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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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At what engine speed (in rpms) do you shift on

your motorcycle? When going on a casual cruise - not when you're trying to gun it. Also, what kind of bike do you have?Me: '78 Honda CB750K, 1st to 2nd - around 5k rpms and then between 5 and 5.5k rpms for every gear after that.
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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i shift around 11-12k rpms, thats near redline on the track.
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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On a "casual cruise" (not sure if I ever do that or not) I'll shift anywhere between 5-8k rpms. It all depends I guess....
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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it is better to use your ears to determine when you shift. when the bike starts to get the higher pitch, it is time to shift up and when you hear the lower pitch, you shift down. if you are not sure what it sounds like then watch some tv.
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i drive a sport tourer and i shift around 8k
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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hmmm when ever suits... ill drive down the street in 1st just for fun.. doing
10,000 rpm lol and plus it sounds soooo good. i cant resist..

( my bikes a 04 cbr600RR) with a yosh cf pipe
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