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Posts: 16 05/17/07 7:34 PM	Tags : None No, I am not interested in how fast your bike goes, well maybe a little. I think I had mine at 100 once? Actually I am wondering at what top speed you can comfortably cruise on your T? I am doing more and more freeway riding, which I hate, with guys on Wings. They like to cruise at 85 mph and I just can't hold mine steady at that speed for a long period of time. In my mind, 75 is the absolute top speed that I feel comfortable with for long periods of time. Without a "tach" it is difficult to know what redline is but anything over 75 mph creates an additional engine vibration that I don't like. Thoughts? Mike
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West Tn Dawg		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1575 05/17/07 8:11 PM	CWR, You are pretty close to dead on as far as I am concerned. 75 is about where my "T' starts to drop off in comfort, vibrations, and stability. My prefered speed is 70 on the slab and 60 on the 2 lanes. BTW- I don't think I ever welcomed you to the site. Glad to have ya!!! Rick The "BIKE" is why we came, The "PEOPLE" is why we stay!
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Cold Weather Rider		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 16 05/17/07 10:28 PM	Thanks for the prompt response. The T is a great bike at the speeds you mentioned and everything in between. I really don't like to travel at speeds greater than 70 anyway but an upcoming trip to Sturgis is going to force me to run long distances at speeds greater than 70 mph.
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gr8scott51		#3	[url]	[-]
HSATF 1st Officer Posts: 732 05/17/07 10:56 PM	I like 50 on two on lanes, enjoying the views and smelling the flowers. Let the wings stick to the slab, take the roads less traveled. They are missing the whole point in riding a motorcycle for pleasure in my mind. Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver"
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Fredrider		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 5940 05/18/07 5:05 AM	Mike, I stay off the Interstates almost all the time, but when I am superslabbing the T, I stay at 75 mph or below for exactly the same reasons you described. Going any faster, it feels like I am beating it due to the increased vibrations and noise especially when going uphill because it starts pulsing and throbbing. I decided many years ago, that I just was not going to cruise at any speeds greater than 75 mph with my baby! Now an occasional short burst up to 100 mph ± 2 mph is just fine in my book. Fred Last Edited By: Fredrider 05/18/07 11:10 AM. Edited 1 time.
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danbgt		#5	[url]	[-]
HSATF 1st Officer Posts: 1927 05/18/07 11:08 AM	Elvira's favorite speed is 65. 70 or 75 is ok, but not comfortable. I have ridden one 295 mile jaunt with a couple of Valkyrie's at 85 plus. She didn't like it! Nor did I!! Felt like I had ridden 600 miles!!! Burned three tanks of gas. My absolute favorite is 55 to 60 on a back road..............."sniffin'". The Dragon Trike is a different story. 85 MPH on the highway is just a small throttle twist. 100+ is just a short jump from there. But. It is still not what I like to do. Especially with my co-pilot setting on the back wacking me up-side the head!! So. Iffin you're gonna ride with them Wings and such, (and keep up), you're gonna have to get more motor!! -Dan
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alepel		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7901 05/18/07 11:43 AM	If the Tourer is most comfortable riding along at 65 mph or less then I know I just purchased the right bike for me. And if she likes to go slower, then so much the better. I agree with Dan....I like sniffing speed. alepel
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West Tn Dawg		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1575 05/18/07 5:00 PM	Allain, The "T" is absolutely perfect cruising at 55 to 65! It is also an absolute joy to ride at 55 to 65!! Rick The "BIKE" is why we came, The "PEOPLE" is why we stay!
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burninfilm		#8	[url]	[-]
HSATF 2nd Officer Posts: 450 05/18/07 7:44 PM Tail Gunner	I absolutely agree on the 55-65.. I will ride 70-75 if I hit the slab, but prefer the back roads and sniffin speed. Just finished 818 miles in 5 days in the smokies, including a 208 mile day on the BRP..Speeds of 60 are rare on these roads and the "T" was right at home.. These are great bikes !!!....Bob <><
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Cold Weather Rider		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 16 05/19/07 9:00 PM	Thanks for ALL the responses and I love your enthusiasm for your T's. I am also a 2 lane guy but I wanted the feedback! CW Rider
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Stephens T		#10	[url]	[-]
HSATF Tail Gunner Posts: 210 05/21/07 1:53 PM Tail Gunner	my t loves 55 mph on 2 lanes and i run 65 on the interstates. i just get in the right lane and let everyone blow by me. at speeds above 75, my teeth chatter to much. not to mention the gas mileage drop.
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Sam Franklin		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6 05/24/07 6:09 AM	My "T" is Happiest and most comfortable at 60 or so but rarely ride the super slab. 2 lanes and back roads the only way to go. Interstates are for cars and people that are in a hurry to get somewhere, it's the trip...not the destination. My GoldWing also loves, and stays on 2 lanes and mountain roads most of the time but it is happy at any speed. Two great bikes, how lucky am I?
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Cold Weather Rider		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 16 06/11/07 10:15 PM	Thanks again for the feedback.....good point on the gas mileage. I had to learn that one the hard way....... CW Rider
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alepel		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7901 06/12/07 11:16 AM	Well with a weeks worth of riding and 1,000 miles under my belt, I now know exactly how my Tourer handles in the mountains. It likes to travel 55 mph never more. My brother on the other hand runs like a banshee. I would watch his speed creep up from 55 to 60 to 65 to 70 and he'd be sucking me up into his speed. I'd see what was going on and I would back off. I could tell when I was going too fast without looking at the speedometer, because I noticed that I couldn't take my eyes off the road to appreciate the scenery. That's when I knew I was travelling too fast. I am beginnning to believe that my brother is not going to continue to be a riding companion if he can't slow down and enjoy the trip. Perhaps when my son gets up to speed things will be better. alepel
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CDupsT		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7 06/13/07 1:33 PM	My 2000 T runs just fine at 75, over that it sucks gas like crazy. I've been up to 90 on a calm day with no problems other that the Revs seem to be really up there. I wish is had a Tach. Can a taller gear be put in? In town I may shift into 5th at 35 if I'm starting to level out. That's a long range from 35 to ?? Don't ride faster the your angle can fly. Chuck
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Fredrider		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 5940 06/13/07 7:41 PM	CD, I have not ever heard of a taller gear for the T. It does not seem likely that one would be available as there would not be much a market for a bike that was discontinued. Fred Last Edited By: Fredrider 06/13/07 7:50 PM. Edited 1 time.
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