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cruising speeds?
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cruising speeds?
I read allot on here about guys doing upgrades to the bikes for more power but my question is this, what is a good cruising for a bike on an open 4 lane hwy? I always hear talk but quite frankly never see guys/gals cruising much faster than 70 MPH. Is there a reason for this? Can the bikes not handle cruising at 80 to 85? Curious, I am new to Harley and was wondering if cruising at higher speeds is hard on the motor? Also I know 70mph is the speed limit but i also don't come to a complete stop all the time at stop signs with my car if you know what i mean!
Last edited by scasey; Feb 22, 2010 at 03:04 PM.
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The bike can handle the speed just fine, but over 65 for any length of time beats the crap out of my arms.
Besides the 45/55mph twisting two lane 'country' roads are always more interesting and fun.
I'm generally not into getting someplace as much as I am the trip itself.
Besides the 45/55mph twisting two lane 'country' roads are always more interesting and fun.
I'm generally not into getting someplace as much as I am the trip itself.
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In Southern California you spend a lot of time on the freeways doing 70mph +. If you're in the carpool lane, you will probably be cruizing at 75+. I don't have a tach on my bike, but at 80mph it seems like my 2004 Fatboy (88ci / 5 sp.) is taking a beating. I avoid running at that speed for any length of time. There are definitely times where I really wish I had a 6 sp..
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The bike can handle the speed just fine, but over 65 for any length of time beats the crap out of my arms.
Besides the 45/55mph twisting two lane 'country' roads are always more interesting and fun.
I'm generally not into getting someplace as much as I am the trip itself.
Besides the 45/55mph twisting two lane 'country' roads are always more interesting and fun.
I'm generally not into getting someplace as much as I am the trip itself.
