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#306978 2wheels (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 99 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 8 Months ago   In my short experience with the Roadstar, it seems as though the R does not like to be lugged at all. I have had a lot of experience with sport and dirt bikes though; and extra RPM's are easier on the motor. With my roadie, the gas mileage seems to remain pretty much the same. As long as your keeping the revs to a reasonable level that pertains to your ride, a lot of the time the extra RPM,s will not use much more fuel than a higher gear that forces more load on the motor.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #306997 draco37 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 28 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 8 Months ago   Rule of thumb: the faster you go the quicker it burns, (the engine)...   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #307007 ahamay (User) I got mine, did you get yours? Platinum Boarder Posts: 1828 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 8 Months ago   I go for some where in the middle of the rpm range. I don't have a tach yet but I think it is about 2700 rpm. Fifth gear on the highway means I might be speeding in the 55 mph zones, right on in the 70 mph.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #307015 iminthegaragedear (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 217 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 8 Months ago   If yours is a 1600 (pre-2004), you have slightly longer legs per gear. If you are in an area where 55 is the limit and you adhere to it you may find yourself stuck between gears more often than you'd like. One solution is going with a smaller front sprocket. Different sizes are available, maybe one from a newer bike would suit you (32 tooth vs 33) or you can find them at 31 or 30 in the aftermarket. Going smaller may slightly alter fuel economy, but give you batter accelleration and a more suitable cruising rpm...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #313810 yinzguys (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 7 Months ago   I thought it was my riding style creating the MPG issue. But after reading this thread, I see that it may be a situation with the bike. I have an 08 Leftover that I just bought 2 months ago. It now has 800 miles on it. I am getting just over 200 miles per tank. I thought maybe I was riding to much in the upper RPM range. Then I did a trip this weekend, all highway, and ended up with roughly the same number. Is there something I can "tune up" easily, or should I take it to dealer to fix (under warranty) thx   Logged     [img size=150][/img]http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1242081457#!/photo.php? pid=1752258&fbid=1624760059187&id=1242081457   The administrator has disabled public write access. #313811 BadBikerBob (User) "Ride your Roadie like a Rice Rocket!" Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 7 Months ago   If you're getting over 200 miles per tank without dipping into reserve, you're doing good!   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #313813 oneperfectrun (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 893 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 7 Months ago   yinzguys wrote: I thought it was my riding style creating the MPG issue. But after reading this thread, I see that it may be a situation with the bike. I have an 08 Leftover that I just bought 2 months ago. It now has 800 miles on it. I am getting just over 200 miles per tank. I thought maybe I was riding to much in the upper RPM range. Then I did a trip this weekend, all highway, and ended up with roughly the same number. Is there something I can "tune up" easily, or should I take it to dealer to fix (under warranty) thx If you are getting 200 miles to the tank I wouldn't change a thing!! Mine will not do near that riding at 70 mph.   Logged     Any old hippie that knows a pan head also knows a Roadie aint one! .......takehikes   The administrator has disabled public write access. #313831 WasHD (User) Fix it 'til it breaks Senior Boarder Posts: 205 Re:High or low rpm's is one better than the other? 1 Year, 7 Months ago   I tend to keep it in 4th until about 60, sometimes more. i don't like lugging it and think it runs better in a higher RPM range, also believe it's better for the motor. I average about 42mpg, so it's good with me!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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