When do you switch gears

[kayodethomas]

I just bought an 05 fz6, and i was just wondering at what speed range do you normally change gears, for example.
1 to 2= 20-25 mph
2 to 3 =?
3 to 4 =?
4 to 5 =?
5 to 6 =?

 

[FIZZER6]

You should be changing gears by the RPMs, not the speed. In general around town at low speeds you can shift at 5,000 rpms, on the highway you may want to increase that to 7-8,000 rpms.

It all depends on the situation:
1. If you are climbing a hill you may want to rev the engine higher before shifting
2. If you are merging into traffic on a freeway you may want to accelerate with the quickness to avoid being roadkill
3. If you are in a neighborhood with 25mph speed limits...you can put along at 4,000 rpms in each gear.

 

[Motogiro]

We have a discussion going on this at the moment: http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/39603-best-rpm-shift.html

Someone did an example chart. Shifting may be predicated on what your mission is. It will vary from city riding to track day. Check the link for some good input on this.

 

[dxh24]

Not trying to be an arse...but when i feel like it :spank: Like previously said, it's all situational/preference... unless your on av track it really doesn't matter that much..just get out there and ride :thumbup:

 

[kayodethomas]

thanks!
I love this forum so happy i found out about it

 

[FinalImpact]

I just bought an 05 fz6, and i was just wondering at what speed range do you normally change gears, for example.
1 to 2= 20-25 mph
2 to 3 =?
3 to 4 =?
4 to 5 =?
5 to 6 =?

How many threads on the same topic do you need??? :spank: ????

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/39603-best-rpm-shift.html

Just ride the thing and don't lug it about. Pick the gear for the job and go....

 

[FinalImpact]

You should be changing gears by the RPMs, not the speed. In general around town at low speeds you can shift at 5,000 rpms, on the highway you may want to increase that to 7-8,000 rpms.

It all depends on the situation:
1. If you are climbing a hill you may want to rev the engine higher before shifting
2. If you are merging into traffic on a freeway you may want to accelerate with the quickness to avoid being roadkill
3. If you are in a neighborhood with 25mph speed limits...you can put along at 4,000 rpms in each gear.

Well said! :thumbup:

 

[lonesoldier84]

Just remember when downshifting if you're unsure it's better to be in too high of a gear as opposed to too low of a gear.