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Hello . On a gs1100 gl shaft. What should the rpms be at 60 mph??
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Doesn't that depend on the gear you are in? My GS1000G seems to like it best over 3000, but like a little over two thousand is fine to make it not do that thing it does in too low rpm.GS1000G 1981 -
In 5th at 60 it's over 3200 rpmsComment
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The 850 at 60mph is a bit over 4000 rpm on a forty year old magnetic coupled instrument, if that helps.97 R1100R
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Years past always kind'f normal for 750's & up; 1000 rpm.= 15 mph. , not exact but good rule of thumb. By that reasoning, 60 mph. =4000 rpm.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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According to the chart that I have, it should be turning 4186 RPM at 70 mph.
Slow it down to 60, it should be turning 3588 RPM.
The gearing is different for just about every size engine. They are geared so they are spinning fast enough to make the power necessary to handle the speed. As an example, my 850 used to turn about 5000 RPM at 70 mph. I have changed the rear wheel, so it's now closer to 5400. My son's former 650L is closer to 6000 RPM at 70 mph.
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Known as "lugging."Originally posted by Noreg View Post1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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If its not redlining just ride it.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
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I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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My chain drive 1100 EZ ran about 41-4200 at 70, 35-3600 at 60.Comment
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Cycle World said 3811 at 60, though mine always turned at closer to 4K. (Stock gearing).Originally posted by wymple View Post
1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Extract from 1920s flying manual
If one morning you don't have the full 1750 rpm against the chocks, the inexperienced pilot sends for the mechanic to fix the motor. The experienced pilot sends for the armourer to change the tacho........
97 R1100R
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80 GS850G, 79 Z400B, 85 R100RT, 80 Z650D, 76 CB200Comment
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ok thanks guysComment
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