Heading to Laughlin, NV. from Reno NV. for the upcoming Laughlin River Run. I currently own a 2005 Fatboy (88ci - 1450cc - Stage 1) and wanted input as to a good cruising speed for the above mentioned without pushing the motor. I was thinking about 72-75 mph. Your thoughts...

 

weirdest question ever. cruising speed shoudl be whats ever comfortable for you.

 

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Whatever you want it to be. I've gone hours at a time at 85+. I try to keep it about 10 over the limit, or 5 over the speed of traffic, whichever is faster.

 

To clarify - I was thinking what is the best crusing speed for the motor during a long trip, so I don't cause damage to the motor...

 

I have 50k miles on my 05 TC88, and I ride the **** out of it. Don't be scared of it, ride it!

 

Welcome to HDForums.

What do you normally cruise at on the highway? That's what I recommend.

You have a great bike there. The TC88 is a tough engine. Cruising at 72-75 will not push the motor at all, unless of course, you're cruising in 3rd gear at 5000+ rpm. Personally, I like to keep my engine speed below 4000 rpm. But then, my 2012 Heritage has a TC103 engine with a 6 speed tranny. You only have a 5 speed tranny so your rpms will naturally be higher than mine at the same speed.

Just ride safe, brother.

 

Last road trip I took when mine was 88" I cruised at 70-80 with blasts to 90 just for giggles. RPMs are around 3200 at around 75mph. No trouble. Enjoy the ride!

 

I run about 80 most of the time. The speed limit is 75 and 80 where I mostly ride, so I'm legal and fast. 80-85 for 600 miles stopping only for fuel in the Texas heat of August and never had a single issue, or a hint of one.

Just ride safe, the engine can take more than you can.

 

do not ride faster than your guardian angel can fly...other wise, let her rip tater chip. i like to ride a little faster than most of the traffic is moving-don't have as much traffic coming up behind and passing/crowding you.