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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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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
Is it still running?? If so, than I'd say no problem.

Edit: btw...3500 is 2000 less than redline.
 
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No it isn't. However, if it was it would be too late now.
 
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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




Nope, I do it all the time.
 
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Wow - that's a lot of riding.
 
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on road trips I constantly do 85-90 mph with my stock TC 88. I think it likes it! It runs good!
 
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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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They can do 3500 all day long.
 
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