I am Like most here:
CRUISE at the lower end on FLAT good surfaces...
I'll always Shift Down to increase my speed/twisting hard on the throttle or when pulling a hill at the lower RPM's...
I do not Lug the motor PULLING.. That is why God gave me a Left foot for my Harley's and the right one given Years ago for my BSA... SHIFT
Lugging for the Sound Is a Death Sentence for MY HD.... Many do it:shock,,,,, BUT, It is there bike to abuse...
signed....BUBBIE