Author Topic: top speed (Read 82577 times)

joelc1400 · « **on:** June 27, 2011, 09:09:17 AM »

I got a chance to finally top out my 09 C14, this was done with bags, windshield raise 1", and the only mods is the bike is lower and a two brother slip on.... 6th gear bike reads 151mph / Gps reads 141mph bike was very stable!
5th gear bike reads 160mph / Gps reads 151mph, i let go at this point the bike started to wonder a bit, and was not pulling any more...
Tires are shinko ravens..! my weight is 160

seems like the computer stop it not because it ran out of power!

Mister Tee · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:46:02 AM »

I wonder how bags off would affect things. Probably increase speed, and take care of the high speed stability issue.

Mighty · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2011, 10:24:10 AM »

I had a chance to play with a Pontiac G8 this past weekend and noted wobble at high speed. Then I realized I had my windshield up all the way

stevewfl · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2011, 10:45:03 AM »

Suspension settings and performance tires are key to top speed squid runs enjoyed by some of us, they're not only for twisties and track riding

mstetson · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:07:48 PM »

I think the owners manual says not to exceed 80 mph with bags on. Plus have some extra securement such as zip ties or pins.

I've only taken mine up to 115 with bags off. She felt rock solid though.

mcclaskeyj · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:21:41 PM »

I once had mine stock, bags loaded, and full rucksack strapped to the back frame at an indicated 164 mph in 6th gear down near the Gulf coast in Louisiana. It was solid the entire time! Stopping quickly was def not an option though. I also remember the GPS showing 150 something as well.

Tarheelbob · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:34:38 PM »

Quote from: mstetson on June 27, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

I think the owners manual says not to exceed 80 mph with bags on...

I believe it actually says, "Do not exceed second gear with the bags on."

Rawman · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2011, 01:21:52 PM »

lol.

'09 AreaP Full exhaust, flies removed, PC-V, BMC Air filter, VStream Screen, Givi V46, bags on, fully loaded for a week trip.
I did a couple high speed runs on I-10 in Florida. Long, flat, straight, not a car in sight for miles. She topped out at 149 GPS in 6th gear twice. Did not hit a speed limiter. Also, I did not think to try 5th gear.

Conrad · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2011, 01:55:26 PM »

Quote from: mstetson on June 27, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

I think the owners manual says not to exceed 80 mph with bags on.

I must have missed that line, oops.

Conrad · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2011, 01:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Tarheelbob on June 27, 2011, 12:34:38 PM

I believe it actually says, "Do not exceed second gear with the bags on."

Anyone know what page it says this on, or the line about 80mph?

Tactical_Mik · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2011, 03:31:22 PM »

couldn't find the second gear one but the 80 mph is on page 111

MrPepsi · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2011, 04:21:01 PM »

So 130 with a passenger and bags was a bad thing?

Kazairl · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2011, 04:34:11 PM »

Mine stalls out at an indicated 150. The bags stayed put and the bike felt pretty solid.

joelc1400 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2011, 05:07:27 PM »

Quote from: mstetson on June 27, 2011, 12:07:48 PM

I think the owners manual says not to exceed 80 mph with bags on. Plus have some extra securement such as zip ties or pins.

I though that was a joke, but i looked it up on the Op manual and is true, and also says when carrying a passanger! do not exceed 80mph.

MrFurious · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2011, 07:39:36 PM »

Had mine up to 145 over the weekend with the bags on...they didn't go no where. Of course they're also pinned to disable the highly desirable auto-eject feature.

Boomer · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:13:13 AM »

120 to 155 indicated for around an hour in Germany with bags on and my tail-trunk.
Stable as a rock, and I still had the old bag-clips (pre-recall).
The ZX12R I was playing with was impressed. He thought he'd lose me but both bikes were pretty well matched on the Autobahn.
In the twisties I imagine he'd pull ahead.

I also never saw that 80Mph with the bags on bullcrap.
That's just so the lawyers can disclaim responsibility.

mikeboileau · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:50:35 AM »

Quote from: Boomer on June 28, 2011, 08:13:13 AM

120 to 155 indicated for around an hour in Germany with bags on and my tail-trunk.
Stable as a rock, and I still had the old bag-clips (pre-recall).
The ZX12R I was playing with was impressed. He thought he'd lose me but both bikes were pretty well matched on the Autobahn.
In the twisties I imagine he'd pull ahead.

I also never saw that 80Mph with the bags on bullcrap.
That's just so the lawyers can disclaim responsibility.

I never noticed that 80 mph crap either.

EpicBadass · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:58:52 AM »

Ok lets be honest... Nobody noticed the 80 mph bag thingy because lets face it, everyone ignores the warnings

Kazairl · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:06:53 AM »

What is this Operator's manual thingy?

MrPepsi · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:14:52 AM »

Quote from: Kazairl on June 28, 2011, 09:06:53 AM

What is this Operator's manual thingy?

That is the book that your salesman told you to read as you reved your bike up right after you signed all those papers the day you picked up the greatest bike in the world.

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