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I was wondering what is the desired RPM range for shifting gears. Today I was on a highway doing 40 mph and my RPM's were at 5000, does this sound right?
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Ok, so cruising at 5000 rpm in 4th gear is not hurting anything? As you might guess I am new to riding
As with any manual vehicle of any kind, I try to stay in the lowest gear as possible to conserve fuel unless I need the power to accelerate. Also, if it is shaking or about to stall, obviously you are going too slow for that gear. I also avoid redlining anything I have unless I am in serious gtfomw mode.
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the groms red line is really low and safe to be running in red line, i would say my grom RPM average is 75%+ near the redline or 7-9k
i redline the bike to park it in my garage, i also used to redline it out of my garage but it bottoms out my front forks when i do that :C
i redline the bike to park it in my garage, i also used to redline it out of my garage but it bottoms out my front forks when i do that :C
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So you put red lines on your bike for reference to park? Like an old person with a tennis ball hanging from the celing?
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5000 rpm at 40 mph is about what I am turning. I have been riding for a loooooong time so I don't really pay attention to what rpm I shift at. I just try to keep the engine in its power band (regardless of what I am piloting). Unless I am in a hurry then I rev the crap out of it.
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Thanks for the info. It's good to get some reassurance. Last thing I want to do is mess up my bike.
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So when youre breaking the engine in (new engine) its still ok to rev it a lot but HOW you rev it is important... you should avoid "loading" engine too much...
Loading the engine as an example would be trying to pull away from a standing start in 3rd gear... you can do it but it drives undue stress into all the components of the gear box and engine...
However cruising along in the 5000rpm range is not going to do any harm.... on my way to work I cruze for about 8km at 8500rpm in 4th and the engine is fine.... just keep up with your service schedule and oil changes
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Loading the engine as an example would be trying to pull away from a standing start in 3rd gear... you can do it but it drives undue stress into all the components of the gear box and engine...
However cruising along in the 5000rpm range is not going to do any harm.... on my way to work I cruze for about 8km at 8500rpm in 4th and the engine is fine.... just keep up with your service schedule and oil changes
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One of the best reasons to buy a smaller bike is to run it through the gears with a full twist on the throttle. Can't do that alot on larger bikes if you want to keep your license. Taking off from a light on the Grom is always fun cause I twist it WOT until I reach the speed limit and that usually takes all 4 gears. I think alot of the Grom riders enjoy that as the saying goes "fun to ride a slow bike fast rather than a fast bike slow".
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That's spot on man! I'm WOT every second unless I'm in town. I love it! Does anyone ever hit beauties when shifting from 1st to 2nd? Most annoying thing to do and I've been riding for years
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I am still building up my ability on the bike, so no WOT for me just yet Also, right now, avoiding potholes here uses half of my concentration (but it's fun too).
Also, right now, avoiding potholes here uses half of my concentration (but it's fun too).
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Sounds like you're doing it right... if you're bored and want to learn more about riding look up a book called "A twist of the wrist" brilliant book to learn how to handle your bike better than you do nowI am still building up my ability on the bike, so no WOT for me just yet
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Would the DVD be just as good as an option ?Sounds like you're doing it right... if you're bored and want to learn more about riding look up a book called "A twist of the wrist" brilliant book to learn how to handle your bike better than you do now
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