10-09-2013, 02:41 PM
(10-09-2013, 03:47 AM)AzBob_imp Wrote: I do neither of the things mentioned by the OP. I've done what Ferret mentioned, cruising in 4th thinking it was 5th (makes the shift into 2nd a bit surprising). I like having only five gears because I like to be in fifth most of the time for gas mileage purposes, and having to drop-down that extra gear at stop lights/signs would be more of a pain (I have that nuisance with my CBR).
When I first got my CBR, I thought I would need a gear position indicator, so I went and got one. Two months later I found myself not needing it anymore.
All five vehicles in my household are equipped with manual transmissions. We do things old school. Lol. Although one of the automobiles is only a five-speed also. Anyone see that the new C7 Corvette is a 7-speed manual!? With active rev-matching (WTH!?)!
Same here. I've actually caught myself cruising down the Interstate in third. I only noticed when a glance at the tach showed around 6k rpm.
I'm used to motocycles that make their power at much higher rpms than cars. Most of my previous bikes would normally operate around 5K rpm going down the highway. I think that's why I don't really feel the need for another gear. At 75 mph, the CB11's engine is turning slower than any bike I've had before. I generally don't shift into 5th until 70 mph.