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Billybob
Posted on Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what is the best rpm to run a xb9 ? I don't want to lug the eng .I have been riding a 1999 m2 which pulls way down to with out lugging thanks
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Nillaice
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 - 04:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Where it feels 'right'
just don't bounce it off the limiter all day.
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Skully
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 - 09:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

While riding to work, I generally shift around 4500. If I'm feeling sporty, I might run it to 5500 or 6000. Only on the racetrack did I consistently run it anywhere near the rev limiter.

On the low end, she'll chug along at 2500 if I'm in the lower gears flowing with traffic. If I need to accelerate, I'll just drop a gear and nail it. It all really depends on the conditions.
I hope this helps.
Keith
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Trojan
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 - 09:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Xb9 likes to be revved, so above 3000 is best.

(although I have always found that just bouncing off the rev limiter is about right!)
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Greg_e
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine is happiest up around 3000, down around 2000 for too long tends to mess up the plugs.
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