My question is this, what rpm do you guys shift at during daily driving/riding?

I find myself shifting at about 4-5k before it starts sounding angry. But i'm a new rider and would like to know the optimum shift point to get best 'momentum' and fuel mileage from the bike.

I often find that i'll be at about 5grand in one gear and then hop up to the next and have to shift down to keep it in the powerband when going on a slight uphill or something... i know i'm a noob. [sm=tongue.gif]

If you don't ride an F2, please refrain from posting,[sm=thanx.gif]

 

I shift on the left hand side using my left foot.










Sorry! Couldn't resist!

 

lol, i try to stick to the left side aswell. Shifting on the left using the right foot... now that is something i have to try.

 

6-8 grand..

 

I'm pretty easy on the bike...4-5k is usual for me...up to 9-10 when getting on it...No redline yet though.
RB

 

right before the limiter if i'm getting on it. 6-7k crusing.

 

Well, according to page 60 of the Owner's Manual
[hr]SHIFTING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 1 - 10) before you ride.

Proper shifting will provide better fuel economy. When changing gears under normal conditions, use these recommended shift points:

Shifting Up:
[blockquote]From 1st to 2nd: 9 mph (15 km/h)
From 2nd to 3rd: 16 mph (25 km/h)
From 3rd to 4th: 22 mph (35 km/h)
From 4th to 5th: 28 mph (45 km/h)
From 5th to 6th: 34 mph (55 km/h)
[/blockquote]Shifting Down:
[blockquote]From 6th to 5th: 25 mph (40 km/h)
From 5th to 4th: 19 mph (30 km/h)
From 4th to 3rd: 12 mph (20 km/h)
[/blockquote]Disengage the clutch when speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h), when engine roughness is evident, or when engine stall is imminent; shift down to 1st gear for acceleration.
[hr]So, what is the average shifting pattern of a typical CBR owner?

Probably:
From 1st to 2nd: 45 mph
From 2nd to 3rd: 75 mph
From 3rd to 4th: 95 mph
From 4th to 5th: 120 mph
From 5th to 6th: 150 mph

 

I was wondering this myself. I was shifting at like 4k or above, then I actually read the manual. Once I get going, I ride in the gear shown in the manual. I tried what the manual suggested for this last tank and got lower mileage, so I'm going back to thee 4k shift point. I figure my fat *** needs the bike to produce a bit more rpms to keep me going.

No way in hell I would shift from 6th to 5th at 25 though. I usually do that at about 35. Anything lower for me and the bike wants to start bucking. (maybe I should getthe carbs looked at)

 

if i am not mistaken doesnt the reg start to charge the battery at over 5,000?

 

I usually cruise in 3rd gear, so wherever that puts me. I never really paid attention to it, i just kind of do it when it seems right by the sound of the bike. Ill have to pay more attention and not make useless posts like this one