riding preferences

[trykemike]

I wonder how many of you riders enjoy racing around in city traffic versus cruising the back roads.

since installing the tach I can report in agressive city traffic I generally shift at 4000 - 5000 rpm and stay in 4 th gear to remain in the power band. I have no problems out accelerating the pack when in the front at stop lights.

I generally cruise back roads @ 5000-5500 rpm in 5 th gear no problems with wind ( it is very windy around toronto ) or hills ( lots of hills and twistys north of the city )

I can always hit 120-125 kph @ 7500 rpm in 5 th for a burst to top speed never have space to red line but always have more revs left.

Install a tach if you are a techie I have always had a tach on bikes I owned in the past .