Harleys are slow
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
If you think a softail is slow, ride an 883. I've ridden 250cc metrics that would beat mine to 100. Wait, my 883 won't do 100...
My 1200 sporty and old Glide with an S&S 96 stretch the arms a bit, though, haven't been left behind by any pickup trucks like I have on the 883. Might not be Hayabusa challengers, but I don't complain about their get up and go. At some point, I don't even want more power, know I'd be tempted to use it, and what I've had has got me in trouble enough...
If you want to feel good, race me on my Ural...
My 1200 sporty and old Glide with an S&S 96 stretch the arms a bit, though, haven't been left behind by any pickup trucks like I have on the 883. Might not be Hayabusa challengers, but I don't complain about their get up and go. At some point, I don't even want more power, know I'd be tempted to use it, and what I've had has got me in trouble enough...
If you want to feel good, race me on my Ural...
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Chicago
I'll speak for myself here. mine is a slug. probably could lose to a camry. unfortunately i'm still living by the mantra "never tear down a running bike". intake, exhaust, and fuelpak just didn't do squat for me. maybe a professional tune will wake the bike up with what i have, or maybe i should just pick up a different fuel/air tuner like the commander or vision. maybe once i get deep in the mileage i'll open up the chest and start the surgery. maybe i'll sell it and just keep driving the mustang around town. 6mpg at a time...
I agree 100 %. It's pathetic. I bought my 2014 Breakout and immediately dropped it off for motor work. Now it Hauls *** and rides like it should.
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From: wet coast BC
well I guess there should be a guideline created to identify what different posters mean about fast. I mean if you get a touring bike, note the name touring then why are you trying to break the land speed record.
The OP was talking 85mph, about 137km a speed I see on occasion but not a steady cruise. perhaps we could establish what a steady touring speed is and how many have trouble getting there and holding it.
Having gone to 180km because I could, hauling 2up loaded all day at 75mph or 120km even uphill with the ability to pass is what I call touring speed.
The OP was talking 85mph, about 137km a speed I see on occasion but not a steady cruise. perhaps we could establish what a steady touring speed is and how many have trouble getting there and holding it.
Having gone to 180km because I could, hauling 2up loaded all day at 75mph or 120km even uphill with the ability to pass is what I call touring speed.
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Tourer
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From: ATX
like i said before, as a drag racer, i use speed in reference to 0-60mph. off the line.. the feeling of being pushed back and having to hold on for dear life.
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From: wet coast BC
I s this a basis for comparison?
