when do you shift? nomad 1500

blackdogbrian · 05-16-2010, 03:51 PM

Hi guys,

Question for you. when do you tend shift from each gear, when accelerating for max power?

**MAS Tequila** · 05-16-2010, 04:00 PM

I don't normally shift unless my underwear is in a really bad way.

MT

**MAS Tequila** · 05-16-2010, 04:00 PM

It' a feel, there really isn't a way to explain it.

MT

Yellow Jacket · 05-16-2010, 05:19 PM

If you want an exact answer you need to put a tach on the bike. Shift when you reach the red line.

**ringadingh** · 05-16-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdogbrian

Hi guys,

Question for you. when do you tend shift from each gear, when accelerating for max power?

Just before the rev limiter kicks in, thats probably around 5800 rpm or thereabouts.

macmac · 05-16-2010, 08:49 PM

Riding smartly I have hit 95 mph in 3rd a few times. I shift before I hit the rev limiter fer sartin... You go bounce off that in 2nd a couple times and you will get the idea. You can't hit red line exactly...

Hitting the rev limiter is kinda violent, the engine will sort of gag and spit, not being very friendly, but to learn where it is is harmless.

sonny · 05-16-2010, 09:18 PM

Gadget has a suggested shift point on one of his areas. I think they are 30, 40, 50, and 60 mph. I had to do some looking because my Nomad was so flippin' quiet before I gutted the pipes.
Thank for your time

scott2007nomad · 05-16-2010, 09:36 PM

I depends on how fast I'm accelerating but generally I shift when I pull in the clutch. :)

**Top Cat** · 05-16-2010, 10:19 PM

blackdogbrian ; since this is only your 5 post I feel I should tell you not to take offense at some of the wiseguy answers you got.
A lot of us like to bust balls on here. stick around and you will see that.
Your question gets answered almost all the time, eventually ;)

blackdogbrian · 05-16-2010, 11:17 PM

no worries, I don't offen easily (and I'm used to the abuse on other forums). The nomad is new, but I'm not new to bikes.

I don't have a tach on the bike, and I don't think it's really nessicary. If I have a sense of what speeds are the best power band points to shift - you never need a tach again!

skeeter · 05-17-2010, 12:16 AM

http://www.gadgetjq.com/newbie.htm#basics

section 2, paragraph 4

bokobob · 05-17-2010, 06:47 AM

I am not in the forum norm, being older, (lthough I can be a wise guy now and then).....I generally ride slowly and just shift as I go up and generally end up in top gear at 50 mph at most...once in a blue moon I goose it and then I just do it by ear/feel....

BTW, welcome to the forum....lots of really grand folks on here.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-17-2010, 10:08 AM

My normal shift pattern, from first to second 25 then into third at 40 then into fourth at 50 and into fifth at 60. Hope that helps.

garyo4 · 05-17-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by scott2007nomad KawaNOW #00481

I depends on how fast I'm accelerating but generally I shift when I pull in the clutch. :)

Most times, once under way, I don't use the clutch for up-shifting. Is especially easier if the revs are higher.

fakebikerdude59 · 05-17-2010, 10:41 AM

Sweet! Until I read this thread I thought my 08 shifted smooth as a baby's butt. Silly me.

But, hey...now I have more excuses for more mods.

I usually run first to between 25 and sometimes up to 35. I never really worry about a particular speed, just shift on traffic needs and what feels good for the engine. I set my clutch lever on 4 and I really feel like there is a smooth sync between the clutch and throttle...after all it's a wet clutch and is designed to be feathered in an out with higher engine rpm. IMHO

05-16-2010, 03:51 PM	#1
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	when do you shift? nomad 1500 Hi guys, Question for you. when do you tend shift from each gear, when accelerating for max power? __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton Login or Register to Remove Ads
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	when do you shift? nomad 1500 I don't normally shift unless my underwear is in a really bad way. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	when do you shift? nomad 1500 It' a feel, there really isn't a way to explain it. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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05-16-2010, 05:19 PM	#4
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	when do you shift? nomad 1500 If you want an exact answer you need to put a tach on the bike. Shift when you reach the red line. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-16-2010, 08:49 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	when do you shift? nomad 1500 Riding smartly I have hit 95 mph in 3rd a few times. I shift before I hit the rev limiter fer sartin... You go bounce off that in 2nd a couple times and you will get the idea. You can't hit red line exactly... Hitting the rev limiter is kinda violent, the engine will sort of gag and spit, not being very friendly, but to learn where it is is harmless. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-16-2010, 09:18 PM	#7
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	when do you shift? nomad 1500 Gadget has a suggested shift point on one of his areas. I think they are 30, 40, 50, and 60 mph. I had to do some looking because my Nomad was so flippin' quiet before I gutted the pipes. Thank for your time __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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05-16-2010, 09:36 PM	#8
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	when do you shift? nomad 1500 I depends on how fast I'm accelerating but generally I shift when I pull in the clutch. :)
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05-16-2010, 10:19 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	when do you shift? nomad 1500 blackdogbrian ; since this is only your 5 post I feel I should tell you not to take offense at some of the wiseguy answers you got. A lot of us like to bust balls on here. stick around and you will see that. Your question gets answered almost all the time, eventually ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-16-2010, 11:17 PM	#10
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	when do you shift? nomad 1500 no worries, I don't offen easily (and I'm used to the abuse on other forums). The nomad is new, but I'm not new to bikes. I don't have a tach on the bike, and I don't think it's really nessicary. If I have a sense of what speeds are the best power band points to shift - you never need a tach again! __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton
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05-17-2010, 12:16 AM	#11
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	when do you shift? nomad 1500 http://www.gadgetjq.com/newbie.htm#basics section 2, paragraph 4 __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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05-17-2010, 06:47 AM	#12
bokobob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 294	when do you shift? nomad 1500 I am not in the forum norm, being older, (lthough I can be a wise guy now and then).....I generally ride slowly and just shift as I go up and generally end up in top gear at 50 mph at most...once in a blue moon I goose it and then I just do it by ear/feel.... BTW, welcome to the forum....lots of really grand folks on here. __________________ Old Bob, a 1936 Model 2007 Nomad...Sold....too heavy for me :-( 1994 Honda Magna V4...Geezer sized :-)
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05-17-2010, 10:08 AM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	when do you shift? nomad 1500 My normal shift pattern, from first to second 25 then into third at 40 then into fourth at 50 and into fifth at 60. Hope that helps. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-17-2010, 10:41 AM	#15
fakebikerdude59 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 108	when do you shift? nomad 1500 Sweet! Until I read this thread I thought my 08 shifted smooth as a baby's butt. Silly me. But, hey...now I have more excuses for more mods. I usually run first to between 25 and sometimes up to 35. I never really worry about a particular speed, just shift on traffic needs and what feels good for the engine. I set my clutch lever on 4 and I really feel like there is a smooth sync between the clutch and throttle...after all it's a wet clutch and is designed to be feathered in an out with higher engine rpm. IMHO
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