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Old 09-17-2007, 10:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Bike: '85 Nighthawk, '80 Yamaha 1100 Special
Location: MN
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Default Rpm

What is the ideal RPM (or range of RPMs) to keep a bike ('85 Nighthawk 650) in regardless of gear? Is there a general "rule of thumb"?

Thank you.