Optimum RPMs and Shifting

[SpydrMtn]

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]

5000 rpm feels good to me:thumbup:

 

[arntufun]

: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]

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]

Agreed between 5k and red line

 

[boborgera]

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.

 

[jedd]

REDLINE!!!

 

[NancysToy]

REDLINE!!!

Huligan!

 

[Texmac1011]

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]

 

[SpydrMtn]

Hey DOC, Where did you find that graph? It looks like it has other interesting info on it.

 

[docdoru]

Ask service for print-out. :thumbup:

 

[SpyderWolf]

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]

REDLINE!!!

Huligan!

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: thanks for giving me my laugh of the day

 

[jedd]

You are quite welcome
Jim:thumbup: