I shift into 6 around 55-60 no problems. I have 07 heritage with stage 1,sert and v&h true dual exhaust

 

I shift into 6th @ 65, and will shift out of 6th @ just under 60.

 

I've got an '08 & the Bible says 55

 

I've got an '08 & the bible says 55

 

Hmm ... the '08s must be different from the '07s ... my owner's manual says that the upshift (acceleration) is done "Fifth to sixth" at 55 mph (85kph) ... table 21 on page 78. The downshift (deceleration) is done from Sixth to fifth at 50mph.

For what it's worth, 55 seems to slow to me unless you're going at that speed for a distance. I won't say it "lugs" as much as it just seems to lope along. At a constant 55+ speed I think you'd be okay, but if I'm trying to accelerate to entera freeway or other high speed trafficway (60 and above) -- or if I'm going to pass a slower vehicle -- then I'll usually shift at 60 to 65 instead of 55, but that's on harder acceleration.

 

I just start in 6th & leave it there.

Oh wait, I have a 5 spd (which never see's 5th till 55 or 60)

50 in 6th gear ??!! Please !!

 

My dealer told me not to hit 6th until I was at 65 mph or I would lug it and that would be bad for the engine. I followed their advise for a while, but occasionally I lose count when I am coming up the gears. I have hit 6th at 55-60 mph, and have had no problems with lugging, and that is running stock.

Do what feels right and makes your bike happy

 

When I hit 6th under 60 MPH it lugs. At about 65 it seems good. Stock engine/exhaust 07 Night Train.

 

About 60 for me, if I'm just loafing . It's just plain gutless at that speed and rpm, but downshift into 5th and it comes to life. 70 seems to be optimum,as it powers up nice and smootly.
Ron

 

65-70 is where I shift into 6th.It just feels right there.

2007 Deluxe Rinehart slip ons.