Good RPM range for a beginner?

Jackstand Johnny · June 17, 2008, 02:17:54 PM

I searhced, but didn't find my answer(I'm also kinda lazy)

Where should my tach needle be when riding around to on my bike? I remember someone saying to cruise at about 5k, but I could be mistaken. Also, when should I be shifting on my GS? Thanks alot in advance!

Narcissus · June 17, 2008, 02:27:53 PM

4-5k seems to be most comfortable for me, I get a lot of vibration around 6k and above that I doubt would be very fuel efficient.

Jay_wolf · June 17, 2008, 02:35:58 PM

6k - 11.5k is where the power is

pronator · June 17, 2008, 02:40:20 PM

Search "rpm"...it'll turn up a lot of discussions. Some of the more relevant ones:

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39216.0

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=33791.0

Those links will then lead you to links within the discussion.

Tang · June 17, 2008, 03:07:18 PM

Quote from: Jay_wolf on June 17, 2008, 02:35:58 PM
6k - 11.5k is where the power is

i agree with jay_wolf

GeeP · June 17, 2008, 03:29:27 PM

I shift around the torque peak at 9k RPM.

I cruise in 6th if the road speed is above 60 MPH

In town, 4-6k except after dark, then 3-4k on flat sections.

Ronin · June 17, 2008, 06:26:08 PM

Till your comfortable with it.Play it by ear.She will let you know when to change the gear.

Jackstand Johnny · June 17, 2008, 08:06:04 PM

I found what I needed I think. I've been keeping it at 5k and shifting at 7-8.5k.

Tang · June 17, 2008, 08:24:12 PM

yeah i shift around 9K when i'm like speeding LMAO but other than that i try to shift at 5.5k or 6k

wreckhog · June 17, 2008, 08:26:19 PM

You want to be able to downshift, or rev the crap out of it, to either set yourself up for a turn or to move out of the way quickly. All while charging the battery. 5k cruising sounds good.

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Good RPM range for a beginner?