I know this is an older topic, but I wasn't sure if I should post something new as this is related. Again, I'm very new to riding; I've been riding back and forth to work for about a week, after taking the safety course, so in terms of miles, I've probably only been, well, less than 200 miles on my bike. One of the things that I'm really getting used to is the idea/feeling of when to shift, what the engine should sound like, etc. I've driven a manual car for years, so understand the basic concept, but the NH 250 sounds kind of strange sometimes.
When I took the MSF course, I was fortunate enough to be able to drive a NH almost identical to the bike I purchased. As I was riding around, I noted what it sounded like and my bike sounds very similar, though with that in mind, in the beginner course you stay in 1st and 2nd gear. My bike doesn't have a tach, and I do think I'm doing everything as I should, but without a tach, other than general enjoy noise, is there a way to discern when I should be shifting? After riding a bit, I started feeling as though maybe I've been shifting too early, but with the engine so close, so present and loud, I guess I was just prompted to shift. Anyway, I know this is probably the most basic of questions, but I thought I'd ask all the same. As silly as it sounds, getting used to the noises my bike makes and not knowing if those are appropriate noises, noises the bike should make, well I've found that one of the most difficult parts of riding. And if this should be a new post, just let me know. Thanks, Max 1995 CB250 On May 4, 10:53 pm, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > i agree... Under 2k for my GL is lugging, 28 wouldent be to far out... > > -----Original Message----- > Date: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 5:08:55 pm > To: [email protected] > From: "Graham Rogers" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] RPM's and cruising (or shifting) speed > > My Goldwing (GL1200) seems to be lugging under 2860 (approx) rpms in > 5th (OD). It seems to smooth out over 60 mph. Any one with a Wing > agree with that? I think a 17 tooth sprocket on my 750 would help as > well, Graham > > On May 4, 2011, at 4:11 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > > i try to cruise the goldwing at about 4k, but i dont feel a power > > drop off untill about 6K... > > -----Original Message----- > > Date: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 3:47:53 pm > > To: "Nightwawk Lovers" <[email protected]> > > From: "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] RPM's and cruising (or shifting) speed > > > My 750 has it's best power above 7000RPM. > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Joey Kelley <[email protected]> > > Sender: [email protected] > > Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 11:22:58 > > To: <[email protected]> > > Reply-To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] RPM's and crui -- 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.
