cruising speed
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From: Greenfield, Massachusetts
RE: cruising speed
I see you have a 1200. I cruised at 70 to 75 getting down to Myrtle Beach from MA, from morning to night. No problem keeping up with the 3 other bikes, all big twins.
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From: Boise, ID
RE: cruising speed
I took mine on the interstate from Boise to Yakima and back. 780 miles or so anywhere from 60 to 75. No problems at \\; all. I much prefer the 55-60 range just for the view, but those roads add hours to the trip...
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From: Nomad
RE: cruising speed
Well, out in Big Sky Country, it's pretty easy and usually perfectly safe to cruise at 85-90 on most roads between towns (until dusk, that is.) Your Sporty is a motorcycle... the engine is designed to operate at sustained higher revs than what your ear is probably used to from cars. Just go with it.
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From: fegfsg
RE: cruising speed
you guys are worried if a 1200cc or 900cc bike can keep up or do high speeds???
what do you think the sportster is? \\; a 50cc moped?????
i cruise at 100 on my 1200 1988 4 speed chain drive.
what do you think the sportster is? \\; a 50cc moped?????
i cruise at 100 on my 1200 1988 4 speed chain drive.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: East Central Illinois
RE: cruising speed
People seem to forget that a 1200cc engine used to be a big bike. They will cruise in the 70-80 mph range all day long. If you are riding with people that have newer bikes with the 6 speed then your bike is going to be reving higher. But it is not going to hurt it.
Road Master
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From: Fort Bragg, NC Area
RE: cruising speed
I have no issue running at highway speeds with other bikes. Only issue I have is slower speeds with those geared differently.
You might speed in the Virginia's, but I dont go a mile over in the speed trap capital of the US. You kinda can get away with it.
ORIGINAL: WVleo
Hi, I usally cruise on the Interstates around here between 75-80MPH ( 06 1200 C ) . No problems with vibrations or power . This bike is a very comfortable ride. ....WVleo
Hi, I usally cruise on the Interstates around here between 75-80MPH ( 06 1200 C ) . No problems with vibrations or power . This bike is a very comfortable ride. ....WVleo
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From: The Woodlands, TX
RE: cruising speed
It probably has less do with your engine and more to do with the way your bike is setup. \\; Most bigger bikes are setup for touring
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Windshields
Bags
6 speed tranny
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Adding a windshield will make your ride feel much more comfortable at higher speeds
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Windshields
Bags
6 speed tranny
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Adding a windshield will make your ride feel much more comfortable at higher speeds
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From: Lansing mi
RE: cruising speed
My group all BT and 2, 1200-C. We always run the Highways around 65-75 mph. One time I ran 80+ for over 40 miles no problems. I don't have mine on a lot but a Windsheild will make you feel better at higher speeds...
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From: Cape Girardeau, MO by way of Greensboro, NC
RE: cruising speed
ORIGINAL: Egras2k
You might speed in the Virginia's, but I dont go a mile over in the speed trap capital of the US. You kinda can get away with it.
You might speed in the Virginia's, but I dont go a mile over in the speed trap capital of the US. You kinda can get away with it.
That's no joke. Went 6 years w/o a ticket then move to NC and end up with 2 in the first month and a half, one for 4 over!