Cruising Speed on SB
#11
So, today, I put 3K miles since I started riding in March. As I went for a 200 mile ride today, I realized that I truly enjoy my SB when I cruise between 60 and 65 mphs. I realized that any higher speeds I am fighting with the wind. Granted I will only cruise at this speed when there is no traffic where I am going. What do you guys like for cruising speed?
Mine is an 09 SB, stock except for the exhaust and some decor here and there.
Mine is an 09 SB, stock except for the exhaust and some decor here and there.
#12
There are some easy things you can do to improve comfort on a long trip. One is to simply wear ear plugs. These reduce the noise level you experience and help you relax, so you can either ride further before getting tired, or at a higher cruising speed. Another is to use lower bars! High bars increase the affect of the wind on your chest and arms. I can travel at 70 or so on my Dyna, but higher still on my dresser, with its fairing, so an alternative is to fit a windshield.
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A windshield will definately help to maintain a higher cruising speed with less fatigue IF you are able to get it properly adjusted to minimize buffetting.
#16
Probably around 75 MPH. Windshield will help a lot since you're catching a lot of wind on your face and chest.
Don't know what kind of helmet (if any) you're wearing but some of the 1/2 helmets catch a lot of wind and it feels like it's trying to rip your head from your neck. I ride with a novelty and a full face in the winter. The full face works great in blocking the wind and noise and as a result I find myself cruising about 10 MPH faster.
Out west where some of the roads are dead straight (ie. interstate connecting Utah and Colorado) we find ourselves at cruising speeds of 90 to 100+ for 100 miles. (Bike stereos and ipods recommended).
Don't know what kind of helmet (if any) you're wearing but some of the 1/2 helmets catch a lot of wind and it feels like it's trying to rip your head from your neck. I ride with a novelty and a full face in the winter. The full face works great in blocking the wind and noise and as a result I find myself cruising about 10 MPH faster.
Out west where some of the roads are dead straight (ie. interstate connecting Utah and Colorado) we find ourselves at cruising speeds of 90 to 100+ for 100 miles. (Bike stereos and ipods recommended).
#18
Just had to do the metric to imperial conversion before I could respond to this thread...........I like to cruse at about 130 KM/HR...........which my handy-dandy conversion tool on google tells me is right about 80 miles an hour.
Most times I'm up and down between 120 and 130 KM/Hr depending on traffic and road conditions (that'd be between 70 and 80 mph).
Most times I'm up and down between 120 and 130 KM/Hr depending on traffic and road conditions (that'd be between 70 and 80 mph).
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