I shift when the engine sounds like it needs to be shifted. I can't tell what the RPM's are (tach cable broke and I haven't changed it yet) but I have been riding it long enough to know when it is time.
Not having rode a 1800 for more than a quick cruise of a couple of miles just to say I did it, I'm afraid that I kind of over did it based on what is written. I rev my 1100 up to 4 to 5 thousand just for grins and never shift below 3000. Marg just hates to shift any lower, she kind of chugs a little. I ran the 1800 up to 5 grand or so just to get a feel for it. It felt good and it ran like a crotch rocket. Shift it like you rented it and have some fun. It can take it.
Thanks lads for the information, I little surprised with the official speeds to gear change so maybe that is where my mate is getting it from . don't think I will change my riding stlye it just feels a lot better when you ride with the rev counter up around 3500 to 4000 rpm. A lot of wing owners I know like to get into top gear as soon as possible and allow the engine to pull along in a high gear I find in a lower gear the bike feels much more stable on the road like it was on a rail and you are never coasting around corners.
Thanks lads for the information, I little surprised with the official speeds to gear change so maybe that is where my mate is getting it from . don't think I will change my riding stlye it just feels a lot better when you ride with the rev counter up around 3500 to 4000 rpm. A lot of wing owners I know like to get into top gear as soon as possible and allow the engine to pull along in a high gear I find in a lower gear the bike feels much more stable on the road like it was on a rail and you are never coasting around corners.
@justayooper - I'm glad you can say you're one that's ENJOYED an 1800. They're smooth and powerful as a turbine. For those that never exceed 2,500 RPM, they're missing out on most of the torque curve
wELL i USED TO DRIVE A TRUCK , 18 WHEEL . hAD DRIVERS THAT THOUGHT THEY NEEDED TO TELL ME HOW TO DRIVE MINE . aLWAYS SAID " when Ur bum is in this seat then U drive it like U want . Till then keep yer flap shut. I ride mine to please myself and that is the way it is.
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