New R3R owner in SE Michigan

Flopper said:

Man, that does not seem in line with what I experienced yesterday. I never even saw 5th gear. I was cruising in 3rd at around 3.5K and 60mph. (If I remember correctly). When I got on the expressway, I hit 4th at around 75-80mph.

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Bedifferent said:

I don't have the Roadster, but I definitely would be in 5th gear by the time I hit 60 MPH. I wouldn't be cruising in 3rd. If your hauling butt to pass 60 to 85 in 4th is a real go getter, but for normal riding at highway speed, again, I would be in 5th. Here is a chart I posted for the R3T showing RPM relative to speed in MPH in 5th gear if your interested. I don't have a tach, so I worked this out from a variety of information that forum members provided me. 62 seemed to be the most accurate reference point. I would be interested in knowing if it holds pretty true for the Roadster as well.

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Boog said:

Hello Flopper and welcome from VA. My appolgies for the tardy welcome, I haven't mastered typing while riding yet. from the looks of your posts here, you are right on track to becoming a regular. Welcome again

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