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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by badinfluence63, Jan 18, 2015.

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  1. ultra200922

    ultra200922 Active Member

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    What is not to like about the 6 speed? After having one when I ride a bike without one I find myself trying to pull an extra gear all the time.
    ultra200922, Jan 24, 2015
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    soon we'll be looking for a 7th speed
    badinfluence63, Jan 24, 2015
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    I just don't like the extra shifting I guess. And it does depend on what the final ratio is. I have ridden some 6 speeds and and while in 6th, i just didn't like how it Felt i was lugging the bike. I am not at the high interstate speeds enough to justify it.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 25, 2015
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    Wouldn't have a touring bike without the six speed. Your RPM's run higher on a five speed.
    Been there done that for to many years when touring.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 25, 2015
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Not on a touring bike. My next bike will be a softtail. Running at 3700 at 85 mph doesn't bother me because that is about as far as I push my Road Glide.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 25, 2015
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    Go test ride a soft ail with 6.
    It really improves ride at higher speeds
    hotroadking, Jan 25, 2015
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  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    What do yea call your Road Glide, not a Softail?
    FLHTbiker, Jan 25, 2015
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  10. badinfluence63

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    The new 103ci run 70mph @2500rpm in 6th gear.
    badinfluence63, Jan 25, 2015
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    Yes which bothers me. For where I like the power to come in on my bikes 2500 is too low. I would still have to down shift to get back on the cam for passing power. Don't misunderstsnd, obviously 6 speeds have their place but for my riding style I much rather have a 5 speed.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 26, 2015
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    They do if you are at the higher speeds often. I rarely ride 80 mph so 6 speeds are useless for me most of time to gain it's benefits. My dad's Heritage is the perfect example.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 26, 2015
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    From 65 and up I found 6 th to be good
    hotroadking, Jan 26, 2015
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    Same here and shifting down has never been a problem and lower RPM at freeway speeds helps the motor.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 26, 2015
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    was doing the metric math with this one. I'm kinda onboard with Johnny on this. If I'm alone no trailer, on the flats yeah I'd likely pop it up to 6th. but I like to have the rpms at around 2800-3200 so whatever gear has my engine there is the one I'll pick.
    Sleepy, Jan 27, 2015
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    There is the key statement though. I am rarely on the interstate. Most of the time I don't use the interstate. I tend to ride at 60 mph because I prefer not to use interstates as much as posible
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 27, 2015
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    I don't ride much on the Interstate either, so then I just leave it in fifth. But when you want to cruise 65mph or faster on any road, then you have 6th gear. To me it's a win win. 6 speed is more versatile I believe, their is no extra shifting until you need it.
    ultra200922, Jan 27, 2015
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    Good point :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 27, 2015
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    I think its more for a touring aspect. You know when you're on that long stretch of Iowa highway going 70+ lock it in cruise in 6th gear and motors not working to hard. I like that part. I think 6th gear is more of a tourers option.
    badinfluence63, Jan 27, 2015
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  20. FLHTbiker

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    Well I thought when you own a Harley touring bike that, that's what you own a touring bike. Otherwise you might as well just buy a Sporster. :rolleyes:

    Then you can do back roads leaning down and low. Or buy a sportbike and really carve up those back roads.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 27, 2015
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