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08-05-2010, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SLC, Utah
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When to shift, when not to shift. Trying not to lug it.
Hi, new 796 owner here, and I have a few questions about shifting, downshifting, etc.
I'm having a little trouble determining the correct gear for certain speeds. For instance, a common speed limit here is 25mph. This speed seems to be a little to high to stay in first gear, but a little too slow to shift to second. In second gear, this is about 2,200 rpm. This happens again at 35mph for 2nd and 3rd gear.
I guess my biggest question is, what is a good cruising rpm? At what point am I lugging it on this bike? When is to early to shift up?
Sorry if these questions seem stupid, but this bike is quite a bit different than my last bike. The gears are a *lot* taller than I'm used to.
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08-05-2010, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Libertyville, IL
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I try to keep my S4 spinning at at least 3K rpm
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08-05-2010, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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I agree. At first you do feel a bit silly going 25 mph at 4,000 rpm, but you get used to it.
My bike hates being under 3,000 - 3500 rpm.
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08-05-2010, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SLC, Utah
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Ok, noted. That's what I'll do 
Uhg, during the break in when I'm supposed to be under 5,500-6,000 rpm, this is going to be somewhat irritating
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08-05-2010, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 302
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Monsters dont enjoy being driven slow or upshifting too soon.The bike will let you know when its not happy.Make her sing for you keep it above 3k always.
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08-05-2010, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dayton Ohio
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I felt the same way when I got my monster. I dont know if you want to go this route but i dropped down a tooth in the front (its cheap and easy) and I never really seem to feel in that odd spot of the gear the way I used to.
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08-06-2010, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Santa Fe NM, Washington DC area
Posts: 312
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Disquieter
I felt the same way when I got my monster. I dont know if you want to go this route but i dropped down a tooth in the front (its cheap and easy) and I never really seem to feel in that odd spot of the gear the way I used to.
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Yeah i fully agree. 25 mph will be right around 2800 to 3100 rpm in second just by dropping down a tooth and it makes the town driving a whole lot smoother and 20 to 45 buck for a sprocket isnt much at all for a simple upgrade.
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08-06-2010, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SLC, Utah
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Hrmm... that really is cheap
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08-06-2010, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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About the only cheap thing on a ducati..
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08-07-2010, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Santa Fe NM, Washington DC area
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Yep. Your top speed would be dropped like 7-13 MPH but when do you really have the space or lack of traffic to hit top speed. And Cops really dont like it when you pass them at 145 lol
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Her name is Samantha Ducati Maile..... Monster SAM for short lol. Beautiful Black, and ready to ride.<br /><br /><br />OH $h!t passed a cop at 159 do u think he saw me?!?!?!?!?
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