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750 runs like a dream and especially at 60 to 64 mph. Trying to see how I can best reduce RPM at higher speeds ie. 70 to 78 but allowing the engine not to work so hard 5000 to 5500 rpm.
Alternatives: don't drive so fast, add 6th gear, change gear ration for the 5th gear, get a 1500... Any good ideas would be appreciated.
dixon
Alternatives: don't drive so fast, add 6th gear, change gear ration for the 5th gear, get a 1500... Any good ideas would be appreciated.
dixon
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5200 rpm is about 80 mph on my bike. Puts it right near the top of the powerband. Personally that's where I want it to be at that speed. If I need the extra boost, it's there.
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750 runs like a dream and especially at 60 to 64 mph. Trying to see how I can best reduce RPM at higher speeds ie. 70 to 78 but allowing the engine not to work so hard 5000 to 5500 rpm.
Alternatives: don't drive so fast, add 6th gear, change gear ration for the 5th gear, get a 1500... Any good ideas would be appreciated.
dixon
Alternatives: don't drive so fast, add 6th gear, change gear ration for the 5th gear, get a 1500... Any good ideas would be appreciated.
dixon
The bike is built to run at the speeds it does and it works pretty damn well in my book. It ain't a Harley. If you don't like the engine turning so fast at higher speeds, get a diffrent bike.
KM
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This is a common complaint and a 6th gear is on everyone's wish list. Unfortunately, no reasonable solution exists. IMO, the bottom line is that the VN750 is not a great highway bike - but it does the job and it's great around town.
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I ride my bike everyday. And everyday I habitually kick up one more time looking for sixth. I think the only topic with more threads is the oil issue....

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This is a common complaint and a 6th gear is on everyone's wish list. Unfortunately, no reasonable solution exists. IMO, the bottom line is that the VN750 is not a great highway bike - but it does the job and it's great around town.
KM
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FWIW, in the newest motorcycle mag I just read, some new bike, '08 or '09, I can't remember which, but I'll find out and post it; anyway, this new bike only has 5 speeds too, and the bikes coming out now are ride long way bikes, (more or less), so like KM is saying, there is no problem, not with the bike....
Having a wider rear tire seems to reduce your rpm's. I have the Pirelli (spelled wrong I think) tires. The company states to run the rear at something like 42psi. One day while riding in the rain I lowered my psi to 38 to get more grip on the road and was very surprised to see my rpm's running lower for the same speed. I know others (Dianna) stated that having a 170 on the rear dropped the rpm's by 500. My next rear tire will be a 170 for sure!
Mike B.
I have from time to time caught myself running in 4th gear and no realizing that I am in that low a gear. Am I the only one that has done that silly thing??

Wing riders who pull trailers will switch rear ends with older models (like 1200's will use a 1000 to get better gearing). Wonder if other differentials will work on our vn's? I have a 750 Spectre in parts, if I get some free time, I might give it a try and post results.
DT
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