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07-30-2007, 07:39 PM
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Adminimum
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VRSC 6th Gear?
I read a post at another forum noting a 6th gear for the V-Rod would be a real challenge to pull off, the observation being the gear box area is very small and it is the reason H-D and the aftermarket have not produced a six speed transmission... no room. First I'd ever heard of this. Anyone else have insight on this?
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07-30-2007, 08:00 PM
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Where'd you read that? I know Cheatin had a line on maybe trying it through someplace but I've not heard any more about it in a long time.
6th or even an OD would be nice but there's just not enough real estate.
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07-30-2007, 09:43 PM
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Never having ridden a VRSC, what kind of RPMs to they turn at say 70 MPH?
Would it really be usefull with the redline of the VRSCs?
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07-30-2007, 09:45 PM
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I *think* I'm turning 4K at 70, IIRC. I should have paid more attention yesterday.
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07-30-2007, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TexRod
Where'd you read that? I know Cheatin had a line on maybe trying it through someplace but I've not heard any more about it in a long time.
6th or even an OD would be nice but there's just not enough real estate.
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TR... It was at another H-D forum and the respondent seemed convincing. Additionally, one can look around at the tranny landscape, six years after the V-Rod's introduction, and there is no six speed gear set. It is possibly true.
Kainam... I think I'm around 4200-4300 RPMs at 70mph in 5th. This isn't too different from other liquid cooled high performance v-twin bikes. And one can certainly take the RPMs much higher than 4200 with the VRSC. A diff is other liquid cooled v-twins have a 6th gear. More than a few I believe would like the option of riding 70mph+ in a 6th gear, dropping the RPMS to something around 3800. |
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07-31-2007, 10:07 AM
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Yes I'm at 4200 at 70mph. I know because I took out my magnifying glass and checked.
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07-31-2007, 10:52 AM
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Interesting, Im only turning 3k RPM at 70 mph in 5th and often find myself searching for a 6th gear.
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07-31-2007, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kainam
Interesting, Im only turning 3k RPM at 70 mph in 5th and often find myself searching for a 6th gear.
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Yes, certainly different revving machines. Have never experienced a bike with the low rideable RPMs like that of the air cooled big twin. Arguably one of the trademark aspects of the bike so appealing to so many. |
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07-31-2007, 04:05 PM
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6th gear on a V-rod???? Damn near would need a 36 tooth rear sprocket or pully (what ever you want to call it), stock set up you only run about 4800 to 5000 RPM at 75 to 80.  With a 9000 rev limit  can't get there in 5th 'cause the feet start floating off the pegs at *** . (don't want to get busted)
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08-04-2007, 11:06 AM
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I have a 26t pulley (30t stock for international, 28t stock on domestic) on the front of my rod, and would love a VR6/extra gear. Have always thought that a 6th would be a welcome upgrade, purely for lower rpm's when cruizin, and the fact I only get 150km (90mi) from a tankfull, so the extra mileage/range would be nice.
Just taking speeed/rpms - I get about 140mph at redline of 9200!!!
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