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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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That's about what you can expect from stock cams. It's normal.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Bob,
Nothing wrong. It's a HD. It is about right. Now back off and enjoy it! Say about 70-80 MPH. If you wanted to drive like that you never should have bought a HD. It is not about speed brother.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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I'm impressed that you got a stock dresser to 120 at all!
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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ORIGINAL: stro1965

I'm impressed that you got a stock dresser to 120 at all!
I'dhave to see it to believe it.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Solution? more cubes!!!
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Your speed is only limited by how high your speedo will go. Remove the 120mph stop peg on the speedo and try it again. As a reference, you could add lines and numbers with a Sharpie on the tank. Color of the sharpies would depend on the color of your tank......
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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dude, its the Rev Limiter.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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it aint the rev limiter.my 06 dyna has the same 6sp trany. 110mph about 42 to 4300 rpm in 6th gear. 5th will take you to right at120mph at stock rev limit. my buddy has a streetglide his bike peters out right at 120.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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you want more boost... strap a large CO2 fire extinguisher on the back,,when your ready,,
simply,,,, pull the pin!!
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Once you get to that speed, unhook the trailer, you will get about another 15mph
 
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