99 f4... whats a good shift point for just regular shifting, also whats a good cruising rpm? people say idk i just go by the sound of the bike..thats kinda hard to do because i dont know the bike yet..

 

Well It is good to know the bike and listen for when you need to shift..
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For cruising around town.. I usually shift between 3K-5K. for a Cruising RPM i Usually stay in 2 around 6-8k

If that doesnt work for you.. You can always just Red Line it!!

 

6 or 8 k wont hurt anything?seems kinda high, im used to cars lol

 

The F4 was a premier 600 race bike at one point in time. On the track, then & now, it can handle high RPM shifts & engine braking. Proceed w/ vigor on the street! You'll be fine.

 

when to shift is really depending on how you ride it. If I am cruising I usually shift between 3-5k RPM, and stay in 3rd at 5-6 RPM. However, I change my riding style when there is not much traffic around, I'd shift at around 8-10k RPM and 'enjoy listening to the sound of my bike'. I find my bike is much happier when I shift at high RPMs, at least it sounds happy...(I think lol). There is really no answer to your question, it really depends how you ride it. Either way, you bike is more than capable of handling whichever choice your heart desires...lol

 

thats good to know, i norm shift at 5k for a normal shift, and ill cruise at like 4.5k just wanted to know if that sounded normal to anyone like about the same as other people

 

Similar history, similar problem. Gradually getting use to and exploring more of the rpm band. I've visited the 9, 10, 11, K range rarely so far. Although the "feel" between the 7K redline in the car is very different then the bike, I still tend to associate 7+K rpm with dollar signs. In time I to will recognize the error of my ways.

 

I don't like hanging too long on 1st...never past 5 rpm. 2nd & 3rd is favorite...you can hang around, cruise or excel to redline......best when merging the highway and let it rip....best feeling ever, no cars would offer such a feel. As for shift point...personal preference. But don't be hanging too if a cop is next to you, chit, shift before 3K and hang the clutch. Don't want make too much noise with your pipe LOL..

 

lol cops around here arent dicks rly, hell most of them ride too ha ha

 

Revving high in first/second will do a bit of extra wear on your clutch, but nothing crazy. As far as wanting to know the best shift points, you can hit up a dyno and see where your power peaks. Some say shift when the power hits its peak and others say shift a little after it tapers