Do I really ride too fast?

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Jun 2, 2014 | 10:22 PM

#81

dirtdobber

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From: sand mountain Alabama

In groups, larger even more so, the speed needs to at the rides can keep up to their safety.
Regardless how the rider looks you do not know how well he/she can ride.
Safety is the big word when the word groups are used together.
I ride in large groups a lot and if you are in the rear it is nothing but a big yo yo.

Jun 2, 2014 | 10:34 PM

#82

gartec81

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From: san diego

out here in cali its at least 75-80. my dyna i used to rip 100+ regularly. i do ride fast though and heavy lane splitting out here

Jun 2, 2014 | 10:35 PM

#83

flex58

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On the slab, I am between 70-85 nearly all the time and keeping a sharp eye for Leo. I don't think age is a factor, I'm 64 and make my RG move!

Jun 2, 2014 | 10:42 PM

#84

Newman

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From: williston ND

Min of 5 over here. Set the cruise and if I don't the throttle keeps on rolling back.

Jun 2, 2014 | 10:49 PM

#85

dinggus

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I'm young, so I tend to think everything is slow. Highway speed is like 60mph where I live, but everyone goes way faster than that. I usually do 80-85mph and cops do the same so I just travel the same speed as them. They really need to change the speed limit on my highway because 8 miles up turns into 70mph and its the same scenary.

I usually follow the rule; 9 you're fine, 10 you're mine.

Jun 3, 2014 | 07:15 PM

#86

PFWiz

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From: Northern, Ohio (Yuck!)

Here is a picture of my wife and I getting ready to lead the pack!
Guess which group this is...

Jun 3, 2014 | 07:53 PM

#87

ntraindavefl

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From: florida

I'm surprised any of you have the ***** to go over the posted speed limit.

Jun 3, 2014 | 08:02 PM

#88

Zeus55

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From: Drummondville, Qc, Canada

Most of the time I ride alone... about 10% to 15% above max speed limit.

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Jun 3, 2014 | 08:39 PM

#89

Murderface

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From: KS

Usually cruise at 5 over max. Wont go over 70 though, even when theres a higher speed limit. Watch for LEOs and correct speed for wind and rain.

Jun 3, 2014 | 08:44 PM

#90

jjpish

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From: Maryland

Nothing wrong there. Do the same here and had the same issues. Got to the point I would rather just head out with my wife and ride ourselves. Found another couple that likes to ride and rides the same as us, then another and another etc... Now we still like to ride by ourselves or with one or two other bikes but when we ride with more we are all on the same road now!

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