Great post TBA!
Being a new rider I've been wondering the same thing.
I don't think I've revved my Speedmaster over 5,000 yet in any gear! I've been babying it since it's new too.
So far I've let my ears and feel of the bike tell me when it want to shift either up or down. I've been in some situatuations in too high a gear and felt some engine lug but you learn to downshift to accelerate pretty soon. lol
Maybe after the 500 mile service I'll goose it some more.
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