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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Top speed on a stock Sporty?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Can't help ya. I never pushed mine that far while it still had the stock pipes and air cleaner. I would guess 105 - 110 for a stock 883.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Been up around 80MPH, which I don't like doing.

I prefer a nice cruising 55-60 area.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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ive been up to 90 on a pretty much stock 1988 XLH. at least it looks stock from the outside.

it was only a little past 1/2 throttle in 4th gear (my top gear!) haha, I have no doubt that my bike could get up to or exceed the 120MPH limit on the speedo. but it would probably blow thru an entire tank of gas
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Discounting possible real world factors like rider weight and wind drag, top speed for an 883 = 110mph and 1200 = 125mph
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Is that with fat girl or a skinny chick riding it?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Is that with fat girl or a skinny chick riding it?
Basically, it redline in 5th gear. If the **** is to big, oh well.
 
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Big ***** make the rockin world goround...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Big ***** make the rockin world goround...
Not on the suspension of a Sporty. At least not mine. - NO FAT CHICKS ON MY BIKE!! (Sorry honey, the rear suspension just won't support you)
 
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The numbers are based off the 2002 sprockets and rpm limits of the 883 & 1200.

Top speed of an 883 based on gearing & RPM. 5th gear, 5987 rpm, 113 mph

Top speed of a 1200 based on gearing & RPM. 5th gear, 5475 rpm,111 mph

 
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