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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Brunswick, OH
I've not broken 100 on mine, don't plan to either. It's not fun for me, and I don't feel like the Dynas are designed for it. Not enough wind protection, for one. At that speed I'd like to be tucked in behind something 
I dunno, but something tells me at 4000rpm you lift the throttle yes you should get somw back firing, it is called engine braking.
I frequently exceed 100 mph on mine, but never just turn loose of the throttle, I kinda ease it back down to a more comfortable speed. I don't get any back fire that way. I seem to have a personal mission everytime I leave work to get as far away from it as fast as possible.
I frequently exceed 100 mph on mine, but never just turn loose of the throttle, I kinda ease it back down to a more comfortable speed. I don't get any back fire that way. I seem to have a personal mission everytime I leave work to get as far away from it as fast as possible.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: Alberta
When you close the throttle; you're leaning it out a bit and can backfire if conditions are right.....the first Goldwings actually had a closed throttle enrichner that gave a little fuel when you shut down the throttle to keep them from backfiring.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Upstate, SC
Do you have a tach? 4000 rpm at 100 mph in 6th is a little high. I've done 90+ on my bike in 4th and didn't hit the rev limiter.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 463
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From: Buffalo, NY
Cruising rpm
I guess, for those with a tach, it comes down to is what rpms you can reasonably cruise at?
Is it ok to cruise at 4,000 rpm? say 30mph through town in 1st gear (or what ever gear would get you to 30 mph at 4K)
2,500 to 3,000 is comfortable for me in any gear.
Is it ok to cruise at 4,000 rpm? say 30mph through town in 1st gear (or what ever gear would get you to 30 mph at 4K)
2,500 to 3,000 is comfortable for me in any gear.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 814
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From: B-town, Washington State
when i am on a long haul... i do like to hit 100 every so often. i have never experienced a backfire or the bike being unstable. i also do not run a windshield. 85 to 90 seems a bit more comfy than 100 to me.