Okay, I think I'm starting to get the hang of this motorcycling thing finally. I decided on my way home to today to just man up and give her what she really needs. So I was a lot less timid when it came to when to shift, I kept the rpms up high at all times and only shifted when she begged me to. I could feel and hear the difference between how I had been riding before and just this evening. I think I need a cigarette!