Rev-Max drive train
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Well, it won't hurt it, but the bike really likes to run at higher RPM. I am typically running in 4th gear up to around 70mph or so if there are bends. I'll shift into 5th at around 60mph if I am just cruising along. 4th gear is good for well over 100mph if you want to have fun overtaking and screaming around!
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Well, it won't hurt it, but the bike really likes to run at higher RPM. I am typically running in 4th gear up to around 70mph or so if there are bends. I'll shift into 5th at around 60mph if I am just cruising along. 4th gear is good for well over 100mph if you want to have fun overtaking and screaming around!
I've got to pay attention to my rev-counter. I use the upshift and downshift points listed in the owners manual when riding around town. On the interstate I accelerate way harder and cruise in top gear around at 70 to 90.
When I want to play then it's true you have to be above 4000rpm.
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The PanAm sounds impressive, my bagger is around 3k @ 80mph, the power band is 3.5k-5k, redline is set at 6200 but it rarely sees over 5k. I got 135 ftlbs torque at the rear wheel. I understand they're two completely different bikes. I’m at 85k miles on it, the last 25k it has a 117 HD kit on it. I almost purchased an Indian Challenger but came to my senses. I’m hoping HD puts out a water cooled bagger with modern updates to frame and such before my monies burns a hole in my pocket. I’m 64 so I’m hoping for at least 10 more years on two wheels.
Thanks for all the replies, I see that the PanAm is a hit and I’ll keep researching and take one for a ride when I get an opportunity. Enjoy and ride safe.
Thanks for all the replies, I see that the PanAm is a hit and I’ll keep researching and take one for a ride when I get an opportunity. Enjoy and ride safe.
I know through the 1/8 or 1/4 unless its pro level riders the PA will beat my built road glide, Bubba Boswell ran a 7.397 ET and 102.02 mph through the trap on a Stock Pan America. Truly impressive for a Harley. I have said many times, the quickest stock Harley I have owned. Also the fastest, I have been over 130, once. A friend has had his at 140, they say its limited to 142.
I would love to see this motor with a different tune, or maybe a larger displacement version of it, tuned for torque in a bagger.
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They would have my money (more of it) in a heartbeat!
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Yep... saving my monies to see what's around the corner. Bronx or Bagger. I'll buy whichever is next.
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I’m very interested in an up to date bagger, when HD puts it out I’d have to keep an eye on it for at least a year because of my first year 110 twin cam issues that HD promised to make me whole on, I’m still waiting. Anything with a motor is going to have issues and I accept that. The Indian Challenger had me on the hook after I rode one and I kept an eye on it, my gut feeling said no.
Enjoy
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