Another shift speed question

[pdfiddler]

fifth down to 45

 

[bcortani]

Whichever gear doesn't make my teeth chatter...

 

[BikeSAG]

Mine is a 2007 6 speed, so may not be of equal comparison...... I stay in 4th until 45 to 50 then 5th and don't shift to 6th until 70:newsmile07: or higher (during easy normal riding). If I am accelerating hard and fast I may stay in 5th until 80 to 90. Have ran 4th up to 70. I like to keep RPM's above 2200 so not to lug the V-twin. I agree with oithers on this great forum that have said: you will learn over time to hear your bike and learn how to ride her.

 

[kzoo]

Thanks for the link! Looks like I have been shifting somewhere between 3-3500 rpm.