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!

 

Get off the highway.....find a 2 lane.....cruise 45-60......enjoy your ride

If I have to be on the E-way I usually cruise at whatever is comfortable just as long as im not too high in the R's.

 

I cant speak for others and their preferred speed but I dont even shift into 6th until 70mph. I can cruise 80-85 all day with all kinds of throttle left.

 

+1 what mke125125 saild. i can cruz at 80 - 85 all day with no issues. But I perfer to ride the mountain routes at 45 - 60

 

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.

 

Oh I like to cruise at about 80 but I drive a truck for a living and can't risk tickets. I keep it at 5 over most of the time.

 

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..

 

Like to cruise around 90 mph even a little higher!!!

 

I'm with him,

 

i like 75 out of town if i was in a hurry. most trips i take it slow and drive the twisties and back roads. the bike can cruse faster than me.