Yammer Dan Posted July 18, 2009 #26 Posted July 18, 2009 I can't believe you said that.... Your speed-o-meter must be off a little... You know I'm a law biding citizen...... Yep got to be!!!
BradT Posted July 18, 2009 #27 Posted July 18, 2009 About 10-13 mph over the limit is normally safe from tickets but following traffic at 80on the GPS is okay when it is nice weather. Rhonda normally just follows along and does not look at the speedo. When she leads she does not look at the speedo either. I follow her too much that is why I was getting in trouble. BRad
BigBoyinMS Posted July 18, 2009 #28 Posted July 18, 2009 I'm usually running at around 72 per the GPS (or about 78 indicated).
Rocket Posted July 18, 2009 #29 Posted July 18, 2009 I like 55 to 60 myself... Maybe that is why he got the 2nd gen , so he won't be tempted to go faster, as he had done in the past. Could this be a case of, "Do as I say & Not as I do", probably..........
craigatcsi Posted July 18, 2009 #30 Posted July 18, 2009 I like 40 to 50 on the back highways - as long as I am not holding anyone up. Not much air buffeting and I can hear the radio better. Even with the radio off, it just seems more relaxing around those speeds, riding thru the rolling hills of Western Iowa. craigr
Eck Posted July 18, 2009 #31 Posted July 18, 2009 I liked the way mine handled when traveling at 65 to 68 MPH. It seemed my bike was in it's "zone" at that speed. If I went 80 or faster my eyes seemed to vibrate. 50 to 68mph was always fine with me.
gibvel Posted July 18, 2009 #32 Posted July 18, 2009 120... Unfortunately the cops frown upon that so I keep it between 75 and 80 freeway when dry (but then speed limit here is 75 so...). Keeps it out of the chirp range in 5th.
Riderduke Posted July 18, 2009 #33 Posted July 18, 2009 It depends on if the MUFFINMAN is leading the group:rotf:
hdroyer Posted July 18, 2009 #34 Posted July 18, 2009 45 to 50 back roads 65 to 70 Highway she likes 70
1sttenor Posted July 18, 2009 #35 Posted July 18, 2009 Unless your on a rice rocket, around here 55-60 is fast on our back roads - sometimes fast is 45. Much of the time that's where I am. On superslab or improved two lane - with the traffic - which is 75-80, but what fun is that???
Red Ryder Posted July 18, 2009 #36 Posted July 18, 2009 Highway 70-85 mpr. depending on traffic Country 60-65 mpr. depending on troopers Later-
Yammer Dan Posted July 18, 2009 #38 Posted July 18, 2009 Maybe that is why he got the 2nd gen , so he won't be tempted to go faster, as he had done in the past. Could this be a case of, "Do as I say & Not as I do", probably.......... I was going to be nice and not mention buying that 2nd Gen to satisfy that urge to "Slow Down" some people have as they get Older.....
Moped Posted July 18, 2009 #39 Posted July 18, 2009 Skid, just curious what over speed triggers your radar on your interstates and what is the speed limit? Thanks
mbrood Posted July 18, 2009 #40 Posted July 18, 2009 Mine seems real happy at 70... but it's the wife that wants to go faster... I think I've created a monster. A crotch rocket went by us (highway) about 20 mph faster and she nudged me... "Can't WE do that?"
yamadawg Posted July 18, 2009 #41 Posted July 18, 2009 Interstate travel 70 to 80 mph, one or two up. Trailer or no trailer. The bike feels good and cruises well in that range, but just as stated earlier gas mileage changes markedly from 65 to 80. What re really needed was a sixth gear. But, then, we would be revving the same and running 90+ instead... :bikersmilie:I get 39+ mpg at 70 and then are lucky to get 33 at 80 mph...
Sailor Posted July 18, 2009 #42 Posted July 18, 2009 Side roads 50-60 mph as I like to relax and enjoy the scenery. Highways fast as I can just to get to someplace more interesting. If the speed regulator is aboard then at 60 mph there is a loud nagging sound and thumping on the helmet on any road.
footsie Posted July 18, 2009 #43 Posted July 18, 2009 65 to 70 on 2 lanes, 75 to 85 on interstate. and according to my gps, my 04 will cruise at 90. speedo shows 90 and gps shows 90mph and the cruise will hold.
Sleeperhawk Posted July 18, 2009 #44 Posted July 18, 2009 With or without the wife? Does it matter :rotf: She can't do anything until the bike is stopped. :rotf:
Snarley Bill Posted July 18, 2009 #45 Posted July 18, 2009 took the zx-14 out this morning for a test run. was awful tempted to see if the if the 186 mph factory limiter still works since i installed my gi pro. it tricks the computer into thinking your in 6th gear all the time so you get full ignition advance in all the gears. and the secondary butterflies open at 3000 rpm. basically you get the whole nine yards from the git go. not going to say what i had it up to, but i don't like the looks of them telephone poles. hard to keep the front end on the ground in the first three gears. i need to find an air airstrip. :cool10:
Snarley Bill Posted July 18, 2009 #46 Posted July 18, 2009 took the zx-14 out this morning for a test run. was awful tempted to see if the if the 186 mph factory limiter still works since i installed my gi pro. it tricks the computer into thinking your in 6th gear all the time so you get full ignition advance in all the gears. and the secondary butterflies open at 3000 rpm. basically you get the whole nine yards from the git go. not going to say what i had it up to, but i don't like the looks of them telephone poles. hard to keep the front end on the ground in the first three gears. i need to find an air airstrip. :cool10: 70 to 75 mph by the speedo when i'm on my road bikes. no telling when i get the urge on my hot bikes. not as nervy as i once was.
cecdoo Posted July 18, 2009 #47 Posted July 18, 2009 I like 55 to 60 myself... Coming out of your garage? Craig
jfoster Posted July 19, 2009 #49 Posted July 19, 2009 RSTD, 65 mph short shield (buffeting starts at 70), 70-75 with clearview tall shield.
buddy Posted July 19, 2009 #50 Posted July 19, 2009 RSV 65-70mph for a smooth ride, over 75mph eye balls start to vibrate. Gold Wing 0-132mph smooth ride at any speed. Between both bikes, cruise is set at 70.....
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