What highway speed do you run?
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: la grange, il (near chicago)
not sure if you question was about the mph or the rpm.
as for the rpm, these bikes do fine at 3k. a lot of people run the rpm too low. the engine will pull at low rpm's but that don't mean you should run there. if i am just cruising at the same speed i will let the rpm down to mid to low 2k, but if i want any acceleration at all, then bare mimimum would be 2500. and preferably 2750+.
if i am riding where i know i will be wanting acceleration, etc. then i run at 3k regardless of the gear.
as for speed - usually 5+ on the limit. but then again i am on 2 movers and here in illinois you can loose your licensce with 3 movers. the 2 movers were from ohio and south dakota and both for just 5 over. which in those 2 states don't add points to your record. but they transfer to illinois as movers and points. so one more and pow.
till then 5+. after they fall off, then between 5 and 10+. unless i am feeling fiesty.
as for the rpm, these bikes do fine at 3k. a lot of people run the rpm too low. the engine will pull at low rpm's but that don't mean you should run there. if i am just cruising at the same speed i will let the rpm down to mid to low 2k, but if i want any acceleration at all, then bare mimimum would be 2500. and preferably 2750+.
if i am riding where i know i will be wanting acceleration, etc. then i run at 3k regardless of the gear.
as for speed - usually 5+ on the limit. but then again i am on 2 movers and here in illinois you can loose your licensce with 3 movers. the 2 movers were from ohio and south dakota and both for just 5 over. which in those 2 states don't add points to your record. but they transfer to illinois as movers and points. so one more and pow.
till then 5+. after they fall off, then between 5 and 10+. unless i am feeling fiesty.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 522
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From: Glendale, Arizona
one plus on that I don't feel like swerving in and out if I'm going over the speed limit let them go around if they want to go 90 plus in a 65 zone.
Banned
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: NW NC
When I go over 70 on my 01 FLHR my mileage deteriorates to under 40 MPG but if on a long trip I just want to get from point A to point B ASAP. Still I try to keep it at no more than 10 over, usually 5 over. I wish I had a tach.....
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,993
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From: Southeast GA
So you're the one that decides how fast everyone behind you needs to go??!!
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
I ride depending on road conditions and traffic conditions.
On average, I usually 5-10 over.....mainly interstate riding.
If I am on the bike and REALLY need to relieve myself....I will haul *** no matter what the speed limit is.
On average, I usually 5-10 over.....mainly interstate riding.
If I am on the bike and REALLY need to relieve myself....I will haul *** no matter what the speed limit is.
