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[CHiZ_65]

How fast is everyone going when they shift through the gears? What RPMs do you cruise at in each gear? When do YOU shift?

I've always gone off feel. I have the SE 110 w/ 585 cams + 6spd

1-2 @ 15'ish mph
2-3 @ 27'ish
3-4 @ 43'ish
4-5 @ 55+
5-6 - I haven't had the chance yet. 

According to my tac, I cruise in each gear at around 2500 RPM. When i "hear" it strain a bit I upshift (normally around the points above). But its never over 3000 when I shift. I wonder if I can push it more? hmmm

[Jswerve]

But its never over 3000 when I shift. I wonder if I can push it more? hmmm

Seriously? I've had mine rapped over 5k several times. 

[ultrafxr]

If I am on a leisurely ride I normally shift around 3k sometimes a little less or a little more.  If I need to accelerate a little faster due to traffic / conditions I wind it to 4k or a little above.  I have been known to twist it a little harder but not with the Queen on board.  She is my govenor, lol. 

[Jswerve]

If I am on a leisurely ride I normally shift around 3k sometimes a little less or a little more.  If I need to accelerate a little faster due to traffic / conditions I wind it to 4k or a little above.  I have been known to twist it a little harder but not with the Queen on board.  She is my govenor, lol.

Haha I rarely get above 3k with the wife on board. But flying solo, well that's a whole different story! 

[twinotter]

IMO leisurely riding, 3K is a good shift point. 2500 is also a good low end rpm for general running. With the tall gearing now on the newer bikes, anything below that I'd consider lugging. Of course, light cruising and downhill you can have far less, as long as you downshift before trying to accelerate.
Feel free to use the transmission as required.
It sounds like your treating your bike gently, I will run around shifting all day at 3K, then pound her thru 4-5 gears to 6K as the mood changes or I get bores with going slow.
Imo you should run the engine up over at least 5K thru a couple of gears on a regular basis, gets everything circulating and can decrease combustion chamber buildup. Ride hard, ride safe! twinotter

[fastfreddy]

mine sees 6200rpm on a regular basis, for the most part i shift around  3500, and cruse in the 2800 to3200 rpm range. you know we put them loud pipes on for a reason...to make some noise 

[Jswerve]

mine sees 6200rpm on a regular basis, for the most part i shift around  3500, and cruse in the 2800 to3200 rpm range. you know we put them loud pipes on for a reason...to make some noise 

Haha Freddy. True! I've been known to hit 6200 just didn't want to be first to say it!

[SDCVO]

mine sees 6200rpm on a regular basis, for the most part i shift around  3500, and cruse in the 2800 to3200 rpm range. you know we put them loud pipes on for a reason...to make some noise 

X2

[SDCVO]

But to be fair, I blew up my 120r a few weeks ago. I might not be the guy to listen to

[Jswerve]

But to be fair, I blew up my 120r a few weeks ago. I might not be the guy to listen to

Haha! 

[fastfreddy]

But to be fair, I blew up my 120r a few weeks ago. I might not be the guy to listen to

ouch!! so what are in the plans to get her back together?? hope its going back together...soon

[SDCVO]

ouch!! so what are the in the plans to get her back together?? hope its going back together...soon

Waiting for my new blacked out 124 to arrive. Wait is killing me!

[Ridgerunr]

Waiting for my new blacked out 124 to arrive. Wait is killing me!

Is it a S&S? Can you get black rocker covers etc., from S&S?

[fastfreddy]

Waiting for my new blacked out 124 to arrive. Wait is killing me!

  nice go big or stay home, are you getting the HC or??

[CHiZ_65]

lol you guys are hilarious. 

I think I'll squeeze a lil' more out her before my shifts. Super strong engine..Shift points are a bit different than the Honda I came from. Haaaa!!