RPM Vs Speed

[DGXSER]

Ok, I read some threads ont he "750 swap" so sorry if this seems to be rehashing an old issue. Got my first real ride in today and found that I am running about 4,000 RPM at about 60 MPH. This seems a bit high RPm for the speed, but from what I have read may be about right for this bike??

ohh...it is an 81 XS1100SH.

[The Lorax]

That's about what I get with mine (I have the 16" "special rear wheel). I have not done a final drive swap, don't really have any desire to at this time, I do however have a bone yard about 10 min. from my house that has an old 750 with a Pacifico fairing that I am eyeing, I suppose if I decide to go that route, I could get the final drive from there. anywho, 4k or a little less sounds about right for a 16" rear wheel. have a nice day and ride safe

[randy]

4K at 60 mph is right. With the 750 final drive, it will drop to about 3500 at 60mph.

[DGXSER]

Thanks for the confirmation! Not that anything could really change that except somone swapping gears. From what I saw rebuilding my calipers, no one has torn into much on this bike since it was mfg. The front calipers had about a 1/4 teaspoon of muck laying in them, not to mention the build up around the seals. So I seriously doubt any mods have been done. Even has the original fuse block, but without the cover.

Hey Lorax, Not to far from me, I also work in Kettering quite often. And I even know the film the Lorax and own it.

[The Lorax]

I work probably 10 min. from Kettering. There are a number of XSives down Cincinnati way, in fact, I got together with a couple @ the end of Oct. did a little ride through the country. might be doing more next season, you should come. have a nice day and ride safe