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Old 09-26-2006, 08:08 PM
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Default 1200 sportster top speed

just for kicks whats the top speed on a 1200 04 and up
 
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I have been up to about 120 mph and let off. I think mine will easily hit the red line at around 135-140 MPH.
 
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I hit the "ton" + and backed off - good enough for me. There seemed like plenty left to go, but again 104 was good enough for me. I always take the bikes I own to the "ton" - once...
 
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I have only been up to 85.
 
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ive been up to 110mph..i read somewhere before that the sporty 1200s top speed is around 127mph..ill never find out myself
 
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There is no survival difference between 110 and 127.....may as well go for it. After the 1200 Upgrade, pipes, ignition module, carb work and the appropriate breakin period I'm going to see what my 04 will do until the overspeed kicks in. Ya only go around once.

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been 95 but felt like front end a little maybe if i leaned forward it would have been better.
 
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95... rush!.. no need for more... but fun while it lasted!
 
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I've only had mine up to around 90 then laid off...I am thinking of a stage 1 upgrade with the FI and will probably push it farther then.
 
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ORIGINAL: olesalt

There is no survival difference between 110 and 127.....may as well go for it. After the 1200 Upgrade, pipes, ignition module, carb work and the appropriate breakin period I'm going to see what my 04 will do until the overspeed kicks in. Ya only go around once.

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maybe not much of a survival difference,but im sure a little bit of a handling difference..these bike are not designed to go that fast..you let me know how you make out after your conversion...lol
 


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