FLSTC = Slow Cruiser?
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Road Master
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FLSTC = Slow Cruiser?
Im a new rider so im not pushing it hard at all, in fact i've only recently started even hitting the highways heh.
On my 04 flstci i sort of feel like she is comfortable going about 60-65 ... anything more is sorta pushing it.
Is it the lack of 6th thats doing it?
Not that i mind at all, again im new to riding and i really dont want to go very fast anyhow .. but i never thought a motorcycle would have trouble getting up to 80+mph
just thinking about it makes me shake hehe, but id like to know i can do it if i want to!! HA!
2004 FLSTCI with stg1 and pipes done. pipes are unknown as the last owner did them, i havent figured it out for sure yet.
On my 04 flstci i sort of feel like she is comfortable going about 60-65 ... anything more is sorta pushing it.
Is it the lack of 6th thats doing it?
Not that i mind at all, again im new to riding and i really dont want to go very fast anyhow .. but i never thought a motorcycle would have trouble getting up to 80+mph
just thinking about it makes me shake hehe, but id like to know i can do it if i want to!! HA!
2004 FLSTCI with stg1 and pipes done. pipes are unknown as the last owner did them, i havent figured it out for sure yet.
Road Warrior
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From: P.E.I. Canada
Harley's are slow unless you make them fast. That being said, your bike will have no trouble going 75-80 all day. Just because it sounds like it might fall apart, doesn't mean it's going to.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Mocksville, NC
Just keep on it....she'll get there.
The 6th gear is more of a cruising gear anyhow. I was out yesterday and hit the highway for a short stint. I was shifting from 5th to 6th somewhere around 90mph...
Just juice the hell out of it.....
The 6th gear is more of a cruising gear anyhow. I was out yesterday and hit the highway for a short stint. I was shifting from 5th to 6th somewhere around 90mph...
Just juice the hell out of it.....
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southeastern Wisconsin
Your 04 with the 5 speed tranny will hit triple digits if you want to. I have had my 02 stock with a 5 speed in triple digits a few times even two up.
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My stock '02 Fatboy loves to cruise at about 90mph. No problems getting there quick either. Have had it in the 100's a couples time too.
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Road Master
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I have an 04 FLSTCI as well, with stage one, MY favorite speeds tend to be 60-65, but the bikes favorite seems to be around 80! It just feels much more responsive - and "on the pipe" (for you dirt bikers out there)
Just ride to your comfort level, be safe and alert. If I wanted nothing but speed I would have gotten a Hayabusa!
Just ride to your comfort level, be safe and alert. If I wanted nothing but speed I would have gotten a Hayabusa!
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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Well, I sure noticed a big difference with the 6 speeds. Especially speeds over 70.
As others said, you don't buy a Harley for speed but then, my bike goes a lot faster than I will ever need, hey, I'm an old guy and that's not why I bought her.
As others said, you don't buy a Harley for speed but then, my bike goes a lot faster than I will ever need, hey, I'm an old guy and that's not why I bought her.