[cayuse]

you guys are right. just feel the bike and shift appropriately.
when you aren't getting the power you want, shift down.
trouble is, for the newby on a bike with no tach it's a little worrying.
for instance, what does the redline feel like, or sound like?
for me, it was a welcome relief to know I could downshift out of 5th on the highway and maintain 60mph without blowing the engine apart.