Author Topic: My first B6 and shifting (Read 2919 times)

Mathias · « **on:** June 04, 2005, 05:47:52 PM »

Last week I picked up a 1999 GSF600 with ONLY 1,600 miles for 2,700. So far I have changed the oil/filter, and replaced the battery. I've only ridden it around my neighborhood in 1st/2nd gear because I am not comfortable taking it into traffic yet.

Can anyone please give me a general idea of at what speed/rpm I should be shifting for each gear, I have a CLYMER manual and have looked everywhere, as well as on the net, and can't find anything.

Thanks, Matt.

Vee Dub Nut · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2005, 06:48:53 PM »

Anything under 12grand is fine

But seriously, I run mine up to about 5k around town for everyday driving. After about 7k it really opens up and pull hard all the way to redline..

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2005, 01:15:55 AM »

Just like a manual trans in a car, any RPM below redline and high enough that the engine doesn't lug when shifted into the next gear.

B6Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:21:31 PM »

Depends upon whether you're putting along or cranking it up to haul arse.

Anywhere between about 3,000 and 11,000 works for me. Usually between 4,000 and 8,000 seems about right, unless I'm going wide open.

tacoman · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2005, 02:59:27 PM »

If you don't have the jetting/ignition advancer I'd say 3-4k rpm on a flat surface. The B6 doesn't have much low end so it will let you know if you shift too soon.