Hello all.
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I have recently started riding and have a 1200 nightster. I am trying to figure out what speeds are you in at what gear? I feel I get to 4th pretty quickly but it does not sound bogged down. I'd check my manual but I'm at work.
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Thanks.

 

1st - to about 15/20
2nd - to about 30/35
3rd - to about 45/50
4th - to about 65/70
5th - HAULING ***.

That's a guesstimate...as I don't have a tach or speedo...but I'd say it's close.

 

I do,
1st to 2nd at 25
2nd to 3rd at 35
3rd to 4th at 45
4th to 5th at 55.
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If I'm accelerating uphill I increase those by about 5 mph.

 

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+1

 

Thanks guys. This is good info.

 

There is really no gauge, you have to hear the motor.&nbsp\\;

 

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That's just about what I shift at also give or take a few mph.

 

I shift when I feel the bike needs it. Not sure on the speeds and I have no tac . Those posted seem right tho.....WVleo

 

I go by feel, you will get the hang of it just put some miles on it and don't worry about the little stuff

 

We have to shift gears on the nightster?[X(]