I have to agree, 120 mph was eatingup too much gas, 100 mph is more fuel efficient and safer to boot.

I did almost lose my life at 25 mph, though.[:@]

DougJ

 

Ya fine but the pic on your avatar has a windshield there! i wear HD day /night glasses , but maybe I should try goggs ,who knows I may like it!

 

Good luck bro, I have stuggled myself for a good pair. Right now I just have some inexpensive ones that fit close to my eyes rather than covering my face. I don't have anything that really gives me good protection in the rain. I got one pair that bubbles on the inside when it is raining. All I need is a full orchestra and I would be on the Larence Welk Show.

 

Okay you got me-- I was using windshield last year on a trip I took to South Dakota. I took it off a few months ago and I am liking it without a whole lot better. Here is a pic of the bike after my new pipes and w/o the windshield.

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I find the needle climbing a bit higher than what smokey likes from time to time and I like it. Haven't hit the three digit mark on this bike yet and probably won't. The reality of it is that my job security is dependant on me not getting any moving violations whether I'm in my company van, my jeep or the bike. 3 times and I'm out of a job. Sooooo.... I try to be a good scout and follow the speed limit. Fortunately, I live in a rural state so I don't have to contend with a lot of traffic. Just our share of Appalachian-Americans. (Hillbillies for those of you in Rio Linda)

 

I wear prescription classes that don't work well for riding, and don't like the big goggles that fit over them.

I bought the HD Profile Goggles at the dealer and ordered prescription lenses for them. They are transition lenses so they change from clear to dark as needed.

They also have a snap-in frame that is foam lined so they seal around the eyes.

Works great for me.

 

I don't have a Dyna and I sold my FXR but I still feel the need for speed even though I ride bagger.

 

Cool pic. I like it.

 

The whole deal speed wise for me is the situation. Nobody around, nice road, I knock it up to whatever speed fits what I am wearing. If a half-helmet and no windshield, that's about 55. Add the windshield and I'm good for 75. 80 if all is good.

3/4 helmet with face shield and windshield I might get up to 80, or 90 just for fun if traffic on open road permits, for a short go.

Around town with half helmet, no windshield, I might goose it when the mood hits me, but always being cognizant of nearby traffic.

Not a need to ride fast, but like to when it is safe, fun, and expected.

 

Are you sure you're riding a Harley? I used to ride fast before I had the Harley. Now (maybe my old age), I like to just kick back and enjoy the experience.

The fact of the matter is that most Harleys don't really go that fast anyway

I know what you mean though. Everyone seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere. I don't really know why.

Bill