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Agree with Woodsie. Shifting is a state-dependant thing. There is no hard and fast rule. I still snicker at the "shift up" caution light in my Saab. Only the USA Saab's get this light. Like we don't know how to shift over here because we discovered the automatic transmission for our minivans. For shifting, let power desired guide you, as well as engine braking desired. That's why Woodsie holds a gear through the twisties, so he has both power available (higher RPMs...4000 & above) as well as engine braking available so he doesn't have to ride his brakes going into turns. That's sport riding and you'll want higher rev's for that. Now, when you're simply cruising and want to save fuel, lower RPM's are what you want. Higher RPM = more power, Lower RPM = better fuel economy. The only way this will all make sense is if you get out there and log some miles. Learning has never been so fun!
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