105 Max touring speed
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105 Max touring speed
Does anyone know what acually is limiting the speed on the new 2008touring ultra classic? I can only get around 105 tops. I had a 2005 Road King , only 5 speed, and got to 130 before backing down andstill had more left. I know to some that 105 is fast enough, I just think with the bigger motor and 6 speed tras, it should get considerably more.
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RE: 105 Max touring speed
I know what you mean mine it he same way. Im over here in Germany and thats crusing speed some times
I put in a 103 kit and it still will only go 110 in 5th or 6th gear. I think your right about harley limiting the speed some how. I have a Tmax on the way so hopefully that fill fix the problem.
I put in a 103 kit and it still will only go 110 in 5th or 6th gear. I think your right about harley limiting the speed some how. I have a Tmax on the way so hopefully that fill fix the problem.
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RE: 105 Max touring speed
LOL
The Ultra and most likely most or all of the HD's engines are not able to pull that hard stock whether it is a 96" or 103" or 110"
There is only so much power available. How can you expect lets say 75hp engine to push a 850 lb bike more than 105mph? Give me a break will ya. If you want to cruise 105mph why did you get a Ultra? They are designed for touring and comfort.
Thats why I have 3 bikes
A touring bike 42mpg
A cruiser w/105 hp and 120 tq. 34mpg
a gas saver 60mpg
The Ultra and most likely most or all of the HD's engines are not able to pull that hard stock whether it is a 96" or 103" or 110"
There is only so much power available. How can you expect lets say 75hp engine to push a 850 lb bike more than 105mph? Give me a break will ya. If you want to cruise 105mph why did you get a Ultra? They are designed for touring and comfort.
Thats why I have 3 bikes
A touring bike 42mpg
A cruiser w/105 hp and 120 tq. 34mpg
a gas saver 60mpg
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RE: 105 Max touring speed
Wait till Thundermax comes out with their new unit in a few months.. Put it on yer bike, it will do over 105 then.
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RE: 105 Max touring speed
Thats funny. Some how i don't think the tundermax is going to be able to do that even if they get all the bugs worked out which will be fun to watch.
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RE: 105 Max touring speed
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Thats funny. Some how i don't think the tundermax is going to be able to do that even if they get all the bugs worked out which will be fun to watch.
Thats funny. Some how i don't think the tundermax is going to be able to do that even if they get all the bugs worked out which will be fun to watch.