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Jim Brierley · 06-01-2015, 12:00 PM

I find mine run better in the 2,00-2200 range. Less than that feels like it is lugging, more seems just too much for extended use. Same RPM would apply either in or out of overdrive, just the MPH would differ.

06-01-2015, 12:00 PM	#5
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,107	Re: What's a safe rpm for a good touring eng.? I find mine run better in the 2,00-2200 range. Less than that feels like it is lugging, more seems just too much for extended use. Same RPM would apply either in or out of overdrive, just the MPH would differ.