Ditto for my '85 450. Although sometimes I go into into 4th at 30 and just let it idle. Probably not the safest since I'd have to downshift twice into second in an emergency, but it's so much quieter and just feels really laid back! And I never go faster than 70...
Kevin P. Miller 1985 CB450SC, "Silver!" > Cruising rpms for me are between 4000-5500 higher than 40mph. Between > 3000-4000 lower than that but I'm rarely doing less than 40 when not > in traffic. > > My 6th gear feels > like it's lugging if I'm anywhere below 60. It is barley able to > accelerate at all in 6th past 70mph. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
