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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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While this is far and away the most ridiculous question ever posted. ...


You will be fine. When my bike was an 883 I rode from Maryland to Florida and back at an average speed of 85 mph and Reviving all over the place. hit 110+ repeatedly to avoid evil trucks on i95.

The little bike can move and not burst into flames. You're fine.
 
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I was out in the middle of no where Idaho going about 95 on long straight roads for about 2 hours straight. You'll be fine.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 12:22 AM
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Dude, if you run that bike all day long at that speed and at that rpm, that little motor is gonna blow up and the back piston is gonna shoot right through the frame and impale itself in your chest.

Then your whole day is ruined.

Not good....

 
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Death and destruction!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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I cruise at 80 mph all day long. The only thing you'll get is better gas mileage than I do.
 
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I knew a guy who was doing 70 on a highway outside of Pripyat I have not heard from him.
 
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