RPMs

Nlmman47 · Post by **Nlmman47** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:42 am

My gl 1500 goldwing aspencade is running about 2750 on the gauge about 65 mph. is that normal? its been a long time since i had a goldwing. i had harleys for the last couple years. i use to have a 82 gl 1100 interstate years ago but i don't remember it running so high. can you tell me if this is normal. best gas mileage is about =31 miles to gal. Anything you can share i would appreciate it. Norman From NC

seelyark1 · Post by **seelyark1** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:17 am

About 3000 at 70 MPH is not far off.

gford · Post by **gford** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:22 pm

That's about what I get 3000rpm=65mph

FM-USA · Post by **FM-USA** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:20 pm

Near exact here too. 2750 @65

DenverWinger · Post by **DenverWinger** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:00 pm

Nlmman47 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:42 am My gl 1500 goldwing aspencade is running about 2750 on the gauge about 65 mph. is that normal? its been a long time since i had a goldwing. i had harleys for the last couple years. i use to have a 82 gl 1100 interstate years ago but i don't remember it running so high.

I see 3000 at 70 MPH on the 1500. The '82 1100 would probably run a little under 4000 RPM at 60 MPH, my '80 tachs 4000 at 60 MPH, but '80 gears are lower than '82

Charlie1Horse · Post by **Charlie1Horse** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:26 pm

My 92 1500 Interstate runs 3000 rpm at 70 mph according to the speedometer but, my GPS shows my speed to be actually 65 mph. But then, I don't know how far off the tachometer is.
Russell

Nlmman47 · Post by **Nlmman47** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:20 am

i recently notice that the previous owner put on a smaller tire then what it spec. 130 instead of a 160. will that affect my millage and rpms?

blupupher · Post by **blupupher** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:15 pm

Nlmman47 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:20 am i recently notice that the previous owner put on a smaller tire then what it spec. 130 instead of a 160. will that affect my millage and rpms?

you have a 130 rear tire?
If so, then yes, your overall diameter will be off so engine rpms will not be the same as others, unless it is like a 130/100/16 tire.

Nlmman47 · Post by **Nlmman47** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:18 pm

no its a 130/90/16, i am ordering 160/80 16.hope that might help

blupupher · Post by **blupupher** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:06 pm

Nlmman47 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:18 pm no its a 130/90/16, i am ordering 160/80 16.hope that might help

Ok, a 130/90/16 is not too far off from the stock 160/80/16 height (about 3.5% smaller diameter), but speedo will not be affected (that is driven by the front tire size), but RPM's will read different (higher) than others with the correct (larger) tire size.

That said, I am right at 3,000 rpm's @ 70 mph on my GPS (71-72 mph on my speedo) with my Maxxis tire (175R16, about a 175/80/16 size).

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