Lugging

[Airhead1775]

I am newbie. What RPMS should I keep the bike at, or what would be lugging it. I know on my airhead BMW , that 3000 and below is lugging it. My sweet spot is about 5000 RPMs . Thanx Airhead 1775

 

[Hy_Rolr]

I don't let mine dip below 3500.

 

[BA BUSA]

3500-4000 is a good cruising range...5000+ is OK too

 

[Shibumi]

Lugging it isn't a big worry- you've got 65-70 lbs of torque at 2500 RPMs or so, most bikes wish they had that at redline!

Remember you're on a bike with close to 100 lbs of torque, that's a lot of grunt to keep it moving.

 

[DaCol.]

Any Gear below 2500 is lugging

 

[zalto]

Pull out in first. Attain legal speed. Shift to 6th.

 

[dadofthree]

(zalto @ Jan. 08 2007,14:59) Pull out in first. Attain legal speed. Shift to 6th.

+1 for city riding, 6th gear 25 MPH. Haven't checked RPMs.

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[BusaFan00]

(zalto @ Jan. 08 2007,14:59) Pull out in first.  Attain legal speed.  Shift to 6th.  

+2 on that one. She's a torque beast.
For blindingly quick throttle response, cruise at 3500 or so.