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Coalt45 · 08-10-2009, 08:44 PM

Maybe one of you can answer this question for me. What is a good cruising speed for the 1100? Is cruising around at 80mph a bad idea? I'm not trying to race this thing all over the place but when traffic is cruising along at 80 I don't like being on the bike getting passed by everyone sometimes way to close. Thanks for your opinions

ridermama · 08-26-2009, 06:05 PM

I do understand where you are coming from. It's no fun being passed by on the highway. Bikes ride so easy, you feel like you are flying.

I don't drive 80 mph ever. I love to go fast, but that is a bit too fast for me with no vehicle around me for protection.

Drive careful.

ceimo · 08-26-2009, 08:04 PM

Be thankful! My mother in law is in town this week and she said coming from London that most people are always booting at about 80mph, go go go until there is a camera up ahead and then people slow down. I doubt I would attempt a nice bike ride in the UK after hearing the way some drive.

Raider · 08-27-2009, 06:45 AM

I've definitely seen people on the expressways cruising at 80 mph and more.

I'd expect that any bike including the 1100 could handle that, assuming there were no mechanical issues that needed attention.

Lovethewind · 08-27-2009, 10:08 AM

I have never been on a bike going that fast. Call me chicken..lol It just makes me nervous.

I have friends that have no problem driving super fast on their bikes.

I think it's just a dangerous thing to do. I can get the feel of the wind do a safe 50..lol

Coalt45 · 08-28-2009, 10:48 PM

The highway I ride speed limit is 70 to 75 and when the big rigs go by me i don't like it. I would rather be going by them. Road for 158 miles tonight. Honestly i don't care how fast I go I just love ridding!!

mcdunn · 08-29-2009, 06:29 AM

I never go above 70mph. I don't feel comfortable going any faster. I feel I have better control of the bike if I keep it a bit slower. I know plenty that ride faster than that on a daily basis though!

Bob · 08-29-2009, 07:56 AM

I can't stand for people to pass me. It drives me nuts. So I drive just faster than whatever everyone else is doing. It kinda scares me when someone comes at me from behind. Especially when they sneak up on you and you don’t know they are there until the last min.

Coalt45 · 08-29-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob

I can't stand for people to pass me. It drives me nuts. So I drive just faster than whatever everyone else is doing. It kinda scares me when someone comes at me from behind. Especially when they sneak up on you and you don’t know they are there until the last min.

This has happen a few times they get beside you and honk.

tell you what that scares the hell out of me. Maybe their trying to be nice... thanks but now my pants are full.

mcdunn · 08-30-2009, 03:30 PM

I'm not sure which is worse, someone sneaking up behind you or someone trying to be friendly and scaring the $#!* out of you by honking their horn! LOL!

08-10-2009, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Coalt45 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 30	Cruising speed Maybe one of you can answer this question for me. What is a good cruising speed for the 1100? Is cruising around at 80mph a bad idea? I'm not trying to race this thing all over the place but when traffic is cruising along at 80 I don't like being on the bike getting passed by everyone sometimes way to close. Thanks for your opinions

08-29-2009, 07:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bob Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	I can't stand for people to pass me. It drives me nuts. So I drive just faster than whatever everyone else is doing. It kinda scares me when someone comes at me from behind. Especially when they sneak up on you and you don’t know they are there until the last min. Last edited by Bob; 08-29-2009 at 07:57 AM. Reason: typo

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08-26-2009, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
ridermama Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	I do understand where you are coming from. It's no fun being passed by on the highway. Bikes ride so easy, you feel like you are flying. I don't drive 80 mph ever. I love to go fast, but that is a bit too fast for me with no vehicle around me for protection. Drive careful.

08-26-2009, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
ceimo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	Be thankful! My mother in law is in town this week and she said coming from London that most people are always booting at about 80mph, go go go until there is a camera up ahead and then people slow down. I doubt I would attempt a nice bike ride in the UK after hearing the way some drive.

08-27-2009, 06:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raider Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	I've definitely seen people on the expressways cruising at 80 mph and more. I'd expect that any bike including the 1100 could handle that, assuming there were no mechanical issues that needed attention.

08-27-2009, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lovethewind Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	I have never been on a bike going that fast. Call me chicken..lol It just makes me nervous. I have friends that have no problem driving super fast on their bikes. I think it's just a dangerous thing to do. I can get the feel of the wind do a safe 50..lol

08-28-2009, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Coalt45 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 30	The highway I ride speed limit is 70 to 75 and when the big rigs go by me i don't like it. I would rather be going by them. Road for 158 miles tonight. Honestly i don't care how fast I go I just love ridding!!

08-29-2009, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
mcdunn Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	I never go above 70mph. I don't feel comfortable going any faster. I feel I have better control of the bike if I keep it a bit slower. I know plenty that ride faster than that on a daily basis though!

08-30-2009, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
mcdunn Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	I'm not sure which is worse, someone sneaking up behind you or someone trying to be friendly and scaring the $#!* out of you by honking their horn! LOL!