Originally written by Donald Fox on 6/13/2007 9:08 AM
WOW what a bunch of information and all sounds good,I am a novice rider this is my first bike and I love it.I am at the age where speed is not an issue,I just want something that is nice and feels good like it is doing it's job.I have (since my first response to this, started to practice riding every day) I am learning that riding in the lower gears a little longer feels right and the shift at the right time is OK.I like the idea of the Sprocket change and I will persue that if I don't find that practice riding in various gears satisfys me.THANKS TO ALL YOU GUYS FOR THE WONDERFUL RESPONSE>DON FOX
Donald, check your PM.s
Donald, had to weight in here. I have a 95 ultra with a cal F1 on it.
My harley had a Andrews cam installed with Sreaming eagle air filter and slip on muffler's. The carb was re-jetted for the modifications. this was done by the previous owner. I was easly able to run with or out run twin cam 88's. After adding the side car I had to change my shifting habit's and keep the rpm's up by not short shifting. It's very hilly here in southen Ill and I don't use 5th gear that much anymore unless I'm out on the interstate. Even then i've found the engine lugging if the rpm's drop below about 2500. It's not the fastest bike on the road but the old girl still has plenty of umph.
I just raked the front end and am very pleased with the results.
Dick
Thanks
I am going to try more driving until I am comfortable with the stock gears.Thanks Don Fox
