what do you shift gear at??

jlcumb2

Joined: 02/19/09

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what do you shift gear at??
05/07/09 6:19 PM

hey every one. i have been shifting at gears at around 6 grand and have noticed i get around 33 mpg. what do you shift at and whats is the general range to shift a 14 at.

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ArkNinjaZX9

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/08/09 7:13 PM

I shift on the left side down by the footpeg....

But seriously, I got 35 mpg stock...now, with no flies and slip-ons, I get 29....31 if I really baby it

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Slowninja

Location: Oklahoma city

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/10/09 9:58 PM

i shift at 10,400

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reevesmreeves

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/11/09 8:28 AM

slow, you're giving away valuable info here

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privateer

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/11/09 8:44 AM

The great thing about the ZX-14 and other big-motor bikes is you can shift just about anywhere on the rpm range and get away with it.

When I'm just motoring around town and out in the country enjoying the ride, I don't go much above 4 grand for shift points. Sometimes I shift all the way to 6th gear using a bit over 3 grand for the shift point.

When I ride like that, my estimated range increases greatly. When I don't, the next gas stop gets much closer. Heh.

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Slowninja

Location: Oklahoma city

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/11/09 5:23 PM

I kid, i kid.

When i'm tooling around i usually shift around 4000 or less. Generally see close to or over 40 mpg on the "instant" screen.

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ZX-16 in 2010
8.64 at 158 on motor
8.28 at 173 on nitrous

Back to stock for 2011.
9.24 @ 148
185 hp pump gas
New beast sitting in the garage. 07 ZX14.. Just a bare frame... for now.

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Nightmare

Location: Okotoks, AB

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/12/09 8:33 AM

+1 to 4000 or less for general cursing around

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juicey69

Location: FL

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/12/09 7:48 PM

usually around 6G

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NC2VA

Location: Hampton, VA

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/12/09 8:01 PM

I usually shift around 5k sometimes less around town. I sometimes jump from 3rd to 6th, I can's seem to get over 33 mpg avg, even though I see more then 44 on the instant read out. I'm still stock with the flies out.

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firecombs

Joined: 02/13/09

Posts: 13

RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/12/09 8:52 PM

you guys are crazy. what is mpg? i mean this is a 14. screw mpg.

when the engine sounds like is might explode. thats my answer. thats when i shift. probably about the same time you can't see me any more.

and whats this around town crap. don't any of you guys get "out" to ride. when i ride i leave town. less cops, fewer stops.

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Sharkey

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
05/12/09 9:03 PM

even shifting at 3K I seem to be able to pass anything on the road except a gas station.

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Paladin

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
06/03/09 6:40 PM

Left foot.

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Grn14

Location: Montana

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RE: what do you shift gear at??
06/03/09 9:24 PM

Wouldn't know what that "around town" deal is either.I get AWAY where I can "leave yer cares behind"(I REALLY DISLIKE struggling through Traffic!!)(and waiting at signals thanks).5 grand,shift.6-9,shift.2-5 shift.11,500-shift.WoHoo!!!(I'll be dropping that one for 10 grand or so-no real pop at 11,500.)37 mpg's-flies out,PCIII.16/42 gearing.If I use stock gearing,it'll be up around 40 mpg I'm pretty sure.Maybe more.HAVE FUN!!!!!

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