speed

[Dan_Ashley]

I usually don't drive over 75 unless I have ear plugs in.

 

[Motorcycledave]

SPEED????

I always ride at what ever the traffic flow is going if it's 60 I do 60 if it's 90 I do 90 :yikes:
but if a cop pulls me over and asks the big question, how fast were you going.....
I was going exactly what the speed limit sign says... and never any more. :thumbup:

 

[Jccjr50]

cruise speed

Have cruised at 85 at 100 degree Temps . No problem. 2014 RT. Was in Utah where they have 80 mile speed limit. Have added bajaron sway bar and Baker tensioner since then, Which has made ride and handling much better.

 

[M T Pockets]

The Spyder, for me, is more stable in crosswinds than the two wheelers I have ridden for many years.

When I first started riding motorcycles I felt 55mph was really thrilling and fast - it didn't take long before my body and brain felt it was way way to slow.

Gradually work your way up in speed (don't be in a hurry) and become very comfortable with it before increasing speed - build up your confidence.

Stay off the major highways, become very comfortable on the 35-45 speed limit roads.

Some riders feel it is the journey and not the destination or how fast you get there.

I used to ride to work on my motorcycle just using back roads - it took me 20 minutes longer but way more enjoyable.

I totally agree with this approach. Got my Spyder last year and I did this. My comfort zone is 60-65 and if others want to go 80 that what the left lane is for. Rode the H-D Dresser the same way. I'm 68 and want to see 86. :roflblack: In my younger day faster was better and never thought twice about it. Lot's of good advice on this thread. "To thyn own self be true" Ride SMART, STUPID HURTS:banghead: Have fun and be safe:yes:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I usually ride 1 to 5 above the posted limit. Cops don't bother me at that speed. Sometimes that means I'm up to around 85, but mostly I ride around the 70 mark. I feel safer on the Spyder at 85 than I ever did on my Goldwing at 75.

 

[Bfromla]

You all have better roads to enjoy! I've been to 8states so far on my spyder best roads in TX&FL toll. Could get to 80 comfy rest i say (5)under or over posted on average tend to set my cruise per rpm not speed fyi. And stay with odd numbers, 3 or7over not 5 too many others work in 5's. Lol.


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[dlby]

I found i was slowing down on my HD Ultra before I made the switch to Spyder
Some in group always going faster than me & Wife
We like to just cruise along

The spyder took a while b4 I felt comfortable even at 62 mph

Then 2k mi later im noticing every once & while doing 75 or so & hardly noticing
I wi probably always prefer 45- 65 on back roads but its good 2 know 75 or 80 is nothing if i need to do it