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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Default RE: Comfortable Interstate speed

I like to cruise at around 80ish. It depends on how fast the traffic is moving around me.
I usually like to stay in front of them.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Speed limit here in upstate NY is 65 - I lie 75-80 provided there is no side or head winds too strong. Bike really goes smooth at that speed for me!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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Default RE: Comfortable Interstate speed

Usually around 75, but the bike seems to plane out around 80. Speed limit on the way to work is 65, so 75 is as high as I push it for that reason.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Default RE: Comfortable Interstate speed

70-75. My glide loves that speed, with rpms of 28-3000. I am also more comfortable, prefering to stay in the right lane. Will pass slower traffic and will move over for mergers, then return to right lane. I like potential problems over just one shoulder. Good posts.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Default RE: Comfortable Interstate speed

My bikes are geared to cruise all day long with the flow of traffic and around here it is 80mph.Can still stretch the front end with a whack of the throttle.Cubic inches rule!!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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75 to 80 is good for me.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Default RE: Comfortable Interstate speed

Usually between 65 and 80 depending on where we are going and what road we are traveling. Most of the time I try to stay +5 above the posted speed limit, but every now and then the urge get to me to see just what I can get away with (not get away with by the cops, my better half, she prefers a little slower).
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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Default RE: Comfortable Interstate speed

I like the 85-90 range when possible, but I don't like keeping my eyes in the mirrors for highway patrol so if I'm worried about it I cruise around 80 by the speedo....I think most of them read a little high anyway, 80 by the speedo is probably really closer to 75.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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75 -80 is comfortable if conditions are right....... light wind, or none,not raining, smooth road,etc.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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70-75 mph for me.
 
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