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My 850 at 5K isn't running anywhere near 80. I ride usually about 42-4500 rpm, the bike doesn't give a damn if you add a bunch more. But I like running 62-65 mph, it's a comfortable pace for me.
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When my speedo indicates 80 mph in top gear, my tach says approx. 5,300 rpm.
Got a little over 6,000 rpm in fifth a few times - only rode 12 miles.
Last edited by Rob S.; 06-10-2014, 02:18 AM.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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4 to 9 is a good range. At 7 the engine really comes alive and that's about where my 750 likes to sit for long distances. Great fuel economy in the 75-85 MPH range using 5th gear, so when I have to cruise it at 55 I'll usually keep it in 4th.
My old 8 valve 550 I rode for 14 hours straight, stopping only to refill my water bottle and fuel tank, throttle pinned all the way (85-95 mph depending on the wind and hills). Rather than harm the bike, it got better mileage after that trip and the motor lasted for years afterward before I sold it.Comment
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Usually the happy hum happens at 40MPH at about 4500 RPM (no tach, it is a calculated RPM)Comment
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Why only 85 - 95? It should do a lot more.Originally posted by Griffyn View Post
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My CB350 used to do 96. Any 550/4 should do well over 100.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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This is what you should be seeing:Originally posted by trevor View Post5k at 80mph on an 850??? really?
My speedo is rather accurate. At an indicated 70, my GPS shows 69.
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Cruising at steady speed 5500 - 7000 more or less for extended runs and my mpg goes to crap.
Getting up to speed 6500-10,500 I sure do love getting to 140kph from a stop, my bikes love it too.
1st or 2nd gear city street negotiating 4000-6000, not fun at all.
Twisties and faster turns 6500-9000, can't slow on a curve with brakes, but letting off the throttle a bit sheds more than enough speed.Comment
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Ah yeah that makes way more sense to me Steve.Originally posted by Steve View PostThis is what you should be seeing:
My speedo is rather accurate. At an indicated 70, my GPS shows 69.
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