[Dominik]

On the german highways I cruised a lot at 80 mph, when the wind is just about bearable.
Same in the mountains, but where speeds drops to 40 mph in the bends often. I hate to shift down for a bend or a bike, so I prefered 4-speed with my 496cui. Toploader CR, 3.31:1 rear.

1st gets me to over 62 mph (easy)
2nd over 100 mph
3rd just about does it in the 1/4 mile at 125 mph if wheels don't spin much


Of course, it's better with a 5 speed - one can always just use the first four!!