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I know you can speed on the freeway in 2 through 6th gear but to get a feel for proper engine use where lugging is avoided I would like some feedback what gear you normally ride in town at the most common posted speeds. I go by engine feel rather than tachometer. Flat ground, solo.
say at 25-30 mph 35-40 mph 45-50 mph 55-60 (note that I figure 5 over in most speed zones will not get you a ticket)
What I have been using 25-30= 2nd 35-40-3rd 45-50=4th 55-60=5th
Think this mostly keeps the revs between 4 and 5k. is that too low? My Dad always said that if engine accelerates easily, it is not being lugged.
In your experience on the FZ-09 what is your easy going rpm range for around town riding?
thanks for any comments.
say at 25-30 mph 35-40 mph 45-50 mph 55-60 (note that I figure 5 over in most speed zones will not get you a ticket)
What I have been using 25-30= 2nd 35-40-3rd 45-50=4th 55-60=5th
Think this mostly keeps the revs between 4 and 5k. is that too low? My Dad always said that if engine accelerates easily, it is not being lugged.
In your experience on the FZ-09 what is your easy going rpm range for around town riding?
thanks for any comments.