44 mph
2nd @ 5500 = 63 mph
3rd @ 5500 = 84 mph
4th @ 5500 = 103 mph
5th @ 5500 = 128 mph
6th @ 5500 = 146 mph
1st @ 4000 = 32 mph
2nd@ 4000 = 45 mph
3rd @ 4000 = 61 mph
4th @ 4000 = 75 mph
5th @ 4000 = 95 mph
6th @ 4000 = 108 mph
1st @ 3000 = 24 mph
2nd @ 3000 = 34 mph
3rd @ 3000 = 46 mph
4th @ 3000 = 56 mph
5th @ 3000 = 71 mph
6th @ 3000 = 81 mph
RPM to Speed on Stock Geared '07 Wide-Glide. Speed verified by multiple GPS Runs.
1st @ 5500 = 44 mph
2nd @ 5500 = 63 mph
3rd @ 5500 = 84 mph
4th @ 5500 = 103 mph
5th @ 5500 = 128 mph
6th @ 5500 = 146 mph
1st @ 4000 = 32 mph
2nd@ 4000 = 45 mph
3rd @ 4000 = 61 mph
4th @ 4000 = 75 mph
5th @ 4000 = 95 mph
6th @ 4000 = 108 mph
1st @ 3000 = 24 mph
2nd @ 3000 = 34 mph
3rd @ 3000 = 46 mph
4th @ 3000 = 56 mph
5th @ 3000 = 71 mph
6th @ 3000 = 81 mph
Last edited by yankeeflyer72; 05-19-2009 at 12:22 AM.
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#18
Here are some very unscientific numbers that i go by on my 09 SB. 3rd-35mph/4th-45mph/5th-55mph.
Going by the sound and the feel of the torque this is where mine likes to be when cruising. Of course there are plenty of variables when considering speed/gear combinations. Again those numbers are very general but they have worked good as a guide for me. Mike
Going by the sound and the feel of the torque this is where mine likes to be when cruising. Of course there are plenty of variables when considering speed/gear combinations. Again those numbers are very general but they have worked good as a guide for me. Mike
#19
Now, sometimes I stretch her out a little...LOL