American Rider-Riding baggers over 4,500 RPM
#51
06-23-2009, 05:30 PM
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I usually cruise at 3000. Hit the limiter lots pre Stage 1, but not since. Regular shifts are 4000-4500. I feel that 3000 area is the best cruising rpm for the bike. My test was to find a straight flat stretch, put on the countdown to empty timer, and check remaining kms at about 115 km/h (70mph) in 5th gear around 3000 rpm, then maintain the same speed in 6th around 2600-2700. I've found it gave a higher number of remaining kms in 5th at the higher rpm. Result=more torque on hand and better fuel mileage...a no brainer in my unscientific test!
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06-24-2009, 02:40 PM
#53
06-24-2009, 03:07 PM
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Anyone who has ever looked at a dyno sheet will know what Joe Minton is talking about. The HP at 5000rpm is going to be a lot more then at 2500rpm, therefore you will have a lot more pulling power.
My normal cruising range is around 2500rpm, but if I need to get up and go...........drop 2 gears and get those RPMs up and let her rip. Nothing like hitting the rev-limiter in 3rd gear at 90mph!!
Steve
My normal cruising range is around 2500rpm, but if I need to get up and go...........drop 2 gears and get those RPMs up and let her rip. Nothing like hitting the rev-limiter in 3rd gear at 90mph!!
Steve
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06-24-2009, 03:25 PM
#55
06-25-2009, 08:56 PM
No tach and don't need one. I ride by feel and with my ears. If I can tell she's lugging, I down shift. If I want to make a power move from going slow to moving fast, I drop a gear or two as needed. If I am trying to move fast, I let the seat of my pants tell me when to upshift. As long as she's pulling, I hold out for the next gear. Sure, you might hit the rev limiter every rare occassion. No big deal. It won't hurt it.....I pretty much thought anyone that operates a manual shift vehicle did the same thing.
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08-10-2009, 08:05 AM
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08-10-2009, 08:59 AM
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#60
08-10-2009, 09:10 AM
I rode a lot better without a tach on my RKC than I do with my SG. I had no trouble cruising 80mph on that 88 egnine in high RPMs, but I seem focused to much on the Tach of the SG. So I will start riding by the seat of the pants again, except when I follow that Honda with strait pipes.
Lucky for me I broke my SG in at 4500 to 5000 rpms for a few runs.
Beary
Lucky for me I broke my SG in at 4500 to 5000 rpms for a few runs.
Beary