[JNCFIX]

Hi every one, newbie to the forum here. Just got my second bike, a 2011 Stryker. What a difference from my first one, a 1982 Virago 920. My question is, does any one agree with the factory shift points (1st gear till 13mph) or is is just me thinking that u a luggin the motor. I think the gearing is a bit "tall". Yea, I'm used to the smaller "crotch rocket" style of the 920 where drivin around the town at 20-30 mph in 2nd gear is normal. Not the case with the stryker! 1st till 30 mph feels right to me. Any tips, help or mods are greatly appreciated.

 

[11Stryker]

Drive it like ya stole it! You'll get used to it and will come naturally!!

 

[J4patrice]

Welcome from Chicago. There are many great ideas here on the forum. Enjoy!

 

[galo8]

I don't agree either with those factory points, I do it mostly by feeling or I should say by the sound of the engine like in a manual transmission car. You know when the engine is accelerated enough to ask for the next shift or to downshift when it starts to rattle.

 

[strykenshane]

Yep, I agree, ride it how it feels best to you, oh, and welcome from Atlanta, ga

 

[ronin]

Screw the factory shift points, once you get some after market pipes shift by sound and feel. This is still the best way to shift, unless you just really suck at driving a manual, and if that is the case they make some awesome scooters ;D

 

[Stryker Lunatic]

those shift points are nonsense. welcome to the forum!!

 

[Skwerlee]

yep I agree with the general consensus...just go by feel and sound. The factory shift points must be some sort of legal jargon because they're BS.

 

[toby]

You got to remember the speedo is a bit of but I never shift to 2nd till at least 20+ mph etc.

 

[JNCFIX]

Thanks everyone. That's how I drive, but it just puzzled me that a company that build a factory "chopper" wants u to "lug" the motor. Maybee it'l get smoother as it breaks in.

 

[alaskanmonte]

Mine did seem to get smoother after it was broken-in but it was probably me just getting used to the bike. I shift by feel as I drive pretty aggressive now that I've done some performance mods.

 

[Minibob]

Welcome from Northern MN! I agree with the rest. I too found the shift points odd. I go by the sound and feel of the bike.

 

[mn stryker]

I tried using the factory shifting recommendations for about 1 minute. Not sure how anyone could drive this bike those shift speeds. The bike loves to be a little heavy on the throttle. Welcome from Minnesota!

 

[osxfreak]

LOL too funny, I did not even know there was factory recommended shift points. I'm usually doing it by sound and feel. Guess I better read that Manual


Welcome to the Forum BTW,

 

[AuburnStryker]

Get some pipes and a tuner and you wont have to worry about "lugging" it around. Shift on sound