Top Speed

[1olbull]

I thought they were limited on speed until you play with the ECM. I meant "off the shelf"

Oh they are indeed - until intake and exhaust is improved AND a proper dyno-tune is performed.
Just FYI - my 2012 R3R hits 160 rwhp with the stock engine and modified intake & exhaust..

 

[1olbull]

IV'E gone off clock and only have dave platt silencers decat pipe ramair and hanso tune with more to give on a 08 classic.

Kilometers don't count!

 

[ThingKing]

I chickened out a little over 140 mph with bags and windshield, and plenty of power left ... still working on the steering damper project, to go faster next year.
160rwhp, just like Bull, also without engine modifications. Filter, pipe and a good dyno tune.

 

[barbagris]

Kilometers don't count!

Nor do miles - they can't spell either.

tbh - I have now become very cautious about illegally high speed here. Spain is taking the Helicopter Speed Camera to heart.

 

[DaRiz]

A couple years ago on my ‘06 classic, I ran it out to 130 on the speedo, thought ‘dang it’s not done! This thing will do 150!’
Thirty years ago I’d have twisted it out, these days I think more of the friction factor...

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

I too have managed to get the needle past the 140 mph mark. Unfortunately no GPS to calculate the true speed but on the positive side it did prove that even at my age, all bodily functions performed perfectly! No leaks anywhere

 

[1olbull]

A couple years ago on my ‘06 classic, I ran it out to 130 on the speedo, thought ‘dang it’s not done! This thing will do 150!’
Thirty years ago I’d have twisted it out, these days I think more of the friction factor...

Trust me, Amigo, your "friction factor" change would be microscopic at best between 130 mph and 150+ mph.

 

[barbagris]

No leaks anywhere

Good cork and bulldog clip?

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Good cork and bulldog clip?

Enormous 'butt plug' and bungee cords.

 

[DaRiz]

Trust me, Amigo, your "friction factor" change would be microscopic at best between 130 mph and 150+ mph.

I believe you!
I was referring to the possible friction between my leather and the pavement.