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I just got back from my trip to Montana. I rode 5,000 miles in 8 days. I rode my 05 Ultr at 80-90mph the whole way. Was this to fast or can this bike stand this? At 85mph the motor is turning over 3500 rpm
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I just got back from my trip to Montana. I rode 5,000 miles in 8 days. I rode my 05 Ultr at 80-90mph the whole way. Was this to fast or can this bike stand this? At 85mph the motor is turning over 3500 rpm
I just got back from my trip to Montana. I rode 5,000 miles in 8 days. I rode my 05 Ultr at 80-90mph the whole way. Was this to fast or can this bike stand this? At 85mph the motor is turning over 3500 rpm
Edit: btw...3500 is 2000 less than redline.
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I just got back from my trip to Montana. I rode 5,000 miles in 8 days. I rode my 05 Ultr at 80-90mph the whole way. Was this to fast or can this bike stand this? At 85mph the motor is turning over 3500 rpm
I just got back from my trip to Montana. I rode 5,000 miles in 8 days. I rode my 05 Ultr at 80-90mph the whole way. Was this to fast or can this bike stand this? At 85mph the motor is turning over 3500 rpm
Nope, I do it all the time.
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Have to like the "ride like you stole it" attitude and nope you are just fine. I run mine like that alot.
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