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1- In the real world, you have oplenty opf torque and HP. No problems at all with having enough.
2- Riding two-up is not a problem. You may want to get the touring seat or the America seat with pilon pad for passenger comfort. I have the touring seat and havent had any complaints from passengers even after a several hundred mile day.
3- I have put 600 miles on in a day. Other than the normal tiredness of a long day, I felt good. I have found the sweet spot on my bike (not measured in speed, but RPM) is about 4500 rpm. I have the 18 tooth front sprocket and in 5th gear, 4500 RPM is an indicated 80mph and leaves me with plenty of instant roll-on power.
4- Highway riding I am averaging 52 mpg.
5- Changing the seat is a two minute job.
6- Upgrade to an 18 tooth front sprocket. Pull the snorkel from the airbox. Pipes are going to be a matter of personal preferance and jetting will vary with the different pipes.
7- Not much. These bikes are awesome. In four years no mechanical problems.
The Speedmaster is an awesome all around bike. It is great for around town, the open highway or back road twisties!
Soren
