View Full Version : Optimum RPMs and Shifting
SpydrMtn
05-15-2011, 03:12 PM
We have a 2008 RS MS5, what is the optimum RPM range for shifting? I have not been able to find anything that says you should be shifting with-in this range for each gear for the best performance.
CincySpyder
05-15-2011, 03:27 PM
5000 rpm feels good to me:thumbup:
arntufun
05-15-2011, 03:28 PM
:welcome: we just had a thread about this yesterday. There is one post in there that tells you when he shifts. Keep in mind RT's and RS's are different. Link below.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28240
aka1004
05-15-2011, 04:03 PM
RS does not like being below 5000 rpm and is just starting to come alive at that point. Rest just depends on what you wanna do. Aggressive accelerating or cruise. :spyder:
altonk
05-15-2011, 04:37 PM
Agreed between 5k and red line
boborgera
05-15-2011, 07:17 PM
I just shift by feel/ear, been doing it that way for 40 + years. My VTX 1800 didn't even have a Tachometer. When you really think about it the only thing you need a tachometer is for amusement or to set the idle speed, And you can't even do that [idle speed] with the Spyder.
NancysToy
05-15-2011, 08:38 PM
REDLINE!!!
Huligan!
Texmac1011
05-16-2011, 05:27 AM
RS does not like being below 5000 rpm and is just starting to come alive at that point. Rest just depends on what you wanna do. Aggressive accelerating or cruise. :spyder:
:agree: 5500 works for me.
docdoru
05-16-2011, 06:51 AM
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm136/docdoru/7-20-20109-03-58AM.png?t=1305546654
SpydrMtn
05-20-2011, 04:11 PM
Hey DOC, Where did you find that graph? It looks like it has other interesting info on it.
docdoru
05-20-2011, 04:44 PM
Ask service for print-out. :thumbup:
SpyderWolf
05-20-2011, 06:32 PM
That is one thing I always forget to ask for when they hook my Spyder to BUDS. :gaah: I need to pin a note to my shirt next time I go to the dealer for something.
Marker
05-20-2011, 07:03 PM
REDLINE!!!
Huligan!
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflb lack::roflblack::roflblack: thanks for giving me my laugh of the day
You are quite welcome :D
Jim:thumbup:
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