Heritage on the freeway over 80 mph !!!
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Heritage on the freeway over 80 mph !!!
Just got an 08 Heritage. Great solid ride. I know these are not made for touring but on the Freeway the max comfortable speed is only around 70 to 75 mph. After that it seems a bit uncomfortable and seems like I am really pushing the bike past its comfort zone.
Is this normal? is there anything that can help the power and handling at higher speed for this bike?
Is this normal? is there anything that can help the power and handling at higher speed for this bike?
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There is a lot of extra reciprocating mass on the B motor thanks to the chain counterbalancers. Going 75 on the 6 speed is only pushing the motor to maybe 2700. Around 3k I do get some increased vibrations, but if you push past that, atleast on mine, it smooths back out again. Bounce it off the rev limiter a few times to realize you're not going to hurt it by going to 3-4k and things should improve.
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I've had my 08 Heritage up over 100, with no issue, accept for my chin strap not being tight enough. How you would even diagnose this? I can't imagine there are too many service techs that will test ride a bike at those speeds.
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We just went from Tampa to North Georgia I75 all the way. Minimum speed was 80.. No problem at all. And still averaged 40-43 MPG. Maybe check wheel balance if its vibrating.
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I'm curious what you mean by uncomfortable and what bike you are coming off of.
Mine doesn't seem to get into it's groove until 75-80. I've had it to 100 and didn't feel anything bad except that it was too easy to go 100.
Mine doesn't seem to get into it's groove until 75-80. I've had it to 100 and didn't feel anything bad except that it was too easy to go 100.