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Old 05-12-2006, 07:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
Clunked into first gear
 
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Bike: 07 GIXXER 750
Location: Va by way of Arkansas/Florida
Posts: 219
Default Which Gear should I be in?

Hey another question from the BOSS,

I'm a little confused from all the input from the racer type riders that I go to school with so I'll get more input from you guys. What gear should I be in while riding through town without burning my bike up before I get a 100 miles on it. I normally ride between 25mph and 45 mph through my neighborhood.
Sometimes i'll get up to 55 - 60 mph on a long stretch. Should I be cruising in 3rd, 4th or even 5th at those speeds?