08-13-2019, 11:31 PM
(08-13-2019, 03:06 PM)Jfro5687_imp Wrote: Pretty much the same as you. I really like the high gearing on the CB. I enjoy the fact its so relaxing and unstressed riding about. You can always hang on to 2nd or 3rd and rev out to overtake with more 'gusto'. And lets be honest riding an unfaired bike at higher speeds just isnt comfortable. I have had all sorts of unfaired bikes and none of them have been any different. Sure lower bars can help a bit but put a dress on a pig and its still a pig, in a dress! Buy a Goldwing for armchair comfort.
I BEG YOUR PARDON!
Actually I call my bike Miss Piggy because of a nap she took on the sandy shoulder of a lonely road when I stopped to remove a bee from my jacket. I had a back killing time get her up right.
Most of the roads I enjoy are 80 KPH (50 MPH) curvy 2 lane rural highways. I find my EX is usually in the 3000 to 3500 RPM range when cruising. I seldom use 6th gear unless on a busy 4 lane highway.
I use fifth gear because sixth gear requires a lot of throttle up the hills, feels sluggish, and does not decelerate well approaching tight corners. I found the gas mileage no different in fifth.
When riding enthusiastically or passing I use the lower gears. I don't know what the rev range is because I am watching the road or the vehicle being passed. She is no light sport bike, but will haul if you climb the rev range.