Newbie Questions

Miklo · 04-18-2012, 12:36 PM

So I picked up my bike yesterday, and put a good 50 miles on the road before I went home for the night. Overall, very nice. I know some of these questions have been asked before, but when crusing at higher speeds, I had trouble getting to 70mph. The posted limit was 65mph so I was good. I take it that this is normal? Secondly, as far as shifting speeds, I am pretty much good. However I did read in another posting that riding at 65mph in fourth gear was acceptable. Is that correct? I can see downshifting to pick up more speed or for an incline, but for crusing? Also the kill switch, should this just be left on at all times, or should I use it for normal operations. I thought it was for emergency use?

04-18-2012, 12:36 PM	#1
Miklo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California Posts: 10	Newbie Questions So I picked up my bike yesterday, and put a good 50 miles on the road before I went home for the night. Overall, very nice. I know some of these questions have been asked before, but when crusing at higher speeds, I had trouble getting to 70mph. The posted limit was 65mph so I was good. I take it that this is normal? Secondly, as far as shifting speeds, I am pretty much good. However I did read in another posting that riding at 65mph in fourth gear was acceptable. Is that correct? I can see downshifting to pick up more speed or for an incline, but for crusing? Also the kill switch, should this just be left on at all times, or should I use it for normal operations. I thought it was for emergency use? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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