r1guy88
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what gear does everyone cruise at when going 50kph, for me its 2nd gear at 3500rpm and when overtaking I change into 3rd gear.
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Whatever feels right.... as long as you're not lugging along at 500 RPM, or running at 12,500 RPM for an hour at at time... it's all good.
what gear does everyone cruise at when going 50kph, for me its 2nd gear at 3500rpm and when overtaking I change into 3rd gear.
Yeah. 2nd is about right if you are cruising for a long period of time at 30-35mph. 1st will do it fine as well. I love 1st on this bike!
I agree! As great as this bike is, 1rst gear may be the thing I like best. Once you've been in stop and go traffic for a half hour or more you'll really appreciate it.
Yeah. 2nd is about right if you are cruising for a long period of time at 30-35mph. 1st will do it fine as well. I love 1st on this bike!
guess it is the mindset -- do ya really cruise around in first -- probably not -- depends upon the environment, but you DO have the ability to do so and not cause any damage to the bike -- unlike other bikes where you are already in 3-4 gear before you reach 30mph.
I agree with you. It only makes sense when the powerband is more responsive and I feel more in control of the bike when at a decent RPM. I agree that cruising at 30mph in fourth or fifth gear is sillyness.Exactly. You CAN in 1st, but I wouldn't recommend it just for comfort. It will not damage the bike if you do though. But 3rd or 4th at 30mph? THAT'S crazy. Lugging the engine can cause more damage then cruising at 30 mph in 2nd at 4k. The ratio is the same as cruising at 60mph in 6th for crying out loud. How is that damaging to the bike? I like to be somewhat in the powerband which is why I choose 2nd when going somewhat of a distance at 30mph.
I agree with you. It only makes sense when the powerband is more responsive and I feel more in control of the bike when at a decent RPM. I agree that cruising at 30mph in fourth or fifth gear is sillyness.