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adouglas · September 7th, 2015, 07:33 AM

It is entirely possible to overthink this.

Listen to your bike with your ears and your body. If you feel or hear it lugging, or if it feels gutless and won't pull, downshift to a lower gear. If you're bouncing off the rev limiter, upshift to a higher gear.

FYI the bike makes its best power above 8,000-9,000 rpm.

September 7th, 2015, 07:33 AM	#11
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