GS1000 - Q - on RPMS at 70 mph can you check yours ??

[getsum]

Just tightened a loose TACH line.

Can you check yours and see if it is close or not. 78 GS1000

70 mph - 3900 rpm - 265 lb man

She felt right but just wanted to check.

Man she really opened up well at 60 -70 mph today.
Not much humidity and nice and cool outside.

[Hoomgar]

Seems your gearing it a tad taller than stock. It is good however unless your racing the 1/8

[getsum]

Uhhhh

I'm special :?

OK ?? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ???
I drive mostly to and from work - 10 miles each way , residential and city streets.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[Ghostgs1]

I think Hoomie is correct, I am at around 4500rpm at 70mph, although I would like it if it was lower. Ray

[Pharkmeh]

yeah - around 4500 puts me close on 120km


btw - he means your setup for highway ridin - slower off the mark - but more top end.... I think... wot the hell am doin in the tech thread ffs..


....but Im guessin we're ALL slower off than Mark....:-D


....lmfao - damn I crack meh up....\\/

[Hoomgar]

I tried to reply to your PM buddy but your PM inbox is full.

What these guys said is correct. That is what I was saying.

[frosty5011]

Mine, with stock gearing......3600 rpms at 60 mph.

[Hoomgar]

Also, don't trust your speedo! :shock:

[getsum]

We have a wicked speed trap in town - I think I am going to go by and ask the guy to clock me at certain speed and see.
YIPPEEEE>

[KEITH KRAUSE]

68 mph at 4,000 rpm...'79 GS1000E, 19 front, 17 rear, stock 15/42 gearing.
Over the years, all three tachs I've used have read identical. The one in it now is NOS. Cable is newer too.

[Hoomgar]

68 mph at 4,000 rpm...'79 GS1000E, 19 front, 17 rear, stock 15/42 gearing.
Over the years, all three tachs I've used have read identical. The one in it now is NOS. Cable is newer too.

eh? typo Keith?

[frosty5011]

eh? typo Keith?

No, that's right....17" rear, as should be!:-D

[Hoomgar]

No, that's right....17" rear, as should be!:-D

Uh huh, I do believe he meant 47

[frosty5011]

Uh huh, I do believe he meant 47

Rim sizes, buddy.....rim sizes ](*,) :-D

[hp1000s]

My '79 is 4500 @ 70 mph...