Hi. So this is my first post after introducing myself in the new members area. Please forgive me if this is a stupid question. I have been lurking for a while gettin' a feel for the place. But I haven't seen much info about revs. I have an '08 nightster that I got this summer. After riding Yams for 30 plus yrs, this is my first HD. It's a way different ride than what I'm used to. So, there's no tach. How do I know what revs i'm turning at what speeds? I guess it doesn't really matter, cause you know you're in a good range if you're not lugging it, or not hitting the rev limiter. But normally, what are the shift points and what are the revs at those points? I read so many people wishing for a 6th gear. Honestly I don't think I need it. A gear indicator would be useful though. Oh, and since I'm in the northeast, woke up to this today:

 

I'm not exactly what the limiter is set at on the newer bikes, but in 1st gear at the rev limiter your close to 6K. I know I hit the rev limiter at about 50 mph in 1st. I just learned to listen to my engine to figure out when to shift.

 

Here you go these are the rpms for certain given speeds on the 07 and up 1200 models!

 

too late

 

Thanks Fox, exactly what I was looking for.

 

Welcome from NE GA. Where are you located in the Northeast?

 

Mid Hudson Valley. By Po-town.

 

I hear what you are saying. I've been looking at tach's most of my adult life. I miss having a tach on my Sportster big time. I do know that they sell digital tachs as an add on but can't speak as to how they perform.

 

I don't want to add a tach if I don't have to, but I'd like to know my power band. This chart is perfect. Now I don't need a tach. Money saved for other things.

 

It's funny though, I said I'd like a gear position indicator, but really, I'm just used to a different machine. Once I get familiar with the old 5 speed again, I won't need that either. Right now though, I'm counting the gears as I upshift. I laugh to myself how ridiculous it is, but it won't take long to make the adjustment.