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Oct 1, 2011 | 05:53 PM

#11

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

hmmm, I gotta check out my 09 FLHTC one of these days.

I would wonder if there is a tuning concern with the OP's bike

my 88 FXR has done over 135 a number of times, slightly worked cop motor and a 15% overdrive.

my 95 FLHTC topped at 115.

Wonder what the 09'll do.

any import will go much faster at 1/3 the money

mike

Oct 1, 2011 | 06:11 PM

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XKnight

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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun

Unless you plan on running it at over 100 MPH on a regular basis I'm not understanding what the issue is. If it runs good at normal speeds that should suffice.

Oct 1, 2011 | 06:33 PM

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heavymetalthunder

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From: Kansas City, Missouri

sounds like its a stock 88" motor. punch it out to a 95" do a cam and head work it will run better. My 95" ran like a scalded dog. I kinda wish I still had it.

Oct 1, 2011 | 06:41 PM

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danmo

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From: Southeast Wisconsin

My 05 Runs up to 100 no problem, been up to 115 too with no problems. Took a little bit but not excessive in my opinion.

Oct 1, 2011 | 06:44 PM

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speakerfritz

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From: NYC

did you disable the speed limit governor.....no wait...thats for lawn mower engines

Oct 1, 2011 | 08:16 PM

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NoCoLoco

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From: Northern Colorado

The problem is, your bike is 5 years old with barely any miles on it! An object at rest tends to stay at rest. But seriously, you might be shifting a little too early. Don't be afraid to twist that throttle and let the RPM's climb before shifting gears. Just a thought.

Oct 1, 2011 | 08:21 PM

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NoCoLoco

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If you're already in 5th you should downshift if you wanna take it up to 100 real quick.

Oct 1, 2011 | 08:30 PM

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scasey

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From: FLORIDA

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoCoLoco

I am definetly not afraid to twist the throttle, problem is I actually started to laugh at how gutless it was when I did! My Cobra will do 78mph in 2nd gear. Now I know Harly's are not built for speed and I am fine with that because that is not why I bought it but 100mph is all it got? On a bike? plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......................

Last edited by scasey; Oct 1, 2011 at 08:35 PM.

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