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1_v8_merc
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Ive always wanted a tall stick shift on a bike....it'd be kinda neat for a
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I have no idea. My bike lets me know when to shift.:-s
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I have no idea. My bike lets me know when to shift.:-s
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elrico
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2 min.video clip- Neutral gearbox selection/pre ride-check of charging systen voltage at RPM:before country/village ride to gather data for Mr.Ian Macdonald's post question,won't be gear shifting in a city for awhile though,will report findings in future.
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Allie
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I'm not saying some bikes don't charge that low, but most stock GSs don't from what I gather, and mine certainly doesn't. They are notorious for being marginal at best below 3k.
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elrico
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I hear you Allie, on that.Fortunate this one,charges at all.hope it lasts so we can shift outa 'N" and go someplace and return home without calling for MoTow.Hated seeing Suzie hitching a ride(s) etc.Met a lot of good samaritans over the last 16yrs.w/her though..I still/always carry batt.jumper cables for me/us or to help others when possible.Lots of H-D folks would stop and check on us,i think it was mainly
caus' I had helmet off and showed lots of grey/silver hair,am old H-D rider too,I help em all right back when possible,Even car/truck drivers helped me out.There are some good folks still out there :thankfully
caus' I had helmet off and showed lots of grey/silver hair,am old H-D rider too,I help em all right back when possible,Even car/truck drivers helped me out.There are some good folks still out there :thankfully
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koolaid_kid
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My GPz shows the same charging characteristics. Is is common among the stator/R-R systems? IDK. As a youth (I was one once) I was taught to rev the engine, so I have never had a charging issue in town.
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frijoles-and-beans
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I'm going to have to rethink my shifting patterns. I usually shift well below 4k. I also cruise all around town in 5th. Hmm...
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frijoles-and-beans
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I just got back from a little jaunt on my bike to run a couple of errands, and did I read you all's responses wrong? I shifted, at most with 3k on the tach. I suppose the exception would be from 4th to 5th.
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MisterCinders
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Most of my riding is in the city, and I tend to hang around at 3,000 RPM, unless I am accelerating up to speed.
I find the lower gears to maddeningly torquey, so cruising around at 4-5k or more seems pretty uncomfortable. That said, I may be using a "car ear" for shifting instead of a "bike ear."
I find the lower gears to maddeningly torquey, so cruising around at 4-5k or more seems pretty uncomfortable. That said, I may be using a "car ear" for shifting instead of a "bike ear."
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IanDMacDonald
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Glad to see my post provoked a little thought! But, I think MisterCylinders hit it dead on the money! Using a car-ear on a bike is not the way to go about riding our GS's. These bikes are high-revving and like to be rode that way!
I have noticed after starting this post that my shifting patterns have changed, and I no longer ride in 5th gear anymore. In-fact, 5th is for highway only now. As for 4th gear, I upshift to that when I get tired of the noise of the engines RPM's. My bike loves 40 mph in 3rd gear. It sounds so smooth, like a brand new engine! As for riding around in 2nd in the city, no way! I'm in 3rd gear by the time i hit 35/40 mph, and usually stay there unless I am slowing down.
3rd gear seems to be the best gear for instant torque when necessary! I now only use 4th gear for longer stretches of road where stopping is not all that necessary.
My recommendation for the 'GS650L with stock everything would be 3rd gear in steady city traffic, and 4th gear as soon as you hit the open road.
I have noticed after starting this post that my shifting patterns have changed, and I no longer ride in 5th gear anymore. In-fact, 5th is for highway only now. As for 4th gear, I upshift to that when I get tired of the noise of the engines RPM's. My bike loves 40 mph in 3rd gear. It sounds so smooth, like a brand new engine! As for riding around in 2nd in the city, no way! I'm in 3rd gear by the time i hit 35/40 mph, and usually stay there unless I am slowing down.
3rd gear seems to be the best gear for instant torque when necessary! I now only use 4th gear for longer stretches of road where stopping is not all that necessary.
My recommendation for the 'GS650L with stock everything would be 3rd gear in steady city traffic, and 4th gear as soon as you hit the open road.
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TheCafeKid
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I dont think I ever get out of third gear in the city. On purpose. I want the juice to be right there if I need it.
Mpg in city riding situations isn't worth risking my booty over.
Besides, you'll get the worst MPG you'll get just about in stop and go riding through traffic lights. Wasn't quite so obvious on the GSes, but on my ZRX I get terrible mileage in the city. Roughly 33mpg. Get out on an open road and nt whack the throttle through the gears and I'll see 47ish.
Miles per gallon is more a result of how you accelerate vs how you cruise.
You take off quick from light to light, it will not be very high. But if you baby it from light to light, you'll get run over around here.
Mpg in city riding situations isn't worth risking my booty over.
Besides, you'll get the worst MPG you'll get just about in stop and go riding through traffic lights. Wasn't quite so obvious on the GSes, but on my ZRX I get terrible mileage in the city. Roughly 33mpg. Get out on an open road and nt whack the throttle through the gears and I'll see 47ish.
Miles per gallon is more a result of how you accelerate vs how you cruise.
You take off quick from light to light, it will not be very high. But if you baby it from light to light, you'll get run over around here.
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frijoles-and-beans
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You always seem to know what you're talking about CafeKid, so I'll go with that.
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TheCafeKid
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Haha! Smoke and mirrors man. Smoke and mirrors.
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frijoles-and-beans
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You always have the answers on any number of motorcycle issues. Oh, and you avoid off-topic discussions, I've gotta say that's pretty smart.
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TheCafeKid
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Well anything I know I either learned through pain, frustration, trial and error or all three. Or by listening to many of those on here who know better than I.
And ive had a few OT adventures. I just usually say my bit and leave it at that. No need for cyber-fisticuffs.
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ikantbreave
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This thread has been a huge help to me (the noob rider). After finally getting it running right (no carb overflows, 4K idles, etc... ) I just rode my GS for the second time to work today (after the new clutch push rod seal 
) that was the first time... gave out about 500 feet from where I needed to park :dancing:, trucked it home 
. Probably 25 miles or so to work and was in 6th gear when I could get up to speed without traffic. I can definitely see the difference of using the car-ear to the bike-ear. Gonna try out my bike ear tomorrow. 
) that was the first time... gave out about 500 feet from where I needed to park :dancing:, trucked it home . Probably 25 miles or so to work and was in 6th gear when I could get up to speed without traffic. I can definitely see the difference of using the car-ear to the bike-ear. Gonna try out my bike ear tomorrow. They should rename OT to The Romper Room.
