What is your highway "sweet spot" speed

[wings2fly]

I've only had my 2016 Spyder RTS for 2 weeks and just did our first long ride to Laughlin River Run this week. Still doing a little bit of adjustment from 2 wheels but I love the Spyder. We hit lots of weather, wind, rain, etc. I got push around a little in the high winds but not bad. My husband likes to travel at 75 to 80 mph. I found that around 75 I had some shake going on. I have the baja ron sway bar but have not done the laser alignment yet (have to locate somewhere to do it). So what highway speeds do you travel at comfortably?http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=129042&stc=1

[Chupaca]

Freeways are not my thing but a must so I like to hurry on at about 85 traffic allowing. ..:riding:the Jag loves it 6000 rpm's is sweet...:yes:

[pegasus1300]

I like 70 when the traffic will allow. On my 2012 RT that corresponds to 5000 in 5th. I have ridden for miles at 80 on some of the freeways in UT and was just fine.

[cptjam]

80. PM sent. Joe

[Ex Winger]

I like cruising the back roads about 55mph or 90 kph.
Bill

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I like to be the 2nd fastest vehicle on the highway. That way if he is going just a bit faster than me, the Leo's will get him and not me. I like about 77mph. No vibrations and moving at a reasonable pace.

[Sam Mac]

I like cruising the back roads about 55mph or 90 kph.
Bill


Same with me. :yes:

[cuznjohn]

i like 65 to 70

[Scotts8826]

I cruise between 70 and 75 mph on the interstate. Not for the bike, it does fine, but for me. At that speed I can "goose" it a bit when I need to, control a relative quick stop and adjust to changing road conditions comfortably.

[ARtraveler]

My sweet spot is usually two to three miles above the posted limit.

Here, I drive 60 in the 55's, 68 in the 65's, and 73 in the 70's. I get no shaking of any kind, the gas mileage is "normal" at 31 or so for the 998 and 39-41 for the 1330. When you get past 70, the mileage will go down a bit--but--for most, that is not an issue. :thumbup:

[Fatcycledaddy]

I like cruising the back roads about 55mph or 90 kph.
Bill
:agree::riding:

[The Governor]

80.

:agree:

[hdlongrod]

About 80 - 85 MPH

[Bfromla]

:popcorn: Well first off I have to get out of state to enjoy any speed :p, not just the limits but the quality of roads:shocked::shocked:nojoke But at spyderfest I did enjoy the 60-80 range where I could:clap:
However was short lived as I'm back home now :roflblack: i still have my routs but more for views & destinations than the speed I get there:2thumbs: Im a happy laid back no rush redneck anyway:thumbup:

[bluestratos]

With my 2014 I get my best miles per gallon around 55 but other than that I drive the speed limit + 5%, so 60 will be 63 on the GPS or 64 on the speedo. I do not believe I have a favored sweet spot, I have been over 100 mph and no issues.

[spidergreg]

On the Eway I usually set the cruise at about 83 and the GPS states about 80, Ride is smooth and comfortable. I generally set about 10 over regardless.

[DC1]

Between 82 and 85 is best for me, I get a little belt harmonics (not much) between 75 and 80 but just a tad faster and it smooths out...but I can pretty much run any speed if needed...

[Bob Denman]

Low & Slow here: about 65 mph...
But should the need arise... I can crank it up! :2thumbs:

[ES44AC]

I like 75 but, my spyder belt vibration is bad. So I have to do 76.

[Trbayth]

Low & Slow here: about 65 mph...
But should the need arise... I can crank it up! :2thumbs:


102 I believe, eh Bob? ;)

[Pineywoods36]

I am a 5-7 MPH above the speed limit to avoid the flashing lights. I get a belt vibration about 73-76 so I stay away from that range. I will admit to ocasionally opening it up to "clean it out" :yes:

[Gunkandpudge]

I asked Lamont at Spyderfest if I had a warranty issue? The issue is that above 100 mph I hear what sounds like a woman screaming. He just looked at me! Well I've learned that if I stay below 90 mph I have absolutely no problems.

:yikes:

[AeroPilot]

Running 66-68 on the secondaries hits the sweet spot for me. 3400-3600 RPM gets me close to 40 MPG unless the headwind gets in the way...To each their own.:clap:

[Deanna777]

I go 70mph on interstate. No Problems.

Deanna

[Bob Denman]

102 I believe, eh Bob? ;)
It was higher than that... :D
It's to read the GPS when you're above the posted limit; the display is red! :shocked:
...But it showed me 105! :bowdown:

[meerkat]

I like the Speed Limit . Don't have to worry about the cops , don't have to be looking in the rear view mirror all the time , and no white knuckles . ;););) You will get there just about as fast .

[Jheck]

60-65 on freeways. 40-45- on back roads for hours on end. Low and slow on the back roads is my favorite kind of riding.:ohyea:

[Trbayth]

It was higher than that... :D
It's to read the GPS when you're above the posted limit; the display is red! :shocked:
...But it showed me 105! :bowdown:


I stand corrected good sir!

[DC1]

I asked Lamont at Spyderfest if I had a warranty issue? The issue is that above 100 mph I hear what sounds like a woman screaming. He just looked at me! Well I've learned that if I stay below 90 mph I have absolutely no problems.

:yikes:

I get that same irritating sound on dirt roads when I give it the gas and start fishtailing and playing around a bit...It it usually followed by a series of solid thunks I can hear and feel on what seems to be the upper backside of my helmet...The dealer can't seem to find any issues...LOL!

[blitzkreig]

I get that same irritating sound on dirt roads when I give it the gas and start fishtailing and playing around a bit...It it usually followed by a series of solid thunks I can hear and feel on what seems to be the upper backside of my helmet...The dealer can't seem to find any issues...LOL!

Good one! I will get the squeezed knee thing on my thighs as the warm up to the thunk on the backside of my helmet. But if I don't slow down I will get the squeezed knee treatment later on ... :p

[SpyderAnn01]

My Spyder runs great at 80 pulling a trailer and with the Pitbull bypass/exhaust combo I got decent gas mileage too. :yes:My hearing may be suffering though.

[smoky]

I've only had my 2016 Spyder RTS for 2 weeks and just did our first long ride to Laughlin River Run this week. Still doing a little bit of adjustment from 2 wheels but I love the Spyder. We hit lots of weather, wind, rain, etc. I got push around a little in the high winds but not bad. My husband likes to travel at 75 to 80 mph. I found that around 75 I had some shake going on. I have the baja ron sway bar but have not done the laser alignment yet (have to locate somewhere to do it). So what highway speeds do you travel at comfortably?http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=129042&stc=1
Interstates and two lanes are for getting from Point A to Point B...backroads are for loving life, the Spyder and surroundings....

[RussRT]

Speed limit plus 5, but I really prefer 75 to 80 on the open highway!!!

[asp125]

Thought about this the other day on the GS. The sweet spot isn't really mph dependent more than it's rpm. Since the Spyder (Rotax twin) has a nice power band right around 5000-5500. So it's whatever speed in whichever gear that makes it run at 5500rpm.