71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Anybody else find that winding it out a bit in third and fourth seems to help it go faster in 5th?

It's not illogical at all. Ever watch a drag race ?? :roll:
Hint: They red-line in every gear.

Second hint: This is especially important when you have an adverse condition, like going uphill or into the wind. I can get 55 in 4th pretty easy, now that I'm thoroughly broken in. Not sure if that is doable with stock gearing but 50 shouldn't be a problem, I think.

And +2 on what Patrick said. If you've never done it, I think you'll be amazed at the difference.