I used to try to get sixth gear alot on my old bike but haven't had that problem with the Nightster. I usually hit 4th about 50 and 5th about 60. Unless I am on it hard and then that all jumps up 5 to 10 mph.

 

I have been known to look for the 6th gear too.

 

Well I go into 5th at about 60-65.

 

4th at 35?.... wow... 42 is the minimum mph without lugging on my bike... And lugging is no bueno

 

generally 4th = 45 while short shifting

 

I know it's not there, but I still try to shift into 6th. Denial, I suppose.[:@]

To answer the original question: I'm in 3rd at 35, though I don't really pay that much attention to it all. Just shift when it seems to need it.

 

I dont pay to much attention to speed gears and such I mostly go be feel and sound but I dont always wind it up ..............oh ya thatmystery6th gear is there someplace I just know it is ! it has to be ! dont it ???

 

It's there. Just like Area 51.

 

Still looking but if I ever find 6th, I will post up when I find it. [8D]

 

According tothe 03 Sportster Owner's Manual (pg 87), shifting from 3rd to 4th at 35mph is recommended. Tends to chug a little too much for me and I usually run it up to 40 (I really miss the tach!).