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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Cruisin RPM
What range RPM do you usually cruise in? Im 3-4k.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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Sounds about right.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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6th gear, 75mph@4400....that's with up 2 in rear...
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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So what kind of oil are you using when you cruise at that RPM?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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Yup... 4ish. Maybe 5 if I want to make an impression.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
So what kind of oil are you using when you cruise at that RPM?
I dont use oil.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ali_squidz
I dont use oil.
Come on, you gotta lube it up with something...
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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Between 4k and 5k
It's a sportbike so I feel like I should ride it like one.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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For commuting purposes I can ussually lug it at about 3,500, 70 -75 mph. That way I can get 44 mpg.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Kendrick
For commuting purposes I can ussually lug it at about 3,500, 70 -75 mph. That way I can get 44 mpg.
How in the Hell are you at 3500 rpms going 70-75mph???
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
Come on, you gotta lube it up with something...
Actually it's better to not use any oil, especially as the rpms rise...more drag on the moving parts=less power.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by captainchaos
Actually it's better to not use any oil, especially as the rpms rise...more drag on the moving parts=less power.
that makes Way too much sense...*shaking head* why didn't I think of that....
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Oil adds weight too.. C'mon KC..
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Run with just enough gas to get where you're going.. no oil.. and yellow paint... I can practically pick the bike up with one arm..
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
How in the Hell are you at 3500 rpms going 70-75mph???
yeah! I am at 4 grand at 70 mph on the nose. I get max 28 mpg.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Yeah, you're right I'm at about 3500 in the 55 mph zone and 4000 at the 65 mph zone. Two tanks in a row I've gotten 44 mpg though. I was afraid my RLOD was D for a bit.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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mechanics tip: always lube before insertion with some type of oil

stock, 6th, 4k rpm, 70mph, or just a little more for 80mph. D & D's seem pretty quiet in that range while wearing ear plugs. I consistently average 42-45mpg.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by kickinchicken996
Come on, you gotta lube it up with something...
He rubs the engine with Cheetah blood before every ride. It makes it go faster.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rideawn
mechanics tip: always lube before insertion with some type of oil

stock, 6th, 4k rpm, 70mph, or just a little more for 80mph. D & D's seem pretty quiet in that range while wearing ear plugs. I consistently average 42-45mpg.
the other day I was testing my clutch with roll-ons in 6th on the highway. 5,000rpm=90mph (indicated) I got to 6000 doing almost 120. I got to work fast. but anyway I guess I'm the obnoxious guy cause I don't usually let it go below 4000rpm. I just never cared how loud I was. I knew I wasn't loud enough to get pulled over and that's all that mattered. I cruise around 5-6000rpm. at 6 she's kinda gving me that "**** or get off the pot" impresson. but I don't like how the motor feels when its lugging around below 4. in 2nd and 1st I'll let it but not in 3rd or higher.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Same with me,

Im +2 in the rear, about 4-5k on the interstate... or 6 if im in a hurry

and I rarely get more than 32 mpg.
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