Expected TOP SPEED
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix AZ
Expected TOP SPEED
For 2 up on my ultra, got to 70 and my rpms were going up but maybe clutch slipping, new to evo's dont know what to listen or look for. Thanks ahead of time. Oh stock with true duels no air or cam mod.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,195
Likes: 3,085
From: NW AR
I've been north of 100. How far north, I dunno, as the speedo isn't too accurate. Crossed I90 one year at 4000-4200 RPM in 5th with a broke speedo. Just kinda kept it over 4K and went on. Fixed the speedo and realized that was about 95MPH. OOPS. Guess that's why I kept passing twinkies. Although two softtails went by me like I was standing still.
No, you should be able to go 95+. If your RPM's go up and you don't go any faster, then, yeah, your clutch is slipping. If your engine speed and vehicle speed just kinda top out and you can't go over 70, then you have something else wrong.
No, you should be able to go 95+. If your RPM's go up and you don't go any faster, then, yeah, your clutch is slipping. If your engine speed and vehicle speed just kinda top out and you can't go over 70, then you have something else wrong.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 535
Likes: 14
From: Highspire Pa
When the top end needed to be done on my '90, the compression was low and it only had something like 42 horsepower. It felt good to me riding 2 up but obviously did not have a lot of power - but I don't remember how fast it would go. If the rings are bad, I think you can increase the compression for a short time by adding a ounce? of oil to the cylinder, it will smoke but you will feel the difference when riding - it is only good for a short period of time. Some where in the manual it talks about that. When they added oil to mine the horsepower went up to about 60.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 20
From: Driftless Area
++1 on the if your rpms go up and speed doesn't, clearly clutch troubles, funny you don't have probs at start off when the power is the best?? Maybe the start of your ride vs. after you rode awhile? Is the clutch cable adjusted properly? Let us know what happens.
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,195
Likes: 3,085
From: NW AR
In my automotive experience, most of the time a slipping clutch will be noticed in the higher gears. Put it in 4th and nail it and the clutch will slip when the RPM's are up in the power band. Usually won't do that in 1st. The higher gears put more resistance against the clutch.
So, how's about some feedback, Bengo?
So, how's about some feedback, Bengo?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 20
From: Driftless Area
In my automotive experience, most of the time a slipping clutch will be noticed in the higher gears. Put it in 4th and nail it and the clutch will slip when the RPM's are up in the power band. Usually won't do that in 1st. The higher gears put more resistance against the clutch.
So, how's about some feedback, Bengo?
So, how's about some feedback, Bengo?
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix AZ
Yep thats it in higher gears it slips when I get on it. Its going into shop today. Just got it, dealership said they would take care of any problems first two weeks. So well see how that goes, this could turn into a hole new thread. Thanks for all the info guys.