What are your preferred shifting speeds? - Page 2

mick56 · 08-21-2015, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

That doesn't seem to pencil out.

If his bike is 6 speed it might

Navigator · 08-22-2015, 01:00 AM

What is the limiter? I didn't know the Nomads had one. On m 2007 Rocket 3 Classic Tourer, the limiter was set at 135 mph which I discovered while trying to break the sound barrier in Montana. When I downloaded the new custom tune, it opened the secondaries along with the deleting the speed limiter. Then things got a little scary.

It's not that I intend to go over 105 MPH on my Nomad but is there any way to lift that limiter?

Sin City Stan · 08-22-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

If his bike is 6 speed it might

No, not unless the clutch is slipping. Pencil and paper give a range of approximately 132-141 on a five speed although you will never pull it. On a six speed I know you can be in 4th gear at 108 (GPS verified) and your not going to hit the limiter. Once past third gear the rev limiter is not an issue.

knobber · 08-18-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jtascone

Coming from a Honda ACE Tourer, which seems to like shifting at lower rpm's in the lower gears, it's taking some getting used to exactly when to shift my 1500 Nomad without a tach. I've found that I am shifting 1st to 2nd at 20mph, 2nd to 3rd at 38mph, 3rd to 4th at 50mph, and 4th to 5th at 65mph. Just wondering what speeds you all find yourself shifting at with your Nomads.

Especially curious as to what gear you choose when cruising at 60mph. For me, I have found myself usually preferring 4th gear for most of my back road twisties at 60mph, but find myself wanting to shift into 5th for the lower rpm's on straight flat ground. Am I lugging the engine too much by running in 5th gear at 60mph? Thanks. Have really found a wealth of info on this sight so far which has really helped speed up the process of learning the ins and outs of this new ride.

I don't know about speeds but just like an old KZ that I had, my Nomad like to be shifted at higher rpm's. Seems if I shift a low r's I get that heavy "CLUNK"!!

rolfe · 08-18-2015, 09:29 PM

I think we all become the Bike on the road conditions. There is no set parameter for me as "RED" not a racing bike.

VulcanE · 08-22-2015, 01:06 PM

I've had my Nomad up to 115 mph (GPS verified)and it was still pulling strong, didn't look to see what the RPMs were, I was too busy hanging on. I was trying to catch up with the group that I had gotten separated from. When I saw how fast I was going, I eased off the throttle down to 90 until I had them in sight.

mick56 · 08-22-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

I've had my Nomad up to 115 mph (GPS verified)and it was still pulling strong, didn't look to see what the RPMs were, I was too busy hanging on. I was trying to catch up with the group that I had gotten separated from. When I saw how fast I was going, I eased off the throttle down to 90 until I had them in sight.

Same as that with the 115mph,my engine still has more to give, but i could hold the throttle wide open all day long and still not go any faster,the wind resistence just wont allow it.

duffy · 08-22-2015, 02:41 PM

I don't know about the 1600's but my 1500's ECM stops counting at some rpm (5278 according to the book). That's what I think is the limiting factor on the motor. I could get that in 1-3 and maybe 4th but it sure won't happen in 5th. I tap out at about 97 mph true (GPS)

mick56 · 08-22-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by duffy

I don't know about the 1600's but my 1500's ECM stops counting at some rpm (5278 according to the book). That's what I think is the limiting factor on the motor. I could get that in 1-3 and maybe 4th but it sure won't happen in 5th. I tap out at about 97 mph true (GPS)

When i hear that it make's me glad i ripped all the emision's crap off of mine. After fitting a K&N, rejetted the carb and using straight through pipe's,i dont get 40+mpg anymore,but i do get to to grin a fair bit.

Have you moved into the new house,and did you have a beer in that bar yet.

duffy · 08-22-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

When i hear that it make's me glad i ripped all the emision's crap off of mine. After fitting a K&N, rejetted the carb and using straight through pipe's,i dont get 40+mpg anymore,but i do get to to grin a fair bit.

Have you moved into the new house,and did you have a beer in that bar yet.

Moved into the house but that bar doesn't seem to be in business any longer. I did find a nice one just down the street a bit though.

08-22-2015, 01:00 AM	#2
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	What is the limiter? I didn't know the Nomads had one. On m 2007 Rocket 3 Classic Tourer, the limiter was set at 135 mph which I discovered while trying to break the sound barrier in Montana. When I downloaded the new custom tune, it opened the secondaries along with the deleting the speed limiter. Then things got a little scary. It's not that I intend to go over 105 MPH on my Nomad but is there any way to lift that limiter? __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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rolfe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Posts: 518	I think we all become the Bike on the road conditions. There is no set parameter for me as "RED" not a racing bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I've had my Nomad up to 115 mph (GPS verified)and it was still pulling strong, didn't look to see what the RPMs were, I was too busy hanging on. I was trying to catch up with the group that I had gotten separated from. When I saw how fast I was going, I eased off the throttle down to 90 until I had them in sight. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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08-22-2015, 02:41 PM	#8
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I don't know about the 1600's but my 1500's ECM stops counting at some rpm (5278 according to the book). That's what I think is the limiting factor on the motor. I could get that in 1-3 and maybe 4th but it sure won't happen in 5th. I tap out at about 97 mph true (GPS)
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