5th Gear sux !!

[Rookie Rider]

Can i stay in 4th gear and keep it at 60-65 mph without damaging anything? Cause thats what ive been doing.

[cayuse]

You're turning 7500-8000 rpm at those speeds in 4th, so you shouldn't "break" anything, but you aren't doing your bike any favours either if that's how you ride ALL the time. I thought you drove mainly city streets, anyway.
5th gear isn't that bad, especially in the city. Most people say 5th gear sux after they change to a 16-tooth front sprocket.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

Can i stay in 4th gear and keep it at 60-65 mph without damaging anything? Cause thats what ive been doing.

Why are you pushing it so hard?The bike should travel along in 5th,no problem.Your bike won't live long if you keep pushing it like that.I never had any problems running 60 to 65,and up to 75 in short bursts.The G.Z is a very capable bike,if used within it's limits.
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[Rookie Rider]

Well i stay in 4th because when im at 60 mph i up shift to 5th and i drop to 55 mph. It doesnt maintain speed. maybe im not shifting up fast enough?

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

Well i stay in 4th because when im at 60 mph i up shift to 5th and i drop to 55 mph. It doesnt maintain speed. maybe im not shifting up fast enough?

I think you have a carb issue,as you are loosing power in 5th.As I stated the bike should maintain 60,no problem.Have you tried some Sea Foam in the tank?
I don't want to see you do any damage to your engine.
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[Rookie Rider]

i did use sea foam........ Twice !

[Water Warrior 2]

RR, one question. Are you always on the same road going the same direction ? The GZ is sensitive to even a slight upgrade that you may not otherwise notice. Even a minor headwind will slow you down a bit.

[Rookie Rider]

No WW, different highways, but what to me was flat was flat. Some incline roads i noticed to, but in fourth i did 60-65 too on the incline.

[Gz Rider]

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[Rookie Rider]

Ok, i'll try to clean the carb......... Never did it but what the hell