OK so how fast
Road Master
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From: Utah
Cops won't even look at you for the speeds in states mentioned as long as your not in town. Speed limit is 80 in a lot of areas out there anyway now. At 85 you'll be getting passed like crazy.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
1.) motor will be fine running up to redline, do what ever you want. always a good practice to occasionally close the throttle while at highway speeds, the high vacuum will increase top end oiling. This was essential on the older bikes, and I practice I still do.
2.) aerodynamics, the front end has less traction at high speeds on the batwing fairing. be careful, feel it out, get used to it, watch for crosswinds.
80 MPH = 3085 rpms
downshift when you need to
mike
2.) aerodynamics, the front end has less traction at high speeds on the batwing fairing. be careful, feel it out, get used to it, watch for crosswinds.
80 MPH = 3085 rpms
downshift when you need to
mike
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Last September, rode double 503 miles from Tulsa, Ok to San Angelo, Tx. It was 100°+ for most of that trip. Turned around the next day and returned. Most of that trip was done with the cruise set at 80 mph. Almost a year later, and another 13,000 miles, still runs like top.
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From: Maryland near DC
I just finished a 4500 mile trip from maryland to wyoming via colorado..once I hit kansas it was 85mph + for hours on end....you won't have any issues..
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Last trip I took, I averaged 85 MPH. 700+ miles in 10 1/2 hours, three fuel and stretch stops. After the ride, I felt great - no aches, cramps or iron butt. I'm never going back to a non-bagger! 
