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Old Apr 12, 2023 | 07:29 AM
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I really struggle to keep my speed down to 80mph when 90 is so smooth. 100+ is ridiculously easy. I commute to work about 5:30 in the morning when there’s very little traffic and I really enjoy it.
Great motorcycle but it could use another 30 hp.👍
 
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Old Apr 12, 2023 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rocket23
You guys have way too much faith in road conditions at that speed. Ie; pot holes, gouges, debris.
One of these in the dark could ruin everything.


 
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Old Apr 12, 2023 | 09:49 AM
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I try to go with the prevailing speed of the traffic. I prefer 70-75- but I will cruise at speeds up to about 80-85. I have had burst up to about 105, but that is to pass and not sustained. It's not that the bike isn't stable at higher speeds, I just don't trust other drivers. Especially many of the drivers of large trucks that drive aggressively. That said, I tend to avoid the interstates and am happy to take more time traveling on the two lane back roads.

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Old Apr 12, 2023 | 06:17 PM
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I really find my PAS to be pretty much perfect on the highway from 60s to 100s. I usually try to ride back roads as I find highway boring. The times when I just want to get home because it's getting late, I end up going 90+ without realizing it. Wind noise does pick up, but the bike is solid and stable as a rock, with full sport case setup including top case.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2023 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by brakeless
One of these in the dark could ruin everything.

emphasis on everything
 
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Old Apr 13, 2023 | 06:05 AM
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I managed 80. Just to keep the wolves at bay.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 09:15 PM
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After the bike was tuned by fuel moto.... 115+ bikes rips now
 
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