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[spydglide]

09 and later touring models can be expected to be rock stable at and over 120 mph - and usually are, that's no exceptional speed on a German Autobahn. If they are not, it's usually a maintenance, mostly tire, pressure or bearing matter. At least H-D Germany will go at any length if after checking those "usual suspects" a bike still is not, as over here the bike has to be safe and stable up to it's mechanical top speed.

Very interesting comments Kraut.  What was the stable mechanical top speed considered to be for the earlier touring models before the '09s?  spyder

[FlaHeatWave]

All 3 of my CVOs are stable as a brick at 110+

As Jerry said, check steering bearings and tires

[gg]

If you want to go 110mph without wobble, you probably have the wrong bike.
I had a Honda ST1100ABS model that did 110 on Interstate 94 going up to Milwaukee, WI and it was exhilerating to say the least and rock steady.
Only did it once and have no interest in doing it again on any bike.
Of course going that fast exponentially increases the chances of bad things happening from which there is absolutely no chance of recovering at that speed.
Good luck with that.

[Kilaani]

Thanks everyone, that had useful replies. Those questioning my sanity, I certainly don't have to explain myself, but I am no idiot. I am a 48 year old woman, not a 20 something sport bike wannabe. The road between Kjngman and Las Vegas was wide open, empty, and straight. I wanted to see what Scarlett could do as Fullsac made some mods to Scarlett's HP and torque. It just did not seem right that the wobble went from nothing to quite pronounced with a difference of 10mph. Now I will get the "usual suspects" checked out.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Thanks everyone, that had useful replies. Those questioning my sanity, I certainly don't have to explain myself, but I am no idiot. I am a 48 year old woman, not a 20 something sport bike wannabe. The road between Kjngman and Las Vegas was wide open, empty, and straight. I wanted to see what Scarlett could do as Fullsac made some mods to Scarlett's HP and torque. It just did not seem right that the wobble went from nothing to quite pronounced with a difference of 10mph. Now I will get the "usual suspects" checked out.

 

[spydglide]

That batwing fairing will set up some unusual shakes/wobbles/etc. with just a wind angled just right sometimes.....lots of variables in my experience.  That fork angle on the old dresser frame is not good for higher speeds.   spyder

[FLSTFI Dave]

Thanks everyone, that had useful replies. Those questioning my sanity, I certainly don't have to explain myself, but I am no idiot. I am a 48 year old woman, not a 20 something sport bike wannabe. The road between Kjngman and Las Vegas was wide open, empty, and straight. I wanted to see what Scarlett could do as Fullsac made some mods to Scarlett's HP and torque. It just did not seem right that the wobble went from nothing to quite pronounced with a difference of 10mph. Now I will get the "usual suspects" checked out.

Have them check it out.  Neither of my CVO road glide did that, not the 09 or my current 12.  Not sure on the new 13 CVO King as 100 is all I have had it up to, but rock solid.

My wife will not ride that fast.  She let me have it one day when we rode from Nashville back to Knoxville at 90 mph.  She pretty much told me never again, or I would be waiting on here when I got where we were going.  76mph is about as fast as she like to run.  Could be she knows a ticket and she looses her MSF, and Riders Edge instructor certificate.  Or she knows from teaching Motorcycle safety it not wise to run the fast for a long time.

Me, its nice to see what the bike will do.

[redrodo]

I'm having the same experience with my 2013. It's done it sveral times. Seems just about the 106 speed it starts. Had the bike on Kentucky Speedway last week and it went into a wobble. Checked the GPS after we got off the track and it said 109 mph. People watching, my wife included, said it looked pretty hairy. My 2010 didn't have any trouble at any speed. I have a Klock Works windshield on this one, may take it off and put the Clearview on and try it.

[Cat Eye]

Just wonder....do you wear a helmet when you go 110?

If yes.....why?

[spydglide]

Just wonder....do you wear a helmet when you go 110?

If yes.....why?

Cuts down on the 'wind noise', protects against road debris kicked up at ya, and keeps your 'helmet-hair' in place.  har.  spyder

[Unbalanced]

Cuts down on the 'wind noise', protects against road debris kicked up at ya, and keeps your 'helmet-hair' in place.  har.  spyder

Spyde,

Is that porch based simulation you speak of ?              

[spydglide]

Spyde,

Is that porch based simulation you speak of ?              

You'd think, but, no...this is over 50+ yrs. of riding all kinds of ill-handling scooters.  har.  spyder

[Midnight Rider]

Pete, Brian, and I would NEVER think of going 110mph headed to the barn in Maggie Valley last September....nope, not us...   I don't think any of us got over 55 mph that day...we just like to putt around up there.

[110tHunDer]

 
Yeah.  Gotta love the safety police in this thread.  Don't tell me to slow down and I won't tell you you ride like a (*$$#.

[Boatman]

Pete, Brian, and I would NEVER think of going 110mph headed to the barn in Maggie Valley last September....nope, not us...   I don't think any of us got over 55 mph that day...we just like to putt around up there.

You guys ride "like a horse headed for the barn" all the time.