Hey gasman ---- I have an 09 EG Classic also. 1st Harley for me. I'm solo about 99% of the time & if I can stay over 2000, I've used 6th alot. BUT, look at the tach when you're doing 70 to 75. It'll be at least 2500 in 6th anyway, so I went back to using 5th until I get up to 65 or 70.