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Message started by 911radioman on 02/14/06 at 14:33:04

Title: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by 911radioman on 02/14/06 at 14:33:04

Does anybody besides me notice that there isn't much of a difference between 4th and 5th gears?

Maybe its just me, but I have a devil of a time sometimes thinking I'm in 5th gear when I'm actually still in 4th. Guess its just me not fully used to the Savage yet, as there was a bigger difference on my GZ250.

What's your take on the gearing?

Title: Re: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by RadarORiley on 02/14/06 at 14:37:13

I have to really pay attention to know which gear I'm in most of the time. I gear up and down in stead of braking and listen to the sound of the engine to know when to shift, so most of the time I don't have a clue what gear I'm in.My bike shifts very smoothly and gears down easily, I always shift into first on stopping so know where I'm starting from. Don't figure it really makes a lot of difference if I don't overwind her.She's never failed to give me what I needed when I shift so I'm happy.

Title: Re: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by sluggo on 02/14/06 at 15:08:29

5th is more like an overdrive if you ask me.

Title: Re: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by 911radioman on 02/14/06 at 15:12:44

It would almost have to be, cause there sure isn't much of a difference between the two.

Title: Re: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by babbalou on 02/14/06 at 15:53:51

I've noticed it too. Around 65 I'll nudge the shifter again to make sure I'm in 5th. I wouldn't mind 5th being a little taller for the highway. It feels like it's revving a little higher than it needs to but in looking at rpm@60mph specs on other bikes in magazines it's revving lower than a lot of other middleweights, especially the multis.

Title: Re: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by pgolden on 02/14/06 at 16:57:28

I wish there was a little bit more "spread" between 4th & 5th gearing. I wouldn't even mind 1st gear being a little lower. I guess I need a 7 speed tranny.

Title: Re: Just an observation... maybe it's me
Post by thumperclone on 02/14/06 at 17:41:14

:D ive got to think every time i throw a leg over a bike !!my stable..
my 84 honda z 50 r is 3 down no clutch, my 2005 ct 70 clone is 4 down with clutch unless i have the the race engine in it then its 4 up w clutch...screweist was a bike i just sold 4 speed with clutch all up but it was a rotary!!
1>2>3>4>n>1>2. ETC ETC !!really had tyo keep count on that bike 100cc plus mods so 40+ mph in the dirt wasnt too far from 4th to 1st !!!!