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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Thumper26
Ever since I started riding bikes nearly 50 years ago I have made it a point to go the ton (100 mph) at least once on each bike I've owned that had the potential to do so.
Yeah, you're not the only one. Even had to try it after I put the hack on. Got there, but that was pretty much top end. Hit 120 without the hack a couple times. I do it in all my 4-wheel vehicles too.
Always on a race track though, of course, I would never do such a thing on public roads.

(Sportster content):My wife got a ticket for 95 on her Sporty. I know she had it over 100 more than once.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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My Iron is my first bike, and yeah, had to do it.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by soft 02
Ive informed all of your local police districts and you will be getting speeding tickets in the mail!
LMAO! They'd be chasing me all over the country ;-)

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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:10 AM
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Occassionally on Rt. 81 between Maryland and Virginia I find reason to take Myself and the Sportster full throttle. GPS reads 115mph , which I don't believe is fast enough to run from the AlienZombie hordes but should atleast be fast enough to get Me to a larger weapon at home in My safe to fight said hordes off. It's a Homeland Security thing ain't it ?????......WVleo
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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I have hit 120 (showing) on every bike I have owned except my 72 FX. Gets gnarly speed wobble around 85-90 MPH.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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I have on a few occasions been north of the ton. It's actually smoother than I expected.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Krowbar
I have hit 120 (showing) on every bike I have owned except my 72 FX. Gets gnarly speed wobble around 85-90 MPH.
Tell you what. How bout I take that old tired 72 off your hands. I checked and blue book is $600 so Ill give you $650. Trust me its a good deal!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Didn't do it on my 1st bike. Believe it or not, it didn't have enough power! Although, I didn't expect much from a "starter" bike.
 
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Originally Posted by soft 02
Tell you what. How bout I take that old tired 72 off your hands. I checked and blue book is $600 so Ill give you $650. Trust me its a good deal!

I think I'll hold onto her for that price! haha
 
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Never stopped at that speed. I've always tried to find out "what it's got" just in case I need it.
 
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