6 Speed Transmission Observation

[Cruzr Joe]

We ride a lot of country back roads and generaly the speeds are in the 40 mph range, those of you with a semi auto transmission know that at 40 mph you do a lot of shifting from 3rd to 4th and vice versa, with the 6 speed i stayed in 4th gear and did not have to shift hardly at all

Cruzr Joe


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[cyclelover63]

I bet that battery tender helped...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::joke:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Yes, I'm not sure what the other gears are good for :roflblack: since it seems to like 4th gear a lot.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I bet that battery tender helped...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::joke:

Battery tender is for third gear


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[Cruzr Joe]

Yes, I'm not sure what the other gears are good for :roflblack: since it seems to like 4th gear a lot.

Yes 4th gear unless you are on the hiway


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[Chupaca]

Interesting..!!

makes me wonder why have a 6 speed tranny to run the fun roads in 4th gear. I'm sure 6th comes into play at some point though I never felt a need with the sm5 maybe just me cause I do run at high rpms. Thanks for the continuing reviews...hyea:hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

Gene,
They needed another gear in order to bring the revs down; this isn't a screamer; it's a torquer! :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

REVS ? ? ?

Gene,
They needed another gear in order to bring the revs down; this isn't a screamer; it's a torquer! :thumbup:

I'm in agreement with Bob on this, I was under the impression that the 2014 engine was designed to run at LOWER rpm's.......This seems like you would be running a HARLEY in 3 rd..........Duh ? ? ?............................Just sayin .....Mike :yikes:

 

[Chupaca]

I know..!!

Gene,
They needed another gear in order to bring the revs down; this isn't a screamer; it's a torquer! :thumbup:

Just ruffling feathers to bring out the defenders...this is also why the can't tell when they shift gears cause the ratios are closer together makes things smoother. Still like the high reving engines..it's in the blood...:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

That's going to be a source of discussion this Spring... :shocked:
"I HATE this engine and transmission; you can't rev it at all! :gaah:" :roflblack:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

or .......................... this engine is to quiet and my legs get cold on long rides :joke:


Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

Or........................... I wish that we had to stop for fuel more often; my legs start to hurt! :yikes:

 

[ARtraveler]

Great ideas for future threads. :thumbup: We will eventually get the new one figured out. It took almost a year before most of us moved on to the high rev club with the 998's.

:bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that I'll borrow my buddy's Tri-G, in order to set the proper mood...

 

[cyclelover63]

I have a 2012 RTL,and I find myself sometimes going to fast for a lower gear,but not quite fast enough for a higher gear..I bet this 6 speed is going to keep those times to a minimum...More "sweet spots" when you are cruising,in all speeds....keep us posted!:clap:

 

[NancysToy]

I have a 2012 RTL,and I find myself sometimes going to fast for a lower gear,but not quite fast enough for a higher gear..I bet this 6 speed is going to keep those times to a minimum...More "sweet spots" when you are cruising,in all speeds....keep us posted!:clap:

Use the lower gear. The earlier engine thrives at higher rpm. You will be pleased with the newfound throttle response, and your mileage may even improve.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yup! The Vee-Twin loves to rev! :thumbup: