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Old 03-13-2018, 01:25 PM
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I have read, but not tried, that the 107's are speed limited to 107 mph and the 114's limited to 114 mph. I can't see why someone would want to run a Barcalounger at that speed on the highway.
 
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I had a built 107 making 120 hp/torque and it ran smooth at 140 mph. Seemed pretty fun to me on the highway. Once Fuel Moto makes the 120 kit for a Softail I’ll report back with a new mph. Yeah they aren’t build for top speed but doesn’t mean u can’t have some fun beating a CBR 600 in the 1/4... I sure had fun doing it lol
 
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Old 03-13-2018, 10:17 PM
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Once Fuel Moto makes the 120 kit for a Softail I’ll report back. Don't they currently make a 124 kit for the M8?
 
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Welcome to the forum. Who cares? I'd suggest you buy one and report back. Or buy a Hyabusa if you're that interested in raw speed. Silly to buy any Harley for that.
V-Rod, 150 miles per hour without breaking a sweat........or overheating.........or breaking.

 
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I had a built 107 making 120 hp/torque and it ran smooth at 140 mph. Seemed pretty fun to me on the highway. Once Fuel Moto makes the 120 kit for a Softail I’ll report back with a new mph. Yeah they aren’t build for top speed but doesn’t mean u can’t have some fun beating a CBR 600 in the 1/4... I sure had fun doing it lol
Top speed is completely about the gearing - period. You need enough HP to pull the bigger gears but top end is all about the gearing. Factory HD gearing (other than the V) will not even approach 140, not even close. And I would have to witness you beating a 400#, 100HP crotch rocket.
 
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Old 03-14-2018, 10:25 AM
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top speed is completely about the gearing - period. You need enough hp to pull the bigger gears but top end is all about the gearing. Factory hd gearing (other than the v) will not even approach 140, not even close. And i would have to witness you beating a 400#, 100hp crotch rocket.
they will get it up 140
 
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Old 03-14-2018, 10:26 AM
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well.... im at 120hp 120 tq...... and i dont know what top speed is..... doubt ill ever find out......she's pretty quick though....
 
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well.... Im at 120hp 120 tq...... And i dont know what top speed is..... Doubt ill ever find out......she's pretty quick though....
im at 126 126 and i have been in the 130's and sill pulling
 
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Originally Posted by BBM
Top speed is completely about the gearing - period. You need enough HP to pull the bigger gears but top end is all about the gearing. Factory HD gearing (other than the V) will not even approach 140, not even close. And I would have to witness you beating a 400#, 100HP crotch rocket.
You are correct about gearing AND power to drive the gearing.
Weight and wind resistance play a major roll in how fast a given vehicle will go.
Cruiser motorcycles are inherently very poor aerodynamic vehicles making top speeds above 125mph a challenge...unless a lot more power is available.
A bagger that “cruises” at 140? I’d have to see some type of proof for that to be swallowed.
Bob
 
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I didnt buy mine to go fast. At my age, im not in any hurry to go anywhere fast. However, I was on a nice stretch of highway in Michigan just north of Muskegon.......... I pushed it to 105. It was very thrilling, then I backed it down to 75 and cruised on.
 
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