I finally got my steel horse..
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I finally got my steel horse..
What's up guys and gals? I finally got my steel horse and I'm loving it. I have a question for you guys; What's the speed in gears for this bike? The salesman told me not to lug the motor during the break-in, so what speed should I be at in 4th gear? Here's a picture of my steed>>>
URBAN COWBOY
URBAN COWBOY
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RE: I finally got my steel horse..
In my 2007 Dyna owners manual on page 71 it lists the following for shifting:
1st to 2nd- 15 mph
2nd to 3rd- 25 mph
3rd to 4th- 35 mph
4th to 5th- 45 mph
5th to 6th- 55 mph
I am usually cruising in 6th 55-60 mph and it doesn't sound like engine is lugging. Actually when I'm up around 70-75 I think it could use another gear. I think there is a difference between 2006 and 2007 models which might be due to the torque difference in the 88 and 96 inch engines. My ex-wife has a 2006 Dyna and i noticed an all around difference between hers and mine with where I needed to downshift for turns etc. and with gettin into 6th gear.
1st to 2nd- 15 mph
2nd to 3rd- 25 mph
3rd to 4th- 35 mph
4th to 5th- 45 mph
5th to 6th- 55 mph
I am usually cruising in 6th 55-60 mph and it doesn't sound like engine is lugging. Actually when I'm up around 70-75 I think it could use another gear. I think there is a difference between 2006 and 2007 models which might be due to the torque difference in the 88 and 96 inch engines. My ex-wife has a 2006 Dyna and i noticed an all around difference between hers and mine with where I needed to downshift for turns etc. and with gettin into 6th gear.
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RE: I finally got my steel horse..
Thanks for the info guys. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't lugging the motor, but I didn't want to over rev it either. I'm just not use to the V-Twins and their shift points yet. I'm also not use to not having a tach. My current bike also is a stretch Hayabusa (seepic below)
and I could ride around town in the first 2 gears if I wanted. First gear was good for 80mph and 2nd 115mph.
URBAN COWBOY
and I could ride around town in the first 2 gears if I wanted. First gear was good for 80mph and 2nd 115mph.
URBAN COWBOY
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Damn that's a sweet lookin Busa how's that handle with the stretch I'll bet it's a handfull around town.
Damn that's a sweet lookin Busa how's that handle with the stretch I'll bet it's a handfull around town.
URBANCOWBOY